Well, leave it to the Jets to fumble into a PR mess before April even kicks off. If you thought their offseason would be boring, think again. The franchise that brought you butt fumbles and quarterback carnage is back at it—this time with a potential trade storm swirling around RB1 Breece Hall. Or rather, the question hanging over him: ‘Will he be the RB1 or not?’ 

Hey, it’s not us that started this. Aaron Glenn came, shared his vision, and went straight into action. He hit the mic at the NFL owners’ meetings and gave… let’s call it a lukewarm endorsement of Hall. Asked about his starting running back, Glenn grouped Hall with Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis. Translation? Not exactly a ‘this is our guy’ moment. More like, ‘he’s part of the committee.’

So, naturally, the trade rumors started flying. Then came the kicker: ESPN’s Rich Cimini threw gasoline on the fire, reporting that if Boise State phenom Ashton Jeanty is still on the board at No. 7, the Jets could entertain dealing Hall. Why? Well, contracts don’t pay themselves. With Garrett Wilson and Sauce up for massive extensions, someone might have to be the odd man out. And Hall, who underwhelmed in 2024 and is entering a contract year, just might be that someone.

But Breece didn’t need words to clap back. Instead, he took to X and posted a photo of a monkey staring at a phone like it just saw the Jets‘ offensive playbook. No caption. Just pure ‘are you serious right now?’ energy. That’s it. That’s the post. It was low-key hilarious, but also kind of savage.

Like, ‘don’t let the stats fool you, I’m still HIM’ energy. And let’s not forget—this dude had 1,585 scrimmage yards just one season removed from a torn ACL. He’s not washed. He’s just been…Jets’d.

Okay, we’ll lay out the numbers, because that’s what gets front offices hot under the collar. Hall dipped to a career-low 4.2 yards per carry last season. His yards after contact fell, missed tackles forced dropped, and oh—he coughed up the ball six times. Not ideal. But before you slap the ‘regression’ tag on him, let’s not ignore the fact that the Jets’ offense was the NFL equivalent of a broken vending machine. Even the best snacks couldn’t shine behind that line.

So, where does that leave us? Well, Ashton Jeanty is the shiny new toy in the draft—Heisman finalist, 2,600+ yards, 29 touchdowns. The Jets picking him at No. 7 would send a pretty loud message. But here’s the rub: if you’re shipping off a 24-year-old back with RB1 upside, you better get something big in return. Because Hall isn’t just “a guy.” He’s the guy—when healthy, when fed, when not running behind a turnstile of an offensive line.

Breece Hall doesn’t shy away from a challenge

When has a new HC ever continued with the same trends from the last season? Hardly ever. So don’t expect Aaron Glenn to comply with it. We mean, obviously, he is flipping the script on how New York handles its running backs. If you’ve followed Glenn’s journey from Detroit to the Big Apple, this shouldn’t shock you.

Back in Motown, he leaned on a two-back system—Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery split carries, and it worked. Glenn saw the value in keeping legs fresh and defenses guessing. Now in New York? He’s doubling down on that philosophy. Only this time, he’s working with three: “They’re all big men, they can run, they’re violent, they’re physical,” Glenn said of Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis.

But here’s where it gets spicy. Breece Hall, who’s been the heartbeat of the Jets’ backfield, isn’t exactly signing off on a reduced role. And who could blame him? The dude’s coming off back-to-back strong seasons—994 rushing yards in 2023, followed by 876 in 2024. That’s not someone you casually rotate like it’s preseason. Yet, Glenn’s comments at the NFL owners’ meetings had fans and insiders buzzing. ESPN’s Rich Cimini even floated the idea that Hall could be traded. Wild, right?

Let’s pause for a sec. Braelon Allen? He showed flashes last year. Just 21, but already bursting through gaps and finishing runs with attitude. He didn’t get a ton of touches—334 yards in 17 games—but enough to earn a closer look. The same goes for Isaiah Davis. He didn’t light up the stat sheet, but the Jets’ staff clearly sees something brewing. This backfield’s not just deep—it’s crowded. And when you’ve got a new QB like Justin Fields? Speed, space, and fresh legs matter more than ever.

Now, if you’re Hall, what do you do? Ask for more touches? Push back? Or lean in and prove you’re still the guy? Because make no mistake—Glenn’s not handing out carries like Halloween candy. He’s building a rotation, not playing favorites. “I think, mentally, [Hall] is in a good place,” Glenn said. Still, good vibes don’t guarantee goal-line touches.

The draft’s around the corner, and the Jets are setting the tone. Glenn’s betting on depth and durability over one-man shows. Maybe Hall becomes trade bait. Or maybe—just maybe—he silences the noise, takes the challenge head-on, and reminds everyone who RB1 really is. Either way, one thing’s clear: Breece Hall isn’t backing down. And in Glenn’s system? That might be exactly what keeps him in the game.