The New York Jets are set to pursue Aaron Glenn once again, with former GM Mike Tannenbaum taking the lead in the team’s coaching search.

As the New York Jets grapple with uncertainty heading into 2025, one thing is becoming clearer: they will have a new head coach. The franchise’s search for leadership is expected to center on Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, a familiar name for Jets fans due to his past connection with the team. With new reports emerging about the Jets hiring The 33rd Team to assist with the search, it seems all but certain that Glenn will be at the top of their list.

Jets’ Ongoing Struggles and the Need for Change

The Jets are no strangers to turmoil. Despite efforts to rebuild, the 2024 season has once again underscored the team’s struggles, leaving many fans and analysts questioning the direction of the franchise. Heading into 2025, there is little doubt that change is needed, and the most significant shift will be at the head coach position.

Glenn’s name has been linked to the job for some time now, but it’s his deep-rooted history with the Jets that makes his candidacy compelling. Having been drafted by the team in 1994, Glenn spent a significant portion of his playing career with the Jets before moving into coaching. However, the question remains: Will Glenn want to return to a franchise known for its dysfunction, under the ownership of Woody Johnson? This remains a pivotal issue, as Glenn may have other, more stable opportunities to consider.

The 33rd Team’s Influence on the Jets’ Coaching Search

In a move that signals their intent to bring in new leadership, the Jets have hired The 33rd Team, a consulting group founded by former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum. The organization, which also includes Rick Spielman, another former NFL GM, will play a central role in identifying potential candidates for the general manager and head coach positions.

Tannenbaum’s history with the Jets makes him a particularly significant figure in this search. Having served in various high-level roles from 1997 to 2012, Tannenbaum is well acquainted with the franchise’s inner workings and the kind of leadership the Jets need moving forward. While some may criticize the hiring of Tannenbaum given his former ties to the team, it’s clear that his experience and connections within the NFL will be an asset as the Jets attempt to reshape their leadership.

Tannenbaum’s Close Ties to Aaron Glenn

Tannenbaum’s respect for Glenn is evident, and it’s a relationship that goes beyond their shared history with the Jets. Glenn’s playing career, which spanned from 1997 to 2001, coincided with the early years of Tannenbaum’s tenure in New York. In fact, in 2012, Tannenbaum hired Glenn as a scout for the Jets. This professional relationship has only deepened over time, with Tannenbaum showing strong support for Glenn’s coaching career.

Furthermore, Tannenbaum’s involvement is not the only reason Glenn is a likely candidate. In 2021, Glenn interviewed for the Jets’ head coaching position before Robert Saleh was hired. At that time, Glenn was already establishing himself as a highly respected defensive mind, and his move to Detroit to work under head coach Dan Campbell has only solidified his reputation.

Glenn’s Path to the Jets Head Coach Role

If Glenn is offered the Jets’ head coaching job, it will mark a full-circle moment in his career. After several years with the Jets as a player and later as a scout, Glenn’s rise to prominence as a defensive coordinator with the Lions could finally bring him back to the team that drafted him. The Jets’ interest in Glenn has always been clear, and with Tannenbaum now leading the charge, it seems that a second attempt to hire Glenn as head coach is all but inevitable.

Glenn is expected to be a leading candidate for the job, with Tannenbaum likely to recommend him as the top choice. The Jets, who have long struggled to find stability at the head coach position, will be hoping that Glenn can bring the leadership and success they have been seeking for years.

As the Jets’ search for a new head coach continues, all eyes will be on Aaron Glenn, whose deep ties to the franchise and impressive coaching career make him a compelling choice to lead the team into the future.