Since the news broke last week about Aaron Glenn becoming the new head coach of the New York Jets, he has faced a barrage of questions regarding his quarterback for the upcoming season. After his introductory press conference on Monday, Glenn emphasized that his response to this question will remain unchanged, regardless of how often it is asked. Questions about Aaron Rodgers’ potential return for a third season have been circulating even before Glenn’s arrival in New York. This topic has continuously surfaced in the sports media, particularly as Rodgers has indicated that the decision lies with the Jets by telling reporters to “ask Woody (Johnson)” about his future.
While Woody Johnson will ultimately decide about Rodgers’ return, Glenn is expected to influence that decision as well. When questioned again about Rodgers shortly after his press conference, Glenn expressed his frustration over the repetitiveness of the inquiry. “If you are going to continue to ask me the same question, I’m gonna give you the same answer,” he stated in a video shared by Ari Meirov on X. “We’re still in evaluation mode. So if anybody else is going to ask that, I’m going to give you the same answer. So don’t waste your time. We clear?”
#Jets HC Aaron Glenn isn’t gonna have it with all the repeat questions from the New York media.
“You can continue to ask me the same question, you’ll get the same answer. … You’re not going to get me.”pic.twitter.com/IFQzk3ADxR
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 27, 2025
The reporter then attempted to rephrase the question to glean more insight into what Glenn seeks in a starting quarterback, asking, “What do you look for in a quarterback? What is an Aaron Glenn quarterback?” To this, Glenn confidently replied, “A winner,” highlighting the qualities of mental and physical toughness. He concluded, “You’re not gonna get me.”
Having played the first eight seasons of his NFL career in New York, Glenn understands the intensity and persistence of the local media. This interaction demonstrates that Glenn won’t be easily swayed, a quality that will serve him well during his time as head coach of the Jets.
