What Jets owner Woody Johnson said at Aaron Glenn introductory presser

This week at One Jets Drive was all about Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey.

Make no mistake, team owner Woody Johnson had plenty to say at the occasion.

Glenn and Mougey, respectively, were hired as the new head coach and general manager in New York. Naturally, Johnson had a say in the decisions to hire the duo.

Johnson is happy.

“I’ve seen this for months now, it’s absolutely amazing,” Johnson told the team’s website after Glenn and Mougey spoke. “Both of them–I think the symphony between them–is going to transformational for the Jets.”

But at the top, Johnson put some focus on himself and in a critical manner.

Here are a few quick takeaways from Johnson’s comments and interviews on Monday:

Looking at himself

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The 77-year-old owner admitted the Jets need to be better… himself included.

“I have to look in the mirror and be a better owner,” Johnson said to the team’s website.

There are many backers of the green and white that would agree.

A good chunk of that group, maybe all of them, would also think the same about the mantra that “actions speak louder than words.”

Making moves… namely Aaron

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The No. 1 reason observers of the Jets are critical of ownership in New York is because of various reports over the years that Johnson has gotten involved in team decisions. One of the most recent examples of that was during the 2024 season when the team was making plenty of changes to the front office… namely firing head coach Robert Saleh very early on in the year.

Moving forward, there will be plenty choices made. There’s free agency and the 2025 NFL draft, but even before then, the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be determined.

It’s a two-sided decision as Rodgers will play a part, but from the team’s standpoint, Johnson said he’s letting Glenn and Mougey handle that.

“I’m going to leave that to them,” Johnson said. “They’ve got to take a look at how the team is composed.”

Woody Johnson said he’s gonna leave the decision on Aaron Rodgers to Darren Mougey & Aaron Glenn

Woody said if they want Aaron Rodgers back, he’d absolutely be behind it, but won’t voice his opinion. Said it’s up to them#Jets pic.twitter.com/XOHBYTE3ND

— Harrison Glaser (@NYJetsTFMedia) January 27, 2025

Structure

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Glenn was hired last week. Mougey was tabbed the following weekend.

Does that mean Glenn is the top dog?

While Johnson promised he will not be getting involved in the Rodgers decision, he…