It only took 4 games for Jets fans to start calling for Aaron Glenn‘s job
The New York Jets had every opportunity to sit at .500, holding leads against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Weeks 1 and 3. They also should have shown more fight against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4.
Instead, the Jets sit at 0-4, drawing mounting criticism for the same issues: poor discipline and head-scratching mistakes that keep costing them games.
Fans and media have directed plenty of blame toward head coach Aaron Glenn, who preached a different mindset in the offseason as the path to turning New York around. A new regime promised to patch roster holes as well.
The offensive line looks improved, but everywhere else remains a mess. Nothing feels fixed. That’s why the finger-pointing at Glenn grows louder by the week, even if it’s still premature.
While Glenn deserves criticism, it's way too early to call for his job
It’s fair to point out the mistakes, as they’ve piled up fast.
Through four weeks, the Jets already rank dead last in turnover margin at –7, and no team in the last 20 years has gone this long without recording a single takeaway. They’ve committed 29 penalties for 268 yards, an early-season lack of discipline that has stalled drives on offense and extended them on defense.
In Week 4 against Miami, rookie Braelon Allen fumbled at the goal line on the opening drive, then left with a knee injury on special teams, the kind of sequence that summed up the Jets’ season so far.
Glenn deserves criticism for that sloppiness because accountability ultimately falls on the head coach. But the calls to fire him after four games ignore both the roster he inherited and the history of this franchise.
The Jets have been down this road too many times, moving on from Todd Bowles, Adam Gase, and Robert Saleh without ever giving most of them enough time to establish continuity. The result has been a carousel of systems and voices, a constant churn that has defined the “same old Jets” reputation more than the talent on the field.
This year’s team isn’t without bright spots. Justin Fields threw for 218 yards and rushed for 48 more in Week 1, showing flashes of why the front office brought him in, as well as in Week 4.
Breece Hall already has a 100-yard rushing game, proving he can still carry the offense when given lanes. The offensive line looks sturdier than in past years. Those pieces don’t flip a record in a month, but they do suggest there’s something to build on if the staff is given time to shape it.
Patience isn’t easy in New York, especially with an 0-4 start, but firing Glenn now would send the same tired message of panic. If the Jets want to break the cycle, they have to stick with a coach long enough to let the vision take hold. Otherwise, nothing changes, and the “same old Jets" mantra will live on.
Bengals, Browns named potential trade suitors for $10M Super Bowl-Winning QB looking for new start
The NFL regular season is already a quarter of the way through, and while there’s still plenty of time for teams to find their footing, some early-season narratives are starting to take shape. One of those involves the New York Giants and veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. Before the season even began, there were warnings that the Giants might not stick with Wilson for long.
“I would not be shocked if it started off right away. I wouldn’t be shocked…The amount of money they’re paying Russell Wilson does not guarantee him the starting quarterback job, right? I don’t think they’ll be scared to start Jaxson Dart here…This is why they like him,” Chris Simms said.
Fast forward to the present: Wilson was already backing up rookie Jaxson Dart before the calendar even turned to October. Now, he could very well be on the trade block following the Giants' latest decision.
“Wilson is making $10.5 million from the Giants this year, but $8 million of that came in a signing bonus. Thus, a team trading for Wilson would assume just a portion of his $2 million base. That's cheap enough to happen midway through the season, when wallets are tight against the salary cap. The Giants are likely to consider such a move for the right price, a luxury because Jameis Winston, a veteran with 87 starts, would then serve as their backup behind Dart,” NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo wrote.
Trade speculation has already begun, with Wilson being floated as a possible option for quarterback-needy teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns.
“While the Mississippi product didn't produce eye-popping numbers against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4, he never appeared overwhelmed by their top-tier defense or the loss of top receiver Malik Nabers (torn ACL). Sunday's win may be enough to prevent the Giants from going into fire-sale mode, but it shouldn't prevent them from shopping three-week starter Russell Wilson. Teams that already have injuries at quarterback—or are simply experiencing poor play at the position—should be interested in Wilson at a modest price. Potential Suitors: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns,” Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox wrote.
For both sides, a deal could make sense. The Bengals are looking for a temporary solution while Joe Burrow recovers, and the Browns are still trying to figure out what direction they want to go at quarterback.
Wilson could provide leadership, experience, and stability to either franchise. For Cincinnati, the goal is simply to get the ball into the hands of their talented wide receivers. For Cleveland, it’s about finally finding a reliable presence under center.
