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.

When the New York Jets introduced head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey it was revealed the two did previously have a relationship. Both of them discussed how Mougey was part of a group with the Denver Broncos who interviewed Glenn for a job there a

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).

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.

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.