The Detroit Lions have excelled in the NFL recently, with coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn playing crucial roles in their success. Johnson’s offense has dazzled, while Glenn’s defense, despite injury setbacks, maintained strong metrics like allowing only 20.1 points and 98.4 rushing yards per game, both top ten in the league.
Glenn’s adept leadership and strategic acumen in limiting potent offenses have drawn widespread admiration. This week, he received numerous head coaching interview requests, notably declining one from the New England Patriots. Instead, Glenn plans to engage with five other teams over the next days: New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Chicago Bears.
Using the Lions’ bye week to his advantage, Glenn prepares for these opportunities after Detroit secured the NFC North title and top seed in the NFC, affording them home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. While rejecting the Patriots might seem unconventional, Glenn remains a highly sought-after candidate, his focus undeterred by his packed interview schedule.
