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New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Justin Fields quietly winning over Jets teammates as leader on and off the field
Garrett Wilson got used to teammates approaching him in the Jets locker room this spring to talk about new quarterback Justin Fields. 'Guys come up to me and say, 'That's my guy.' I already know. It's been super cool. He's got a different way about him,' said Wilson, who played with Fields at Ohio State. 'He's more quiet when it comes to getting to know people. It's not going to be that first day, but when it does click it's like, 'Man, this dude is super cool, like super cool.' ' Fields spent the spring winning over his new Jets teammates and establishing himself as a leader. It comes with the job description of being an NFL quarterback, and Fields knows it. 'I kind of had a feeling when I got here, guys were looking for a leader to step up on offense, so I was glad to receive that role, and of course been pushing the guys each and every day to be our best and play up to our standard,' Fields said. 3 Jets quarterback Justin Fields answers questions from reporters at NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. AP But Fields is a much different leader than Aaron Rodgers, his predecessor at the position. Coach Aaron Glenn has praised the 'quiet confidence' Fields projects. There was nothing quiet about Rodgers. 'I take to him because he is authentic and he's himself,' Glenn said of Fields. 'It's one thing that players can pick out is someone that's fake, and there's nothing about him that's fake. So, I love everything about the player, I love everything about the way he carries himself.' Jets players are not outwardly comparing Fields and Rodgers, but something running back Breece Hall said this spring stood out. He mentioned Fields' age (26) and how that helps him relate to his teammates. Rodgers was the oldest player in the NFL last year and is now 41. Get the insider's view on Gang Green Sign up for Inside the Jets by Brian Costello, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters 'You know, he gets hyped like everybody else,' Hall said of Fields. 'He's young like us. So we talk about a lot of the same stuff. You know, we can hang out on the weekends, and it's just been cool to be around. He's a good dude.' Fields organized off-field activities with his teammates to get to know them this spring and has embraced that part of the job. No one will care, of course, if he does not play well this season, but the Jets have been encouraged by what they saw from Fields this spring. The team decided to sign him to a two-year, $40 million contract hoping they can witness him turn his career around in a Jets uniform. 3 Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) throws at minicamp in Florham Park, NJ. Bill Kostroun/New York Post There have been encouraging signs over the past two years. In his past 13 games — six with the Steelers last year and seven with the Bears in 2023 — Fields has completed 63.3 percent of his passes and thrown 10 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He has run 132 times for 651 yards and eight touchdowns in that span. 'It's just growth,' Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand said. 'Going through his career, just continuing to stack experience along with it, and then ultimately [he] ends up winning four games out of the six [in 2024]. You just see some of the things that are starting to develop in his game, and then you look at that and you go, 'That's pretty good. We can do some things with that.' And that's kind of I think where it started, and then, of course, all the other things that everybody talks about, that's real. Those things are real, and we're excited to get going with him.' 3 ets quarterbacks Justin Fields (7), Tyrod Taylor (2) and Brady Cook (4) run at minicamp in Florham Park, NJ. Bill Kostroun/New York Post Get the insider's view on Gang Green Sign up for Inside the Jets by Brian Costello, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Tight end Jeremy Ruckert also played with Fields at Ohio State. He said Fields has the right makeup to thrive here. 'I mean, ever since he walked on campus with us at Ohio State, coming from Georgia, you sense the seriousness about him, the competitiveness,' Ruckert said. 'He's super athletic. But I think the biggest thing about him is his mental toughness. Nothing's going to rattle him. He's good for this team and this area, and he wants the pressure. He's built for it.'
