Jets’ Aaron Glenn quotes Herm Edwards, with a twist, in defiant rant amid lost season
The New York Jets have had some bad years as a franchise, and this year will just add on to the disappointment. Going into Week 13, the team is 2-9 as they are set to face the Atlanta Falcons, and they are on the brink of being eliminated from playoff contention.
At this point, the Jets are heading toward another top pick, and some fans are in the business of losing the rest of their games so they can land a good player in the draft. That mindset doesn’t go along with head coach Aaron Glenn’s philosophy, which is winning.
“I’m going to give you a line you guys have heard before: You play the game to win,’’ Glenn said via Dan Martin of The New York Post. “It’s just not in a coach or player’s mentality to go out there and lose a game. We’re not built that way. We’re built to go out there and play as hard as we can and try to get as many wins as we can. And then we let everything take care of itself, as far as the draft and all that.”
Does that first line sound familiar? It does, because in 2002, then-Jets head coach Herm Edwards dropped a similar line when he was asked about the team not quitting.
“You play to win the game,” Edwards said.
Back then, the Jets responded by winning four games in a row, and they were able to make a run to the playoffs. This Jets team is in a different predicament, but the same principle stands: you play to win the game.
The Jets have to take one game at a time, and the first step is worrying about the Falcons for the rest of the week. Though their playoff chances are slim, they could still finish the season strong and try to build something positive going into the offseason.
BREAKING: Boston Red Sox Shake Up Roster with Historic Trade – Can This Be the Beginning of Their Return to Glory?
Boston, MA – In a move that has sent shockwaves through the baseball world, the
The trade, which was finalized just before the official start of the offseason, gives the Red Sox one of the most feared hitters in the league. Soto, known for his ability to get on base and his power at the plate, immediately becomes the centerpiece of Boston’s lineup, joining forces with fellow stars like
Chaim Bloom, the Red Sox's chief baseball officer, spoke to reporters about the deal, emphasizing the team’s long-term vision and the desire to put the Red Sox back on a championship path.
“We’ve made this move with the future in mind. Juan Soto is a dynamic player who can help us immediately, but this deal is also about building a sustainable core for the next several years,” Bloom said. “We’re committed to winning, and this trade is a clear sign that we’re ready to compete at the highest level.”
Soto, just 26 years old, is widely regarded as one of the best young hitters in the game. He has consistently posted elite on-base percentages and has the power to change the course of a game with a single swing. His arrival in Boston has instantly transformed the Red Sox offense into one of the most potent in the league, and fans are buzzing with excitement at the prospect of seeing Soto in a Red Sox uniform.
Alex Cora, the Red Sox manager, weighed in on the trade, saying, “Juan brings a different level of presence to our team. He’s a guy who can change a game with a walk, a home run, or a clutch hit. We’ve been looking to add more power and consistency to our lineup, and with Juan, we’ve done that.”
The Red Sox have been in rebuilding mode for the past few seasons, but this trade signals that they believe they’re ready to contend again. Soto joins an already talented roster that includes
In the coming days, the Red Sox are expected to make additional moves to bolster their pitching staff, but for now, the focus is squarely on Soto’s arrival in Boston. The Red Sox have long been known for their storied history and their commitment to winning, and with this trade, they’ve taken a major step toward returning to postseason contention.
As Boston fans eagerly await the start of the 2025 season, one thing is certain: the Red Sox are back in business, and they’re ready to make a run at their next championship.
