New York Jets Embrace Old-School Physicality in Brutally Hot Training Camp Practice

Old-School Physicality in Training Camp

• 🏈 The New York Jets held their first full-pads practice of training camp, adopting an old-school, physical approach.
• 🌡️ The practice took place under brutally hot temperatures in Florham Park, New Jersey.

Coach Glenn's Emphasis on Physicality

• 🎯 Head Coach Aaron Glenn, who vowed to make the Jets a physical team, implemented this style during OTAs and mini-camps, with the first padded practice being particularly intense.
• 🗣️ Many Jets players reportedly stated it was the most physical practice they've had in years.

Intentionality Over Fighting

• 🚫 Coach Glenn made it clear that physicality does not include fighting or fisticuffs, emphasizing that winning teams don't waste time on such activities.
• ⚡ He stressed that everything the team does is intentional and focused on winning games, starting on the practice field.

Repping and Improvement

• 💪 Glenn expects the team to play hard and continue practicing hard, viewing reps as the only way to improve.
• 🧳 The coach wants the team to keep the chippiness on the sideline and save it for other teams, focusing their energy on on-field performance.