Sam Darnold Football Cards Are Surging As a die-hard New York Jets fan and lifelong football collector, I’ve seen my fair share of ups and downs, (okay, mostly downs) but the announcement of Aaron Glenn as the Jets’ next Head Coach fills me with excitement and hope.

After serving as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions for the past four years and helping lead Detroit from the NFL's outhouse to the NFC's best record, Aaron Glenn has agreed to become the head coach of the New York Jets, per ESPN's Rich Cimini.

Aaron Glenn is back with the Jets. From 1994 through 2001, he was a defensive back for the team, learning from some of the best coaches of all time.

The 52-year-old Glenn is considered a hot coaching candidate as a result of his contributions to the Lions' resurrection from a three-win team to back-to-back NFC North titles. Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has reportedly agreed to become the next Chicago Bears' head coach.

Prior to Monday, the Detroit Lions hadn't had a coordinator hired directly for a head coaching job since Don Shula did it in 1963. On Wednesday, the team lost its second coordinator in three days. Aaron Glenn,

The New York Jets will have a second, in-person interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, NFL Network reported Monday.

The New York Jets have reportedly zeroed in on one head coach candidate, and they are hoping to have a deal in place in the near future. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn had a formal in-person interview with the Jets on Tuesday.