New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn recently discussed the difficulties of transitioning from Detroit Lions defensive coordinator to head coach. In a recent appearance on Sirius XM’s Movin’ the Chains, Glenn shared a humorous moment with his former mentor, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell.

Glenn joked that after accepting the Jets job, he called Campbell and exclaimed, “The first thing I told Dan Campbell, I called him and almost cursed, I said, ‘Why didn’t you tell me about everything else that comes with it?’”

Glenn explained that since taking the position, he has been overwhelmed by the off-field responsibilities of being a head coach, leaving him little time to focus on football strategy. “I haven’t talked about Cover 2, Cover 1, I haven’t talked about a stretch play, any of that. It’s everything else that comes with it,” he said.

However, Glenn remains optimistic, stating, “I’m looking forward to every day that I can wake up and be the coach of this team. There’s not too many people that can say that, so I don’t take that for granted at all.”

Glenn also expressed his deep admiration for Dan Campbell’s leadership. “Let me say this about Dan first and foremost. He is authentic as a man can be and you don’t get that a lot in this business,” Glenn shared. “That’s probably one of the first things that I know that I will be to these players. I’m Aaron Glenn, and that’s all I could be is Aaron Glenn.”

Regarding his coaching philosophy, Glenn emphasized his approach of demanding excellence while remaining supportive: “I’m a demanding person, but I’m not demeaning.

I’m gonna do everything I can to help you improve in your craft every single day, and that’s gonna help us improve as a team.” His focus on authenticity and player development reflects his strong vision for leading the Jets in 2025 and beyond.