New York Post
04-06-2025
- General
- New York Post
Aaron Glenn's Jets practices already showing an edge as two skirmishes break out
Don't let the shorts and T-shirts fool you into mistaking a Jets practice for a vacation at Club Med. Even in the spring, when NFL rules prohibit wearing pads and ban live contact, there is an edge to new head coach Aaron Glenn that seeps into his players. There were two skirmishes after the whistle — neither escalated to fisticuffs — during Tuesday's OTAs. Glenn stopped practice at one point. 'It started to get a little — I don't want to say 'physical' — but pushing and shoving,' Glenn said. 'You want to stop that because, listen, we're all in underwear. Let's practice and let's move forward. But those things happen. It's football. You correct it, and you move on.' Jets head coach Aaron Glenn gestures at OTAs in Florham Park last month. Bill Kostroun/New York Post It's common for tempers to flare during training camp, when temperatures soar into the 90s, the fatigue and monotony of an everyday schedule sets in and pads allow for increased physicality. That's when a punch might be thrown. Receiver Josh Reynolds knows the intensity Glenn is looking for after practicing against the defenses Glenn coordinated as a member of the Lions (2021-23). 'We're going to practice with a purpose, and the purpose is to win games, the purpose is to get better, the purpose is to have detail and technique and finish,' Reynolds said. 'When guys are wanting to win, yeah, it's going to get a little chippy. It's like a good mixture of, 'Can we do that but still kind of be under control?' ' CB Sauce Gardner, DT Quinnen Williams, DE Will McDonald and DE Micheal Clemons were the most noticeable absences. All OTAs are voluntary, and mandatory minicamp begins next Tuesday. Shortly after practice ended, Gardner was on X, reacting to a Pro Football Focus list ranking him as the No. 1 corner in the NFL. 'Them fake & forced narratives can't stop reality. been one of them ones,' Gardner wrote, adding a shushing emoji. Get the insider's view on Gang Green Sign up for Inside the Jets by Brian Costello, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters As for Clemons, who has missed multiple media-viewed OTAs, Glenn balked at criticizing voluntary attendance. 'He's been here,' Glenn said. 'Other days, I've said we had 100 percent participation. I don't want to paint that narrative that he hasn't been here.' It was Great Catch Day. Take your pick between Garrett Wilson jumping over the back of Michael Carter II to grab a pass from QB Justin Fields, the tip-to-himself catch by Xavier Gipson from QB Tyrod Taylor, Pokey Wilson's sideline grab through a view obstructed by a leaping defender on a layered touch pass from Taylor, and rookie Malachi Moore's diving interception and pop-up return for a touchdown off QB Brady Cook. Rookie second-round pick Mason Taylor is staking his claim to a starting tight end job. 'It's the blocking that really gets me going,' Glenn said. 'Because I know what he can do in the passing game. For him to come out and do the things he's doing in the run game … the position, the body language, the leverage, I really love that when it comes to the run game.' The Jets' Mason Taylor practices during the rookie minicamp in Florham Park, NJ Bill Kostroun/New York Post Owner Woody Johnson, vice chairman Christopher Johnson and general manager Darren Mougey watched practice together from the sideline. The Jets hired senior scout/special projects TJ McCreight, pro scout JaLun Morris and college scout Bird Sherrill.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
NFL fans left stunned as new head coach 'introduces controversial religious sessions in training'
New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has divided opinion among fans after apparently bringing religious sessions to the franchise. Glenn, 52, was hired by the organization in January and has been tasked with getting Gang Green to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. And the former Lions defensive coordinator seems to be leaning on his faith - and encouraging others to do the same - as a picture of a supposed 'Jets Bible study' handout spread on social media. 'The Jets have a Bible study? [Aaron Glenn] I love you,' read the initial X post, which was purportedly taken from the Instagram story of safety Jarius Monroe. 'We need Jesus,' another said of the struggling franchise. 'Lombardi was a devout Catholic so maybe there's something to this,' a third added of the legendary Packers coach. A picture of an apparent handout from 'Jets Bible study' spread on social media Others, however, were not impressed. 'If this is true I might be out on the Jets,' one fan said. 'wtf are they doing in my organization dawg,' a second added. And a third took a shot at the team's owner, Woody Johnson, writing: 'God cant save you from @woodyjohnson4.' The picture, which was posted on X by a Jets fan before being spread by conservative accounts, is said to derive from the Instagram account of Monroe. Monroe's name is written in the corner of the page, while five different sections of the the page are completed. The Daily Mail has reached out to the Jets to confirm whether the picture is legitimate. Glenn, who was a Pro Bowl cornerback with the Jets during his playing days, previously came under fire this offseason when Aaron Rodgers criticized how his exit from the organization was handled. Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers slammed Glenn for making him fly from California to New Jersey for an extremely brief conversation where he learned he wasn't wanted. 'I figured that when I flew across country to my dime there would be a conversation (over his future),' Rodgers said. 'The confusing thing to me is I went out there, I meet with the coach, we start talking… he runs out of the room. I'm like 'that's strange.' 'Then he comes back with the GM and I'm like all right. So we sit down and I think we're going to have this long conversation and 20 seconds in and he (Glenn) goes: 'You sure you wanna play football?' And I said 'yes' and he said 'we're going in another direction at quarterback'. Ultimately, the Jets signed Justin Fields to a two-year, $40million contract in free agency to see what they can get out of the dual-threat quarterback. Glenn's Jets will begin the regular season on September 7 against the Steelers.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jets' Aaron Glenn Continues To Be Impressed With Justin Fields
Justin Fields has been the designated starting quarterback for the New York Jets in the last couple of months. Of course, he hasn't played a down for Gang Green ... But ... Through these last few months learning a new offense, team, and coaching staff, Fields has already shown what made him a commodity in the eyes of the Jets and head coach Aaron Glenn. Advertisement Speaking to reporters during OTAs on Wednesday, Glenn made it clear just how pleased he was with the stuff Fields has shown both on and off the field. "You hear about it from other coaches around the league that's been around him, and now that I've been around him for this long, you come to see that he's a man's man, for one, and he's himself," Glenn said. "And again, I like that about him. I like that he's not trying to be, and I'm going to use a (Bill) Parcells deal now, he's not trying to be the celebrity quarterback, he's just trying to be himself. "And whatever comes with that, it comes with it. So, he's not trying to impress anybody. He's going out there and he's busting his (expletive) trying to be the best quarterback he can be for this team." Glenn is taking a gamble of sorts in making Fields the quarterback of record in his first year in his Jets tenure. How so? An example, by the numbers: Fields ranks as the worst quarterback in the league during the fourth quarter in the last three seasons combined. Advertisement But Fields has also shown improvement as a pocket passer throughout his young career. And New York is banking on those skills catching up with his strong leadership traits ... as a "man's man'' who can win at QB. Related: Jets Announce New Uniform Numbers Related: Jets' Justin Fields Gets Horror Ranking Ahead Of Defining 2025 Season Jets' Aaron Glenn Continues To Be Impressed With Justin Fields first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025
USA Today
01-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
NFL ownership rankings entering the 2025 season
NFL ownership rankings entering the 2025 season The teams on the field determine whether the seasons are success. However, organizations can only do what their bosses allow moves that are made and money to be spent. Because a team wins games and titles doesn't always correlate with great ownership. In many cases, the better the owner, the more likely a team is to succeed. However, there are owners who do their all to make the team and organization thrive but don't see the results on the field. How do the owners rank? You don't have to delve too deep into the team's history and moves to understand how Gang Green finishes on the bottom. This team's brass is a merry-go-round, and that spin comes from one person: Owner Woody Johnson. In this case, an owner's personality and meddling definitely impact the product on the field. The hedge fund owner would be far better off leaving decisions to the front office and coach Dave Canales. Just because you know what to invest in doesn't mean you can recognize football talent. Many stories about the Cardinals front office and bosses have been less than flattering. That matches their play on the field … until last season. Giants management needs to find this generation's version of George Young to get the team on the right track. Otherwise, it will continue throwing darts with blindfolds on. It isn't as easy to win divisions and Super Bowls when you don't have Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Owner Robert Kraft already swung and missed with his first hire after Belichick's exit. Will Mike Vrabel be able to restore the Patriots' winning ways? Time will tell. It is almost impossible to believe the Haslams aren't in the bottom three. There is always an opportunity to sink when it comes to this franchise. Why is everyone in the picture smiling? Have they not been told part of their responsibilities will be taking part in AEW storylines that the Khan family owns? 25. Tennessee Titans Decisions have not been favorable in the past few years for the Titans. Their quarterback situation has been awful. Mike Vrabel was shown the exit as the team flopped. It is easy to point fingers at those below, but at some point, ownership makes calls. 