New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn, whose team has lost 19 of 24 games under his leadership, acknowledged Monday that "it's going to get noisy" for the team on the outside and on the inside. Speaking publicly for the first time about receiver Garrett Wilson's sideline outburst, Glenn said the reaction was "overblown" by the media. He said he had spoken with Wilson and planned to talk with him again.
Wilson was seen barking at someone on the bench during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 28-25 loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins. Announcers initially said the target was quarterback Geno Smith, but it was actually passing game coordinator Seth Ryan, who relays communication from offensive coordinator Frank Reich in the booth. Glenn said the exchange was about getting the offense going, not players bickering. After the game, Wilson and Smith both said they had no dispute during the game. Wilson had been upset with red-zone playcalling and said he wants the ball in his hands to make an impact. He caught only six passes for 70 yards across the team's last two losses.
Glenn said getting the ball to Wilson is a top priority, but he was pleased with the overall offense, which set season highs in points and total yards (377). Rookie Omar Cooper Jr. posted a 100-yard receiving game, and Braelon Allen ran for 100 yards. Glenn said Miami's extra coverage on Wilson opened chances for others and that players must take open throws rather than force the ball.
The Jets (2-5) have lost two straight and are 0-8 in the AFC East under Glenn, the fifth coach in the past 30 seasons to start with eight straight division losses. Criticism continues over clock management, as the Jets have been outscored 107-6 in the final two minutes of the first half in Glenn's 24 games. "I have to get better in those situations," he said. Safety Dane Belton said the season is still salvageable. The Jets host the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4), who have lost four straight.
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