The New York Jets are the only team still waiting for a win this season. As a result, there is already speculation about a quick end to Aaron Glenn’s tenure. However, according to one report, he has a few arguments in his favor.

When people talk about hot seats in the NFL these days, there’s one name that keeps coming up: Aaron Glenn. Going into Week 7, his New York Jets are the only team with a losing record.

The sobering record ahead of the home game against the Carolina Panthers, who have won their last two games, is 0-6. Nevertheless, Glenn probably doesn’t have to worry about his first head coaching job ending anytime soon. As reported by “The Athletic,” the 53-year-old is not expected to be forced to step down during this season or in the offseason.

However, this is explained less by the team’s sporting performances and more by the fact that owner Woody Johnson is largely holding back, according to several sources from the team. Instead, he is giving Glenn a free hand to build a team and create a culture and vision. That sounds like great conviction, not to say boundless trust.

In addition, Glenn is reportedly very well paid. According to several sources in the league, his salary is higher than that of Robert Saleh, who was paid $5 million a year. Saleh ultimately lasted more than three years without achieving a single positive season record.

If Johnson were to fire Glenn after this season, he would reportedly have to pay him for four more years without benefiting from his work. And the billionaire clearly wants to avoid that at all costs.

Glenn with the Jets: Lions emphasize his special DNA

Another point in Glenn’s favor is his role in the successful rebuild of the Detroit Lions, where he was defensive coordinator for four years and thus one of the most important contacts for head coach Dan Campbell. The franchise from “Motor City” also started at the bottom, only to storm into the playoffs twice and thrill football fans around the world.

According to the report, both Campbell and Kelvin Sheppard, Glenn’s successor at the Lions, emphasized that he has the DNA to maintain the same mentality and focus even in times without victories. Not to change. This was also confirmed by the Lions pros.

Ultimately, Glenn needs time to develop his idea of the Jets football of the future. He seems to be getting that time. Despite questionable calls such as the abandoned drive in the London game against the Denver Broncos after the successful fake punt shortly before halftime. Despite his decision to give Aaron Rodgers the boot and now rely on Justin Fields as a pure transition quarterback.

However, it is clear that frustration is growing. Take Garrett Wilson, for example, who threw his arms up in the air in annoyance after the aforementioned end of the first half in London and was almost impossible to calm down. At least the Jets’ locker room is said to be intact. And not just the one in the British capital.

Glenn facing the sack? Draft question could be decisive

Just how much the players relied on Glenn, at least at the beginning, was evident when they said in the summer that training camp under him was much more physical and that he was better at holding them accountable for their mistakes. In addition, he understood from his own experience how to prepare them to deal with difficult moments in which they had previously broken down.

However, this is not yet reflected in the games. According to the pros, they would at least not point fingers at each other. This is a positive sign. Glenn seems to have the team under control, and they remain a united unit. However, the article also emphasizes that if the Jets have another completely disappointing season, they will have to ask themselves an important question: Do they trust Glenn to make the right choice with the first draft pick – or one of the first? Perhaps finding a quarterback who can lead the franchise for years to come?

So even though Glenn has some arguments on his side, there is no guarantee of long-term employment. But at least the situation does not seem as hopeless as a first glance at the record might suggest.