24. Dallas Cowboys When a team hasn't won a championship in decades, and the owner has his hand in every decision, there is only one person to blame: Jerry Jones. 23. Cincinnati Bengals Mike Brown will never be thought of in NFL history as Paul Brown. The football sometimes falls far from the gridiron. 22. Las Vegas Raiders In the same thought process as the Browns, Mark Davis will never be another Al Davis. 21. New Orleans Saints The Saints' success was more a product of Sean Payton and Drew Brees than its ownership. 20. Miami Dolphins Stephen Ross is no stranger to controversy, and none of those questionable moves helped make Miami a better team. 19. Houston Texans There have been a couple of successful drafts and seasons, but that won't erase all the bad years and poor choices made in Houston. It's almost a miracle DeMeco Ryans has turned this team around. 18. Chicago Bears Bears ownership remains in the McCaskey family after the death of matriarch Virginia McCaskey. It will be intriguing to see if ownership gets what it wants in a coach (next up: Ben Johnson). Previous decisions have been flawed. And will they ever settle on a place to build a new stadium, officially? 17. Pittsburgh Steelers The Rooneys are old school. Pittsburgh is old school. However, most of the NFL has left that behind and is finding ways to thrive by adapting. 16. Kansas City Chiefs Questionable decisions regarding some of the talent— and, in one case, a front office person—drops this team despite all of its success on the field. The Hunts have all sorts of money, and should do better job investigating character of players. 15. Seattle Seahawks When the owner is reviewed as moderately contributing to team culture, the Seahawks land in the middle of the rankings. Moderately isn't good enough to rank better. Owner Stan Kroenke is another who is viewed as moderately contributing to team culture. Is it because he has too many other teams and investments to worry about? One positive is the Rams' decision to move training facilities to Woodland Hills, California, and build a strong campus. For that to be completed, it will take some time. 13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ouch. The NFLPA review said the owners weren't committed to investing in facilities. They also haven't sold everyone whose input was sought, and they are interested in building a competitive team. It seems odd, given some of the big contracts they gave out, including Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans. 12. Los Angeles Chargers Owner Dean Spanos took a lot of grief when the team moved from San Diego to Los Angeles. He has been considered stingy. The Chargers may never be the most popular team in the City of Angels, but Spanos is doing what he can to make his Bolts home. 11. Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay, who passed away recently, meant much more to the NFL and the city of Indianapolis than just being a team owner. He will be greatly missed at Colts games and elsewhere. The Pegulas have done a fine job keeping the Bills atop the AFC East with their decisions. They are doing all they can to get Buffalo a first Super Bowl. Add the new stadium in the mix, and you will have a team in the Top 10 for ownership. Another team in search of its first Super Bowl ring. Owner Zygi Wilf does good work on and off the field. When will he and the Purple see the fruits of their decisions with a Super Bowl win? 8. Detroit Lions After decades of failure and futility, owner Sheila Ford Hamp and her team have the Lions going in the right direction. Consider that almost entirely thanks to hiring Dan Campbell. 7. Baltimore Ravens Steve Biscotti and the Ravens have not been without their share of controversies, Justin Tucker being the latest. However, the action has been taken, and this organization is soundly structured from the top down. It's a solid organization that rebranded years ago with John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan and has seen success sans a Super Bowl win. Don't be surprised if the Niners rebound from a poor season because ownership and management do what it needs to build and rebuild. 5. Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank runs one of the top shops in the league. He tries his best to show loyalty but the results on the field have not been there. Still, one of the classier owners in the league and deserves to see his team thrive. A team that would have been dead last a couple of years ago under previous ownership -- it was so bad that Washington actually belonged outside the No. 32 spot -- has been invigorated under Josh Harris. 3. Denver Broncos The Walton-Penner Group has done a strong job since taking ownership of the Broncos. The best move made was hiring Sean Payton as coach. Jeffrey Lurie is assertive and makes moves with executive Howie Roseman swiftly and decisively. It will be fascinating to see how seeing so many players exit from the Super Bowl champs turns out in 2025. Who needs a billionaire owner to run a successful NFL team? The Packers and their fans show everyone how it is done the right way.
