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Aaron Glenn’s Coaching Staff Shakeup May Have Consequences for the Lions

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Aaron Glenn’s aggressive shakeup of his coaching staff with the New York Jets could have ripple effects that reach back to the Detroit Lions.

After completing his first season as a head coach, Glenn chose to dramatically remake his staff following a disappointing year in New York. The Jets finished 3–14, prompting Glenn to move quickly and decisively in the offseason.

The overhaul began with the dismissal of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and continued with the removal of several assistants. Among those let go were linebackers coach Aaron Curry, defensive line coach Eric Washington, assistant defensive backs coach Dre Bly, defensive assistant Alonso Escalante, defensive assistant Roosevelt Williams, quarterbacks coach Charles London, and pass game coordinator Scott Turner.

Taking responsibility for the Jets’ struggles, Glenn acknowledged the shortcomings of the season and placed the blame squarely on himself.

“I failed the players and the organization, and that really eats at me,” Glenn said. “This isn’t where we expected to be, and I understand that completely. But I also know why I took this job, and I’m not backing away from my beliefs about what it takes to win in this league.”

Glenn also expressed confidence in the Jets’ leadership, including ownership and general manager Darren Mougey, while emphasizing his commitment to fixing the issues that plagued the team. “This season is on me,” he said, adding that the organization will work relentlessly to get back on track.

The Jets’ struggles were evident early, as Glenn did not earn his first victory as a head coach until Week 8, when New York defeated the Cincinnati Bengals. The team entered the season planning to build around Justin Fields at quarterback, but inconsistent play led to multiple changes under center, with Tyrod Taylor and rookie Brady Cook also making starts.

When Glenn accepted the Jets job, he brought several familiar faces with him from Detroit. Dre Bly, who previously coached Lions cornerbacks, joined the staff, along with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand and offensive line coach Steve Heiden, both of whom had worked under Dan Campbell.

Looking ahead, one possible candidate to join Glenn’s revamped staff is Lions safeties coach Jim O’Neil. O’Neil interviewed for the Jets’ defensive coordinator opening earlier this month and worked with Glenn during his final season in Detroit.

Detroit has already faced significant coaching turnover in recent years. Both Glenn and former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson departed last offseason to become head coaches, and Johnson also brought multiple assistants with him to Chicago, including wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El and quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett.

 

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