Reporting from New York Jets HQ in Florham Park, NJ—The New York Jets’ 2025 mandatory minicamp is officially in the books, which means Aaron Glenn‘s first camp is complete.
However, Thursday’s session featured a much different vibe than everything witnessed this past offseason. Glenn’s plans revolved around a more lighthearted feel.
For recaps of each of the first two minicamp days, select the following links below:
- The fundamentals reign supreme on day No. 1 of Jets minicamp.
- Tanner Engstrand’s offensive concepts shine brightly on day No. 2.
The big heavies running routes
I don’t care what example anybody provides, but nobody can convince me that a position or group of humans can potentially top offensive linemen. Anybody who’s been around a football locker room understands this notion.
The big heavies are some of the goofiest, funniest, most hilariously intelligent individuals on Earth. No matter the level—Pop Warner, high school, collegiate, or even the NFL—this group usually provides the comic relief.
(How Jumbo Elliott’s eyes resembled Buzz Lightyear after scoring the famous game-tying touchdown in the “Monday Night Miracle” is something I’ll never know, and it’s just one of an infinite number of examples to reference.)
The Jets’ final 2025 minicamp day provided more fodder of this nature, as Glenn had the big fellas run some wide receiver drills.
Although I’d love to point to just one man who looked impressive running a vertical route, it would be wholly irresponsible.
Not a soul impressed the onlookers. Once those meaty hands ventured into space or catching territory, everything else connected to those 300-pound frames stopped.
Rookie right tackle Armand Membou looked explosive through the release, but neither he nor Olu Fashanu could come up with a reception.
Influence = Leadership
Head coach Aaron Glenn spoke to reporters after practice and did his usual thing. One item stood out in relation to what he’s attempting to build here.
When discussing Sauce Gardner, Glenn mentioned that ” influence ” drives leadership.
He’s right.
Far too many confuse noise with leadership. They confuse the rah-rah stuff and vocalization with leadership qualities.
While vocal football players can still assume a leadership position, it’s not always the case. The quiet and lead-by-example type often exudes an incredible amount of influence in a way that may (or may not) be spotted.
The fact that Glenn understands this is a tremendous positive.
Next for the Jets
The only team session the New York Jets participated in on Thursday was a true walkthrough. The players went about 50-60% while only paying attention to the actual concepts at hand.
With minicamp over, the final dead period for the NFL year has arrived. The following month and change is set to feature … well … nothing, really.
Aaron Glenn even mentioned that he wishes this month off wasn’t the case, as the perfectionist-type coach wants more time to get things done.
The New York Jets’ next step is training camp in late July. At that point, we’ll really begin to explore this new coaching staff’s offerings.
