5 immediate moves Aaron Glenn needs to make to revive the Jets

Modified Jan 23, 2025 02:48 GMT

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#4. Emphasize tackling

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As a former cornerback, Aaron Glenn knows how important the art of tackling should be. The problem is, the 2024 Jets became notorious for their lack of tackling skills. This is best exemplified by Sauce Gardner's failed attempt to stop Trey McBride during the embarrassing 31-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10:

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In fairness to the former Defensive Rookie of the Year, the tight end outweighed him by around 50 lbs. But he needs to add some weight and work on his physicality, and tackling is paramount to such development.

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Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

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Edited by Veer Badani