Jets fans must recognize the ‘Aaron Glenn dancing’ hypocrisy

A charming moment in a rough start to the season? Or, perhaps some perceive it as a sign of an immature coach? Depending on who you ask, the answer could be both.

Glenn’s dance drew the ire of fans after the game, though, especially after he was later seen clapping following New York’s fall to the undefeated Buccaneers.

But those arguing against Glenn’s antics are hypocritical, to say the least.

During the previous regime, some fans and analysts lambasted the coaching staff for being too mellow during significant game moments. The passion wasn’t prominent on the sideline, and fans could clearly see it.

While the man certainly had his positive emotional moments (albeit few and far between, courtesy of win totals), fans can’t be upset that Robert Saleh didn’t show emotion on the sideline, only to become steamed that Glenn did the opposite in a Week 3 contest in his first year. It’s hypocritical and makes it seem that fans want to be angry to do so.

Of course, it is easy to understand that very thought for fans. New York has had one winning season since 2010, and hasn’t played in a playoff game since their appearance in the AFC championship game in 2010 (January 2011). In their minds, another 0-3 start is just the same old misery for an organization that has trademarked that term in the NFL.

Remember, Glenn wasn’t involved in all those years of struggles. Throwing the new coach into the 14 previous years of failure sets the new regime up for its own bout of failure.

Yes, 0-3 is bad. Fans want the team to be playing better.

But for a first-year coaching staff and with new players, New York has improved its quality of play, especially following a bad loss to a division rival in Week 2. Remember, the combined record of New York’s three opponents (the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Buccaneers) is 8-1.

Glenn’s dancing video shows that he cares deeply about the organization. The team’s play, while not stellar, tells the story of a team learning how to win. Like the Detroit Lions in their first season under Dan Campbell, or the San Francisco 49ers under Kyle Shanahan, building a football program correctly takes time.

It would make more sense for the fanbase to understand that Glenn’s current standing isn’t where the team’s past struggles are. It’s a new regime. It’s a new era.

Instead of finding new things to be angry about, New York Jets fans should wait more than three games to determine if this coaching staff can figure things out.

Otherwise, what’s the point in even having a vested interest?