Avoiding a certain head coaching chance should be an easy decision for Aaron Glenn

Aaron Glenn, the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, has been interviewed for the position of head coach numerous times in the past three recruiting cycles, despite his team’s lacklustre performance on occasion. Whether or not ace defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is on the field this year, the Detroit defence has been effective.

Glenn was previously certain that he would be getting head coaching interview offers after this season, but with Detroit’s tie for fifth place in the league in scoring defence (18.5 points per game) and sixth place in run defence (106.4 yards per game) going into Week 10, it’s practically a lead-pipe lock.

Although Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Lions, is known to be picky about the head coaching jobs he evaluates, how picky Glenn will be is unclear. To him, a familiar place or organisation could mean the difference between two or more opportunities.

Although Aaron Glenn is being considered for a head coaching position, he should confidently pass on it.

When the New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh a little over a month into the season, they essentially got a head start on finding a replacement. Much of what happens in the future is up in the air (will Aaron Rodgers be a part of the team in 2025?). Once again, will owner Woody Johnson be a part of the Trump administration as the United States ambassador to the United Kingdom?

The Washington Post’s Jason La Canfora has done some preliminary research into the possibility of significant head coaching turnover following the season. Naturally, the Jets will have a spot available, so they took the lead in surveying the league’s current state.

With only five weeks of the season under his belt, Woody Johnson knocked off Robert Saleh before anybody else. In 2025, the process of finding a new coach will start regardless of Aaron Rodgers’ status. Aaron Glenn, a former solid defensive back for the Jets, would be an intriguing addition to the Lions, who own a formidable defence and could be able to end a Super Bowl drought that has persisted for generations. As usual, successful people will avoid this hopeless position.

For fifteen years, Glenn was an NFL cornerback. He spent the first eight years of his career playing for the New York Jets after being selected in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft. During his time with the Jets, he was named to the Pro Bowl three times. Thus, he is somewhat known to the Jets, and he may have special feelings for the team that draughted him.

However, sentimentality has no place during a major job transition. Opportunities to become the Jets’ head coach are lined up, so Glenn must be aware of the team’s chronic dysfunction.

Would the Jets be able to hire John Dorsey, the current general manager of the Lions? The situation for Glenn (or Johnson, for that issue) could change if they fired Joe Douglas (Ray Agnew?). However, La Canfora emphasised to conclude his study of the Jets’ circumstances that the position of head coach is not very tempting, and Glenn should not be particularly interested in it, if interested at all.

With their permission, we syndicated this piece from Side Lion Report.

Some people think the 6-2 Minnesota Vikings offence is brilliant because of Kevin O’Connell. Anyone paying attention can observe the impact he has on the team’s culture and locker room dynamics in his role as head coach. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates the offensive brilliance he brings to the table as a play designer and play caller, just like the tree he was born under. Yes, it is more complex. He plans the routes of wide receivers and tight ends, as well as the openings for receivers, and he connects the peak of a quarterback’s drop back. These are the details that the naked eye may have trouble picking up on. Who, then, can the casual Vikings viewers—the ones who don’t dissect every “all-22” film every week—go to for an explanation of the KOC craze? Not as a leader of men and head coach, but as a strategist for offence and caller of plays? Kevin O’Connell is kind, according to Sauce Gardner. Who, though, has confronted him before? Not just anyone, though; how about the NFL’s top cornerback contender, perhaps? The New York Jets have a player named Sauce Gardner. Gardner, a 24-year-old, was named unanimously the Rookie of the Year in 2022 and was named to the Pro Bowl twice, in case you’ve been living under a rock about football for the past two years. This week, the third-overall pick in 2022 was interviewed on the podcast of Hall of Fame cornerback Richard Sherman. Sherman asked the prospect about the most difficult thing he has faced thus far in his young career. Sherman’s podcast is currently in its third season. So Gardner dived into “that OC in Minnesota” with both feet. The ‘what if game’ is something I strive to avoid. If I claimed I didn’t occasionally, I’d be lying. When we played Minnesota, I recall having some second thoughts because their OC is so sweet. My man, he is without a doubt one of the finest OCs I have ever faced. When I see a film, I think, “Dude, look at how they’re using the exact same stems and everything, but they’re also running the opposite route off of it.” Even though it’s a vacuum from 2, they trick you into thinking it’s a dig, and then a dig is generated from it. Consider a gap between 2 and then conduct a dig. The next step is to run an out route after having a void from 2. So I’m like, “He’s cool,” my friend. I don’t think I’ve ever asked myself, “Bro, am I really willing to risk losing to him?” until that game. I thought the OC was also the head coach. He played quarterback, so I’m thinking, “He looks too relaxed; what’s going on?” as I observe him from the sidelines. I don’t know what’s going to happen. Do you understand what I’m saying? But sure, I’ll have to deliver the flowers to the man. Podcast featuring Richard Sherman – Jets CB Sauce Gardner The Minnesota Vikings head coach is getting more than simply the praise of a cornerback. Just to reiterate, Sauce Gardner isn’t your average NFL cornerback. This discussion would have been interesting regardless of whether he was. But that’s not the case. This Cincinnati native is quickly becoming one of the all-time great cornerbacks. Review the annals of time. Not many players can boast winning all four major defensive rookie accolades, but that’s exactly what Sauce Gardner accomplished. Not many rookies earn All-Pro and Pro Bowl honours in their first two years on the field, but Gardner accomplished just that. Just a few weeks ago, the Jets lost in London to the Vikings, and now he’s gushing about how much head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings made him feel. This response came out of the third-year NFL player without Richard Sherman having to ask too many probing questions. Sauce has obviously been thinking about this answer since their October flight back to the US since one query prompted it. He seemed really agitated about anything that the Vikings’ head coach or “OC” was doing overseas. He obviously still doesn’t know the answer to that.

