The Jets are officially in a hole, now sitting at a brutal 2-5 record after a painful 28-25 home loss on Sunday to a Dolphins team that hadn’t won a single game all season. And after watching his defense get absolutely carved up in the first half, head coach Aaron Glenn is putting the blame squarely on himself, stating he’s “disappointed in myself first and foremost” for the defensive performance.
Defense Collapses Early, Glenn Takes the Hit
It was a nightmare start for the Jets, with the Dolphins taking a commanding 21-7 lead into halftime. Glenn, who calls the plays on the defensive side of the ball, admitted that “nothing he did worked out” early on, as Miami seemingly had their way with his unit. You just can’t let a winless squad march all over you like that, especially at home. It set a terrible tone for the entire game and put them in a massive hole.
Second Half Fight, But Not Enough to Save It
To their credit, the Jets showed some life in the second half, clawing their way back to cut the lead to four points in the fourth quarter. You could feel the momentum shifting, maybe a comeback was actually on the cards! But then, just when they needed a stop, the defense gave up a back-breaking 63-yard touchdown. And to seal their fate, they failed to stop Miami on a late fourth down play. It’s those critical moments that kill you. Despite the obvious “doom and gloom” from everyone outside the building, Glenn is still trying to spin it, claiming he “totally believe we’re on the right track” because there’s “no quit in these guys” and he knows “how hard these players play.”
But let’s be real, you can’t be 2-5, lose to a winless team at home, give up that kind of defensive performance, and still act like everything is on track. The effort in the second half is one thing, but the results speak for themselves. With the season slipping away, how much longer can that “no quit” narrative hold up against a 2-5 record?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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