As the Aaron Glenn train continues to reach its ultimate destination—Florham Park, NJ—speculation about his plans for the New York Jets runs rampant. The latest involves a certain polarizing Jets player.
Lomas Brown, a former Detroit Lions first-round pick and current radio commentator for the team, believes Glenn would want Aaron Rodgers back with the Jets.
“I do believe, if [Glenn] comes there, that [Rodgers] will still be your quarterback,” Brown opined on 880 ESPN NY Radio’s “Bart and Carlin Show” on Tuesday.
Brown, 61, was selected No. 6 overall by the Lions in the 1985 NFL draft. Playing 11 seasons with the organization, the former stout offensive tackle is a four-time Second-Team All-Pro and seven-time NFL Pro Bowl selection.
Considering the Pro Football Hall of Famer’s current role as Lions’ commentator/analyst for WXYT 97.1 The Ticket, Brown and Glenn are no strangers to one another. The big man has witnessed how Dan Campbell’s current organization operates, which is why his insight could be valuable for what’s to come in Jets land.
Brown is unconcerned about Glenn’s overall head-coaching know-how, referencing points that suggest the former Jets cornerback is ready for the big job on the sideline.
“He knows what to do; he knows how to handle New York; he knows that environment, (and) he knows what he’s up against,” Brown said of Glenn.
“Believe me; If Aaron [Glenn] is there, he’s going to want to … because I’m telling you, man, he wears that chip on his shoulder,” Brown added. “He’s going to want to carve out his identity in that city. He’s going to refuse—in his mind—to play second-fiddle to the Giants. He’s going to want to build that and win there, and he’s going to want to bring in the right players who feel the same way.”
Of course, according to Brown, Rodgers falls into that category.
Brown felt so strongly about the type of player Glenn would seek that he even included Bart Scott—the former Jet who is one half of the “Bart and Carlin Show.”
“Hell, he might try to get you out of retirement or something, man,” Brown said in a lighthearted way. “You’re the right player; you’re the type of player he needs.”
It’s doubtful that anybody would convince the 44-year-old Scott out of retirement—despite his four-year Jets career—but citing the former Rex Ryan linebacker as the type of player Aaron Glenn seeks could be viewed as a promising sign.
Whether a Bart Scott-type fits today’s extremely different NFL is another story altogether. From a mentality perspective, however, the thought hits home in a positive manner, and it makes sense for any coach with ties to Bill Parcells.