Yes, it's a preseason game. Yes, if the team doesn't hold up as well in the regular season, it won't matter after all. But for a new team, with a new coaching staff and new front office, and trying to build a new identity, the New York Jets' 30-10 win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field was a great step.
Aaron Glenn is a head coach exactly because of his leadership style, and his winning mentality is a big part of what Jets fans can expect moving forward.
"Preseason or not, a win is a win," Glenn said after the game. "I was always taught that if you want to be a winner, you have to understand how to win and how to consistently win. This is a great win for our guys. A lot of good things happened in this game, but there are a number of things we've got to clean up. We will clean those up. I look forward to going to next week."
If the Jets will have success in 2025, quarterback Justin Fields will have to carry over what he did in his quick showing. The free agent addition was relatively accurate and showed his athleticism to score a rushing touchdown.
"I thought Justin got the guys out of the huddle. I thought [offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand] did a really good job getting the play calls in so the guys could play with tempo and play fast," Glenn evaluated. "It was good to see Justin use his legs also. We know he has that in his bag. The thing that I think he showed for the most part is that we can call a play when we have a shot. If the shot's not there, he can get it and chuck it down. He did a really good job of that. So he was patient and did everything we needed to get this win and be the quarterback we know he can be."
The Jets have two more preseason games left to play , and both will be at MetLife Stadium. Next week, it's the traditional New York Jets-Giants game, and then the team plays the following Friday against defending Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles. The result of those games might not matter that much, but the attitude and the energy do, especially for an Aaron Glenn team. The first step couldn't have been more promising.
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