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Aaron Glenn’s praise of Frank Reich invites scrutiny

After the Jets’ Week 6 loss to the Patriots, offensive coordinator Frank Reich has been a target of fan and media criticism for his playcalling. Head coach Aaron Glenn said positive things about Reich’s performance to the media on Wednesday.…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:28 AM
Aaron Glenn’s praise of Frank Reich invites scrutiny
Key Things to Know
  • John B argues that Aaron Glenn's defense of offensive coordinator Frank Reich's playcalling invites scrutiny.
  • Glenn defended Reich by highlighting New York's improved rushing attack and explosive plays off play action.
  • The Jets rank fourth in yards per pass attempt off play action but use it on just 22% of passes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer John B argues that New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn's recent public defense of offensive coordinator Frank Reich invites scrutiny. Following a Week 6 loss to the New England Patriots, Reich faced criticism for his playcalling, prompting Glenn to defend the offense by highlighting their rushing improvements and explosive plays off play-action passes.

John B contends that while the Jets rank fourth in average yards per pass attempt on play-action, Reich utilizes it on only 22 percent of passes. The writer notes multiple offensive drives have stalled after repeated run plays rather than building toward deep play-action shots.

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