Dante Fabbro, a right-shot defenceman with the Nashville Predators, was placed on waivers Wednesday in an unexpected move. Many were surprised by this move because they thought Fabbro would be valuable in trade. But other NHL clubs can now make a claim because the Predators seem willing to trade him for nothing. The Vancouver Canucks, who are looking to bolster their defense—and specifically add a right-shot defenseman, a position that is highly valuable in the modern NHL—may find this development very interesting. Fabbro was a sensation while playing for Boston University and continued to impress early on in his professional career; the National Hockey League draughted him 17th overall in 2016. Remarkably, he had never spent a single day in the minors until he was recently designated as a healthy scratch, indicating his decline in the Predators’ depth chart. There is still a lot of unrealised potential in Fabbro’s 26 years of age. He has played in 315 NHL games and scored 72 points, with his finest season coming in 2016–17 when he scored 24 goals in 66 games and had a plus-13 rating. The Predators’ failure to find a trade partner for him, despite his manageable $2.5 million salary hit, generates questions but also presents a chance for teams seeking defensive depth. It’s logical to assume that Fabbro will attract interest from numerous organisations due to his age, experience, and potential. The Canucks, coached by general manager Patrik Allvin, might be among such teams. They may shore up their blue line with the addition of Fabbro without having to deal a tonne of assets. It is unclear at this time whether the Canucks would pursue Fabbro, but given the current situation, it would be a tempting move. A team that wants to strengthen its defence and remain competitive should consider claiming Fabbro’s waiver. Teams will decide if it’s worth it to acquire the promising blueliner for little more than his cap hit in the next day or two.

Following his removal from the game due to allowing four goals in fifteen shots, Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger was subjected to vicious taunting by Winnipeg Jets fans. If Winnipeg Jets fans are experiencing strong emotions at the moment, you should probably understand. They were riding high with a 13-1-0 record into today’s match against the Dallas Stars. The audience has been absolutely electric this season, thanks to the Jets’ euphoric fan base. Recall that not long ago, they were all abuzz with enthusiasm over Rutger McGroarty. He was the object of ‘Where is Rutger?’ shouts and was benched from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game against Winnipeg after seeking a trade away from the team. Today, Winnipeg Jets supporters focused on goaltender Jake Oettinger, who was yanked from the game after allowing four goals on fifteen shots. The Jets were playing the Stars. Protesters yelled out “US backup!” at Oettinger. Just in case you were wondering why this is such a cruel taunt, Jake Oettinger has an opportunity to represent the United States at the 2025 Four Nations Face-off, which is scheduled for February. His best chance of making the team is likely to be as Connor Hellebuyck’s backup in Winnipeg, where he is a fellow American. Just one year ago, the Winnipeg Jets’ ownership group was bemoaning the low season ticket sales. Season ticket sales for the team increased somewhat in the first half of 2024–25. No matter what happens in the rest of the regular season or in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, ticket sales will be unaffected if the Winnipeg Jets can maintain their current level of performance. I really hope the supporters don’t become too vicious during the process.

The Grizzlies stated that Ja Morant has several Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains and a posterior hip subluxation (without dislocation). From week to week, his status is evaluated. According to the statement, Morant suffered an injury during Wednesday’s third quarter game against the Lakers. He fell into “extreme right hip flexion” after being “destabilised” while in the air. The Commercial Appeal’s Damichael Cole reports that in the third quarter, Morant had to exit the game due to a hard landing on an attempted alley-oop. According to Cole, he was observed using crutches and did not participate in Friday’s victory over Washington. This is Morant’s third injury problem since training camp began, according to Cole. He missed an earlier regular-season game due to right thigh pain and a minor ankle sprain he sustained in the preseason. Following an injury-plagued 2023–24 season, Morant is off to a great start. With him in the lineup, Memphis has gone 5-3 while he has averaged 20.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in eight games. While Morant is out with an injury, Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely continue starting for the Blazers, as he did on Friday night. He played 28 minutes and finished with a triple-double: 11 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds.