Jets: Aaron Glenn defiant after loss; “We are not the same”

The New York Jets coach, Aaron Glenn, is in a similar situation to his predecessors, with a 0-3 record in his inaugural season. However, Glenn insists that this is not a repetition of the years of frustration that have marked the franchise. Following the close 29-27 defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, Glenn defended his team’s ability to fight and their near victory in the final quarter, arguing that this demonstrates the strength of his players. In his statements, Glenn avoided the expression that has tormented Jets fans for decades, a term that other previous coaches had avoided mentioning.

We are not the same team as, as everyone says, the ‘same old Jets’. These guys are going to fight no matter the situation. They don’t give up.

Aaron Glenn, Jets Coach

Glenn, who played cornerback for the Jets between 1994 and 2001, knows the history of the franchise better than most. He decided to seek the head coaching position because he wanted to be the one to turn the team around. The Jets are accumulating nine consecutive losing seasons and a 14-year playoff drought, the longest in the NFL. Glenn was close to getting his first win, leading a comeback from a 17-point deficit in the final quarter. The team took the lead 27-26 thanks to a blocked field goal and a 50-yard touchdown return by Will McDonald with 1:49 left. Despite Glenn’s celebration on the sidelines, the Jets allowed Baker Mayfield to lead a 48-yard drive in seven plays. Chase McLaughlin scored the winning field goal from 36 yards, frustrating the Jets’ improbable comeback. This was the Jets’ fifth loss since the start of last season when they were leading in the final two minutes of the final quarter, the most in the NFL.

There are many games to play, and we can build on this. I’m not going to focus on the negative. We will focus on what we did well and move forward because we are going to improve.

Aaron Glenn, Jets CoachThe Jets performed poorly for three quarters, falling behind 23-6. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who replaced the injured Justin Fields, committed two turnovers. However, the Jets reacted and Taylor (26 of 36, 197 yards) threw touchdown passes to Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard. McDonald scored on the blocked field goal, something the Jets hadn’t achieved since 1997. Wilson, who had 10 receptions for 84 yards, commented that the team must improve its performance in the future. The Jets have suffered two losses by two points, which generates hope in Glenn and in the locker room. They will face the Miami Dolphins (0-3) next Monday night. Linebacker Jamien Sherwood expressed that, despite the record, the team doesn’t see itself as an 0-3 team. Wilson adopted a pragmatic stance, acknowledging the difficulty of the road ahead.