The New York Jets have hired Aaron Glenn as their next head coach. Could he be heading back to New York as an award-winning boss? It's possible. Prior to Glenn being hired by the Jets, he spent the past four years as the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator.

Glenn walked into the locker room in Hempstead, N.Y., with stars in his eyes. For his rookie year, 1994, his locker was next to Lott’s. Glenn held Lott, one of the NFL greatest safeties in NFL history, then at the end of his career, in such high regard that he had a hard time speaking to him like they were teammates. He’d call him a father figure.

For those curious, here’s the list of the Jets’ upcoming opponents next season, Glenn’s debut one in charge: (Note: The NFL announced the Jets will play one of their home games in London in 2025).

Things won’t be easy for the New York Jets with Aaron Glenn’s arrival. He appears to be much more demanding with everyone, and the training camp will be a trial by fire for some players. Aaron Glenn hasn’t hesitated for a second since taking the reins as the head coach of the New York Jets.

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was introduced to the world on Monday as the team seeks to get back on track. Glenn had a fiery message.

Aaron Glenn is the new head coach of the New York Jets. Glenn, 52, was officially hired by the Jets this week and he was long a fan favorite for the job. While Glenn deserves credit as a strong defensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions in recent years, a lot of him being coveted in New York has to do with his past with Gang Green.

Aaron Glenn made it clear he wants to be CEO of this Jets team. That means leaving the offense, defense, and special teams to his coordinators.

The New York Jets have already stolen Aaron Glenn from the Detroit Lions, but they could look to go back to the well again in free agency.