Aaron Glenn’s emphasis on discipline isn’t a new concept for the Jets.
“Our last coach emphasized discipline,” defensive back Tony Adams remarked following Friday’s practice. “But we didn’t really listen. We kinda brushed off what they were saying.”
This lack of attention to the coaching staff—Robert Sale and Jeff Ulbrich—resulted in the Jets finishing dead last among all teams for penalty yards in their 5-12 season in 2024. It was pretty rough.
Glenn has made it a point to bring a referee to training camp practices in an effort to drive home this message, but it’s clear some players still seem distracted.
“We had too many penalties today,” Glenn noted Friday, but he also mentioned that the overall practice was mostly positive. “These are pre-snap penalties. You all know I’ve talked about this before. Yes, take it personally if I’m upset in that moment.”
It’s not Glenn’s first time addressing these issues just a few weeks into camp. With the season opener against Pittsburgh approaching, there’s still quite a bit of work needed, especially regarding these pre-snap infractions.
Adams believes the players are starting to grasp the importance of the message but acknowledged that improvements still need to be made. “We’re certainly getting better, though we can be a bit lazy at times,” he said. “It’s hot and tough out here, but you really have to focus on the details.”
Quinnen Williams sat out his second consecutive practice due to a calf issue. Glenn commented that he might be out “for a week or two” as a safety measure. “He knows what this injury requires and how to heal properly,” Glenn added.
Unfortunately, John Simpson also missed practice, and Glenn suggested he would be sidelined for a week or two as a precaution. Malachi Moore did not participate either.
On a brighter note, Braelon Allen returned after sitting out two practices due to knee pain.
The Jets are set to conduct a “pseudo-scrimmage” on Saturday, with Glenn stating the intention is to simulate a game-like practice.
