The New York Jets were a mess in 2024 and finished with a 5-12 record, good enough for third in the AFC East just ahead of the Patriots in the division cellar.
Next season brings hope as Aaron Glenn takes over the reins and attempts to change a culture that’s gotten used to losing … again.
The Jets have announced they’re moving on (smartly) from Aaron Rodgers, as apparently there’s no room in the organization for two alpha Aarons, and Rodgers has already failed.
ESPN reported the parting of ways last month.
“(Head coach Aaron) Glenn has been in contact with Rodgers since he was hired, as part of an evolving discussion on the quarterback’s future,” Cimini wrote. “Glenn, at his introductory news conference on Jan. 27, was noncommittal on Rodgers. The coach said he wanted to meet with the veteran before choosing a direction at quarterback. A formal announcement is likely in the coming days.”
What does it mean? It means that once again, along with several other NFL franchises, the Jets are seeking a franchise quarterback.
Bleacher Report published its 2025 NFL Power Rankings – yes, in the middle of February – before the draft and free agency kicks in. For whatever that’s worth.
In its rankings, B/R lists the Jets at No. 25.
I do believe that Aaron Glenn is the right head coach for this franchise. However, I also believe that it’s going to take some time to right the proverbial ship after New York crashed and burned in 2024. The Jets had enough talent to be a playoff threat this past season, but it feels like a fresh start is needed here.
With roughly two dozen players scheduled for free agency and just $12.1 million in projected cap space, New York will likely experience a high level of turnover this offseason. I expect this to be a transitional year for the Jets, though if Glenn can galvanize his team as coaches like Dan Quinn and DeMeco Ryans have recently, there will be room for hope. Just how heavily did a disjointed approach and a fractured locker room impact the Jets in 2024? We’ll find out soon enough.
Glenn will need to change the culture in New York to the positive, and the ejection of Rodgers from the locker room should help with that. Actually, it should make it easier.
And it could be that Glenn is the right man for the job. Now, let’s revisit all this in May after the first wave of free agency and April’s NFL Draft is done.
