Aaron Glenn Predicted to ‘Disinfect’ Jets of Aaron Rodgers Era as NFL Insider Sounds Alarm Against Veteran QB

It’s the summer of 2023… A time when the Jets fans were flocking outside the training facility. Aaron Rodgers had just signed and Larry Fitzpatrick declared, “We expect more records this season because Jets fans believe this team is on the cusp of something special.” Optimism was through the roof. Then came week 1. Four snaps in, Rodgers tore his Achilles, and poof—just like that, the season went up in smoke. Gang Green limped to a 7-10 finish.

The stage was set for a redemption arc, right? Well, not exactly.

By 2024, Rodgers looked locked in, but not in the way fans had hoped. So, the drama swirled like a bad quarterback sneak. Reports of clashes with Robert Saleh surfaced early, and after a 2-3 start, Saleh was shown the door. Surely, Rodgers would steer the team to a postseason berth? Nope. The Jets sputtered to a 5-12 finish, leaving fans scratching their heads. Along the way, Rodgers took to the podium, throwing shade at his teammates… The infamous line, “There are 11 guys on the field. Sometimes it’s my fault, and sometimes the details aren’t there in other spots.” Ouch.

The drama didn’t stop there. Late in the season, Dianna Russini dropped a bomb: Woody Johnson allegedly wanted Rodgers benched. If poking the bear is a bad idea, poking Rodgers might be worse. By season’s end, the Rodgers experiment felt like a failed Hail Mary, leaving his future in New York murky. Enter Aaron Glenn, and the Jets’ attempt at wiping the slate clean.

When Chris Canty weighed in on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike, he pulled no punches: “I love the fact that the Jets went this route… Glenn’s a Bill Parcells disciple. He’s no-nonsense, straightforward, and going to set the bar higher when it comes to accountability in that franchise.” Translation: Glenn’s here to clean up the mess left by the Rodgers era. And if there’s one thing Jets fans are craving, it’s accountability.

Glenn’s connection to Bill Parcells is a storyline in itself. The two go way back, with Parcells coaching Glenn during his playing days. Fast forward to now, you can take the word of the BIG TUNA himself as he described Glenn as “feisty, straightforward, and not afraid to be contentious.” That grit shaped Glenn’s coaching style, which leans heavily on principles and honesty—exactly what the Jets need.

After all, Parcells turned a 1-15 Jets squad into a 12-4 AFC Championship contender. If Glenn can channel even a fraction of that magic, the fans might start believing again.

But let’s not forget Glenn’s résumé. He turned Detroit’s defense into a force, even amid injuries. Now, he’s walking into a locker room where accountability hasn’t exactly been the norm. He has the pieces like Sauce Gardner and Jermaine Johnson, who have already backed their new HC along with Joe Namath.

As for Rodgers? His 2024 stat line—a career-low 88.9 passer rating and 17 touchdowns—tells the story of a legend stumbling toward the finish line. So, no wonder, analysts like Stephen A. Smith have even called for his retirement. Glenn’s hiring feels like the Jets hitting the reset button, swapping drama for discipline.

But was Fitzpatrick right when he said the team was on the cusp of something special? Maybe he was just a year early.

So, should Aaron Rodgers pack his bags?

The Jets are staring down at a tough call. On one hand, Aaron Rodgers, 41, prepares for what could be his last game, dropping hints like, “Yeah, of course,” when asked about retirement. On the other, you’ve got fans at Cobble Hill sports bars, spiked hot chocolates in hand, debating if his drama-filled tenure is even worth it. It’s been a season, to say the least.

Rodgers’ season finale against the Dolphins wasn’t shabby—23-of-36 for 274 yards, four touchdowns, and a pick. But let’s be real. Was it enough to win over the doubters? Not really. A Gothamist survey revealed fans are split on whether Rodgers is worth the chaos. Some think it’s better to stick with him than endure another soul-crushing rebuild. Others are done with his off-field theatrics.

But, to put it simply, Rodgers hasn’t made life easy for Jets Nation. He signed a $112.5 million contract in 2023, only to tear his Achilles on his fourth snap. This season, his 4-11 Jets have missed the playoffs again. It’s their 14th straight year of watching January football from the couch. Rodgers’ controversies, from ayahuasca to vaccine skepticism, haven’t exactly helped his case either.

Now, there’s a new sheriff in town: Aaron Glenn. He’s no stranger to managing big personalities, having been a Saints assistant during Drew Brees’ twilight years. But Rodgers isn’t Brees. Glenn inherits a quarterback with no prior ties to him and a reputation for, let’s say, creative leadership. Does Glenn even want Rodgers under center? Maybe. Does Rodgers want to stick around for a coach who won’t coddle him? That’s another story.

The Jets could gamble on a reunion, but it’s not without risks. Rodgers’ best days are behind him, and building a team-first culture with him in the mix could be tricky. Yet, finding a better QB in the offseason? Not a walk in the park. Glenn and his GM have to weigh whether Rodgers’ elite flashes outweigh the baggage.

So, is this the end of the Aaron Rodgers experiment in New York? If it is, fans will remember it as a saga of sky-high expectations, bitter drama, and more questions than answers.