Aaron Glenn being hired as head coach of the New York Jets has been praised by many connected to the team's locker room... both the current one and others of the past. Players that are on the Jets' roster right now and those who previously were in past years but

The former Jets cornerback, who had 24 interceptions and two Pro Bowl appearances in eight seasons after the Jets made him the 12th overall pick in the 1994 NFL Draft, is a top candidate. In all, Glenn played 15 NFL seasons, earning three Pro Bowl nods.

The New York Jets confirmed the weeks-long rumors and reports. Aaron Glenn is their next head coach. Glenn, 52, leaves his post as the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions to take the helm with Gang Green. He was long a fan favorite after he was the team’s first-round pick in 1994 and spent the bulk of his career with the Jets.