Glenn Says Jets Are Close to Breaking Through

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn said on November 11 that he believes his struggling team is close to winning, even as it sits at 2-7. Glenn’s record in two seasons as coach is 5-21, and the Jets’ latest defeat was a 35-12 loss to the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday, their heaviest loss this season.

Glenn said the team accepts its poor record but is working to improve. He pointed to the closeness of several defeats, saying five of the Jets’ seven losses were by one score and that five came against teams he considered playoff-caliber. The Jets’ other losses were to the Dolphins and Raiders.

The team did not trade away any starting players before Tuesday’s deadline. General manager Darren Mougey’s only deal was sending backup safety Andre Cisco to the Lions. Last year, the Jets traded Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner for draft picks. Glenn said the organization considers offers but will not make a move unless it benefits the team.

Quarterback Geno Smith had been the subject of trade speculation, but the Jets kept him. Smith said the team’s 2-7 record would not change its daily focus on improving through practice and work with teammates. Glenn said he would keep examining what needs to change to help the Jets start winning.