Regardless of having the #1 seed within the NFC playoffs, the Lions had been beatable in 2024. Lengthy-term accidents performed an element all season. Detroit was with out a few of their high gamers, particularly on protection. The Lions misplaced 45-31 to the Commanders within the divisional spherical.
This offseason, each of Detroit’s coordinators are anticipated to depart for head teaching jobs. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been employed by the Chicago Bears. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is visiting with the New York Jets on Tuesday. Based on Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community, New York’s aim is to not let Glenn stroll out of the constructing with out taking the pinnacle teaching job. We’ll see if the Jets can capitalize.
All indicators level to Aaron Glenn being the Jets’ subsequent head coach
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Aaron Glenn’s ties to the New York Jets go manner again. In 1994, he was the twelfth general choose by New York out of Texas A&M. Glenn performed the primary eight seasons of his skilled profession with the Jets. Throughout that point, he was named to Professional Bowls in 1997 and 1998. On the age of 36 in 2008, Glenn retired from the NFL and took a while away from soccer. In 2012, Glenn needed to get again into soccer and the Jets employed him as a Scout.
Finally, the previous Professional Bowler discovered himself teaching within the NFL. He accepted his first teaching posistion in 2014 in Cleveland. Forward of the 2021 season, Glenn was employed by the Lions to be their defensive coordinator. The 52-year-old has held that posistion for the final 4 seasons. Aaron Glenn has been a significant piece to Detroit’s success from 2021-2024. He’s helped develop their younger expertise and stored the Lions aggressive when accidents had been piling up. Now, all indicators level to Glenn being employed by the New York Jets. This may be his third cease in New York. He’s been a participant, and scout, and is in line to be the following head coach.
