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Jets Coach Aaron Glenn Praises Knicks’ ‘Grit’ and Jalen Brunson During OTAs

The comments signal the Jets are looking to borrow the Knicks’ leadership and cultural playbook as they try to rebuild under Glenn.

Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Jets head coach Aaron Glenn speaking to the media, Image 2 shows New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots while Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) defends

Overview

  • During Thursday OTAs, Aaron Glenn wore a shirt that read “GRIT” and publicly called the New York Knicks a “gritty, gritty team,” singling out Jalen Brunson’s leadership as a clear example to follow.
  • Glenn told reporters he is rooting for the Knicks in the upcoming NBA Finals and said their turnaround starts with player-level influence and on-court leadership.
  • The remarks come as the Jets prepare for the 2026 season under Glenn after a 3-14 finish in 2025 and a 15-year playoff drought that has intensified pressure on the franchise.
  • Coverage points to concrete lessons the Jets might copy: sustained on-court toughness, consistent front-office direction like Leon Rose’s approach, and the outsized influence of a steady leader comparable to Brunson.
  • The Knicks’ 11-game postseason winning streak has lifted New York’s sports mood and could offer the Jets a visible model for changing culture, with possible effects on coaching strategy, roster building and how the team sells its future to fans.