Saints Coaching Updates: Jets May Not Let Top Candidate Aaron Glenn Leave New York

With the Jets putting on a full-court press on Aaron Glenn, the Saints may not get another chance to interview him.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn reacts to a play against Los Angeles Rams during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn reacts to a play against Los Angeles Rams during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

We're seeing very uncommon snowfall in South Louisiana on Tuesday morning, as many are waking up to it. That isn't the only thing New Orleans will be waiting for, however. From a football sense, the Saints are waiting to see what happens in New York with the Jets and Aaron Glenn.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the goal is for them to not let Glenn leave the building. The visit was first reported by FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz, who mentioned that Glenn would head to the Saints if no deal is reached.

Rap said, "Top target Aaron Glenn visits the Jets & the goal is to keep him from leaving the building, sources say. The deal isn’t done & there are still some particulars to discuss. But if all goes well, he could end today as HC of the NYJ. If not, the Saints await."

The Saints are interviewing Mike Kafka on Tuesday, with Anthony Weaver following him on Wednesday. Aaron Glenn could be after them all, while Mike McCarthy is also on the radar.

The NFL's coaching carousel saw a major domino fall with Ben Johnson going to the Bears on Monday, and both Dennis Allen and Darren Rizzi join up with him in Chicago. As always, we'll see what happens, but New Orleans might not get their top target.

ICYMI: Chicago Could Be The Destination For Another Saints Coach

New Orleans Saints coach Darren Rizzi greets running back Alvin Kamara (41) before a game against the Los Angeles Rams
New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi greets running back Alvin Kamara (41) before a game against the Los Angeles Rams / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Saints didn't exactly have a standout season. New Orleans finished with a 5-12 record, missing the playoffs for a fourth consecutive year. They fired coach Dennis Allen after a 2-7 start, then finished 3-5 under interim coach and special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi.

Despite ranking near the bottom of the NFL in several categories, some New Orleans coaches are in high demand throughout the league.

Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has been linked to several openings with other teams, including a second interview with the Seattle Seahawks. Dennis Allen has also been mentioned as a possible defensive assistant in more than a few other spots.

On Monday, Allen was mentioned as a leading candidate to become the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears and newly-hired coach Ben Johnson. That was first reported by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Later in the evening on Monday, Schefter mentioned that another New Orleans coach has also caught the interest of Ben Johnson and the Bears.

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I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net