Aaron Glenn tired of constant Aaron Rodgers questions: ‘Don’t waste your time’

Since news first broke last week that Aaron Glenn would be the new head coach of the New York Jets, Glenn has had to field nonstop questions about who his quarterback will be heading into next season. But on Monday after his introductory press conference, Glenn made it clear that his answer at this point will not change no matter how much he is asked.

Questions regarding whether Aaron Rodgers will return for a third season with the Jets predate Glenn’s arrival in New York. It has been a constant talking point within the sports media realm, as Rodgers has essentially left the ball in the Jets court by telling reporters to “ask Woody (Johnson)” regarding his future in New York.

While Woody Johnson will ultimately have the final say on whether Rodgers will return to New York next season, Glenn will likely also play a role in that decision.

When speaking with reporters shortly after his introductory press conference, Glenn was again asked whether Rodgers would be returning, a question he wasn’t thrilled with based on how frequently it has been asked.

“If you are going to continue to ask me the same question, I’m gonna give you the same answer,” said Glenn in a video shared by Ari Meirov on X. “We’re still in evaluation mode. So if anybody else is going to ask that, I’m going to give you the same answer. So don’t waste your time. We clear?”

#Jets HC Aaron Glenn isn’t gonna have it with all the repeat questions from the New York media.

“You can continue to ask me the same question, you’ll get the same answer. … You’re not going to get me.”pic.twitter.com/IFQzk3ADxR

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 27, 2025

The reporter who asked the question then asked a similar one with a different phrasing to see if Glenn would offer any insight into what he was looking for from his starting quarterback position.

“What do you look for in a quarterback? What is an Aaron Glenn quarterback?” asked the reporter.

“A winner,” replied Glenn. Mental and physical toughness. You’re not gonna get me.”

Glenn played in New York for the first eight seasons of his NFL career. So he is well aware of just how fierce media members in New York can be when it comes to getting to the bottom of a story.

This interaction with reporters shows that Glenn isn’t going to be a coach who can be pushed around, which will probably come in handy during his tenure in New York.