Aaron Glenn on quest to repair Jets’ penalty woes
Aaron Glenn’s emphasis on self-discipline and avoiding penalties isn’t precisely new for the Jets.
“Our final coaches preached self-discipline,” defensive again Tony Adams stated after Friday’s follow. “And we weren’t listening. We didn’t take heed to what they had been saying.”
The Jets paid dearly for his or her indifference to Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich’s messaging, ending thirty second out of 32 groups in penalty yardage and in complete penalties dedicated on their technique to a 5-12 season in 2024.
Glenn has introduced in referees to each coaching camp follow to date to attempt to drive house the message, however the rent-a-refs have been loads busy.
“We began the day with too many penalties,” Glenn stated Friday, whereas noting the follow was largely optimistic. “These are pre-snap penalties. You guys have heard me discuss that. I’m gonna hone in on that. I instructed the fellows, ‘Sure, take it private after I get mad at you in that scenario as a result of these issues lose us video games, which I already talked about,’ and the fellows perceive that.”
It’s not the primary time Glenn has stated one thing like that simply a few weeks into camp. The Jets have loads of time earlier than the season opener in opposition to Pittsburgh, however there’s clearly additionally a number of enchancment wanted, significantly previous to the snap.
Although Adams stated he thinks the message is being acquired, he admitted the Jets have a methods to go.
“We’re getting higher, and a few days we slack off,” Adams stated. “On these days, you gotta lock in much more. It’s sizzling, it’s gritty out right here, however you must lock in on the small print.”
Quinnen Williams (calf) missed a second straight follow. Glenn stated he’ll be out for “every week or two” as a precautionary matter.
“He’s truly had this damage earlier than,” Glenn stated. “He understands precisely how he must function and ensure he goes by way of the method of getting it healed.”
John Simpson (again) missed follow and also will be held out for every week or two as a precaution, Glenn stated. Malachi Moore (indirect pressure) didn’t follow.
Braelon Allen returned after lacking two practices with knee soreness.
The Jets will maintain a “pseudo-scrimmage” on Saturday, Glenn stated, with the aim being a extra game-like follow.
