PFF: Relationship between Jets GM, HC could help accelerate rebuild

Jets' New Duo Aims for Rapid Rebuild After Toxic Rodgers Era

Familiar Faces, Shared Experience Could Be Key to Success in New York

The New York Jets have entered a new era following the departure of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. General Manager Darren Mougey and Head Coach Aaron Glenn are tasked with reviving the team's culture and rebuilding the roster.

Pro Football Focus recently named the pairing of Glenn and Mougey as the AFC’s top offseason decision. Their pre-existing relationship and shared experiences could be instrumental in accelerating the Jets' rebuild.

"General manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn should be somewhat familiar with each other, as they’ve both worked in separate stints with Sean Payton," wrote Dalton Wasserman for Pro Football Focus. "Glenn most recently comes from Detroit, where organizational alignment and a physical playstyle were the bedrock of success. New York’s talented offensive line and defense may offer a quicker route to improvement than the Lions had to suffer through in the early stages of their rebuild."

Their connection stems from shared experience with former NFL coach Sean Payton. Glenn coached alongside Payton in New Orleans for five seasons (2016-20), while Mougey recently worked with Payton in Denver.

This shared history, coupled with Glenn's experience turning around the Detroit Lions, suggests a promising trajectory for the Jets. The team aims to adopt a physical playing style led by dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields and bolstered by a formidable offensive line.

Wasserman believes that Mougey and Glenn possess the necessary skills and understanding to successfully rebuild the Jets franchise.