Reporting from New York Jets headquarters in Florham Park, NJ\u2014Yes, for those who root for the professional football team that wears green and white in the Garden State, there\u2019s a new sheriff in town. <\/p>\n
The 2025 New York Jets<\/a> greatly contrast with what came before, and not even a training camp glimpse is required to understand that reality. Jets fans care most about whether or not that results in wins, but the inner workings en route to potential wins are transparently different. <\/p>\n It\u2019s all about Aaron Glenn<\/a>. <\/p>\n The Jets\u2019 head coach adheres to a particular set of principles when leading his football team, which naturally bleeds into practice. <\/p>\n 5. The offense is who we thought it was<\/p>\n The offense is who we thought it was, which lends to Glenn\u2019s post-OTA words about selectivity. For Glenn, \u201cfitting\u201d is not nearly enough. <\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re going to be selective in everything that we do,\u201d Glenn told the media when asked about safety Andre Cisco. \u201cI don\u2019t want this to be an outfit where everybody fits, and that\u2019s just what it is. Every guy has to have some type of characteristic that fits what we do and what we\u2019re about.\u201d<\/p>\n Akin to why the Jets selected speedster Arian Smith<\/a> in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, there\u2019s a plan behind each acquired player. Thus, each depth chart role is wholly aware of its responsibility\u2014as communicated by the coaching staff. <\/p>\n Watching the offense on Wednesday confirms that this team is intent on rushing the ball early and often, and it starts with quarterback Justin Fields<\/a>. <\/p>\n Two seasons ago, the Chicago Bears finished second in the NFL in rushing. Did they genuinely deserve No. 2-ranked rushing status? Of course they didn\u2019t; it\u2019s instead all about the quarterback. <\/p>\n Armand Membou\u2019s selection<\/a> as the right-side mauler, the Fields free-agent signing<\/a>, and the trio of backfield horses in Breece Hall<\/a>, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis, lay it all on the table. What was witnessed on Wednesday at OTAs<\/a> confirmed it. <\/p>\n 7v7 starts with a nice session from Justin Fields. Found Garrett at least twice, Lazard for a big one as well. But I think the takeaway is this: The concepts the offense ran were pretty damn perfect for the coverages the D was in. How intentional that was from the coaches, not\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Oh, and by the way, Arian Smith can play. <\/p>\n Though his value will travel well beyond targets and receptions\u2014with his speed taking the top of the defense and allowing more room for Garrett Wilson<\/a> underneath\u2014this kid is much smoother in the route-running game than most believe. <\/p>\n 4. A semi-Bear Bryant view<\/p>\n Joe Namath<\/a> was just one of many who so fondly (and perhaps nervously) explained how Bear Bryant assumed his up-in-the-sky role during practice. One of the greatest football coaches in history often watched practice from a tower, ensuring that his players knew eyes were always open. <\/p>\n Although Glenn isn\u2019t elevated, some comparisons exist. <\/p>\n Assumptions would lead many to believe Glenn constantly mixes it up with players on the field, yet that wasn\u2019t exactly the case on Wednesday. He instead maintained his distance a bit, attempting to gain a broader, more general perspective. <\/p>\n Make no mistake: It\u2019s not as though Glenn doesn\u2019t chat it up at all. It didn\u2019t seem as rampant as one may have thought heading into the day. <\/p>\n 3. Attention to detail<\/p>\n Perhaps the most startling difference between an Aaron Glenn practice and Robert Saleh\u2019s before him lies in the little items. Glenn\u2019s insistence on attention to detail is ultra apparent. <\/p>\n When breaking the huddle, the offense hustles to the line of scrimmage. They do not fool around, nor are they ever sluggish. Fields and company cleanly break the huddle before carrying a clear intent on getting into position. <\/p>\n Pretty much what you\u2019d expect so far. Helmets only, some teams work (with team on team, same level, best on best while the focus is clearly on design and responsibility, as opposed to anything hard). <\/p>\n Still, the intent the offense has by way of running up to the LOS after every\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n On defense, the core adjustments are swift and purposeful. Remember, this is May; these are OTAs. It is noteworthy to see such cleanliness when working with a new team and brand-new scheme. <\/p>\n The offense motioned a tight end from a balanced look into a dual-tight end set on one particular rep. Not only did the defensive line bump down via adjustment, but it did so quickly. <\/p>\n It\u2019s clear as day that Glenn is communicating how important he feels it is that his players are ready well before the snap. <\/p>\n 2. No roster spot is safe<\/p>\n Let\u2019s just say this: One player who all Jets fans believe is starting this season may (or may not) be in that familiar role. <\/p>\n Granted, it\u2019s May, and yet again, these are OTAs. Therefore, trying to take anything of serious note regarding the current depth chart at this current time is a dangerous game. <\/p>\n At the same time, keep an eye on how specific position battles unfold this summer. When the Jets ran through best-on-best team sessions Wednesday, a major surprise (or two) immediately punched us in the mouth. <\/p>\n Learning from the school of the Big Tuna (Bill Parcells), it shouldn\u2019t surprise anybody if\/when Glenn challenges players by mixing up the depth chart order at times. <\/p>\n 1. No cheating the fundies<\/p>\n The moment a football team or player becomes too cool for school, the plot is lost. Even the most professional professional is\u2014at his or her core\u2014a human, which means repetition and down-to-earth reminders are essential. <\/p>\n Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is most definitely not too cool for school. <\/p>\n Unlike previous years, New York ran through base-level drills that scream fundamentals. <\/p>\n Just Fields and Garrett Wilson connecting in a drill. What to take away from Aaron Glenn so far in this: He\u2019ll never take shortcuts around the fundamentals. Pros or not, these guys are humans, and embracing the surface level parts of the game is a thing with this Jets regime. pic.twitter.com\/6ubkS9HDCr<\/a><\/p>\n