Mike McCarthy’s link with the New Orleans Saints could be a good thing for the New York Jets — or a bad one.
If the Jets are, indeed, interested in Glenn, having McCarthy go to the Saints might just trade one competitor for another, and this one might be even more formidable.
The Cowboys now have a head coach opening, and it could be the most attractive one of all for Glenn.
As Jets X-Factor’s Robby Sabo pointed out, Glenn chose to sign a one-day contract and retire a Texan in July 2010. There is no need for any player to retire with a particular team, though some players choose to do so with a team they previously played with for a long time.
However, Glenn played with the Jets for eight seasons and the Texans for only three. So why did he choose to retire with Houston?
The simple answer: Glenn is from Texas and grew up rooting for the Oilers. He felt the connection there, especially since he was one of the first players for the expansion team.
That same Texas connection could draw Glenn to the Cowboys. Although he chose to retire a Texan despite having also played for the Cowboys for two years, Glenn could choose to return to his roots.
Of course, Glenn does still have connections with the Jets and Saints, too. He was a first-round pick in New York and played there for more than half of his career while also going on to be a scout with the Jets. Glenn was also the Saints’ secondary coach for five seasons.
Many sources indicated that the Jets and Saints could duel it out for Glenn. Don’t discount the Cowboys as a sleeper candidate, though. Whether or not McCarthy ends up with the Saints, they’re not the only competitor the Jets need to worry about if Glenn is their primary target.
