The New York Jets have hired Aaron Glenn, formerly the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, as their next head coach. So... where has he been? Glenn, a former Jets player drafted by the team in 1994,

It was widely assumed that Glenn and Washington Commanders assistant GM Lance Newmark were a package deal. After all, they worked together for three years with the Detroit Lions, and both were present Tuesday at the team facility for second interviews. Newmark was the first GM candidate to get a second (in-person) interview.

The New York Jets' new general manager has one important tie to the new head coach, and both have a history that could be encouraging.