Aaron Glenn is fully aware of the challenge ahead, and he is prepared to tackle it.

On Monday, the former cornerback for the Jets was unveiled as the team’s new head coach, taking the stage with the new general manager, Darren Mougey, at the practice facility in Florham Park, N.J.

Glenn has progressed through various roles since his playing days, most recently acting as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. This position marks the third time he’s held a role within the Jets organization, having previously served as both a player and scout.

His excitement for the team was evident during his inaugural press conference.

“Fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a wild ride,” Glenn told the current players. “We’re the New York Jets, and we’re ready for this (expletive).”

Although the Jets have the longest playoff drought in the NFL—currently at 14 seasons and ongoing—Glenn is undeterred by the challenge ahead.

“I want this job,” Glenn expressed. “I interviewed for several, but I really wanted this one.”

Later, he mentioned to SNY that although he aimed to bring a Super Bowl to Detroit, he set his sights on the Jets position right after the Lions’ exit in the division round.

“I didn’t want to leave the building without shaking Woody [Johnson]’s hand and securing a contract,” Glenn said. “Everything else was secondary. It’s all about the Jets, and that’s how it has been from day one.”

This moment feels full circle for the new head coach, who has taken time to reflect on his path so far.

“This is where my journey began, and you can’t create a better narrative than this,” Glenn noted. “This has been the starting point for many aspects of my life. As a player, as a scout, and now as a head coach. You really can’t script that any better. I hope this becomes my final destination; that’s my perspective on it.”

He pledged to transform the team’s culture and shared his insights on building winning teams. However, he emphasized a crucial point to SNY.

“Pep talks alone don’t change cultures,” Glenn stated. “It’s the people who do that. I learned this from Bill Parcells. When the right people with the right mindset gather around a shared vision, winning becomes a reality.”

Former Jets coach Robert Saleh was recognized for his motivational speaking style, often promoting his mantra of “all gas no brakes.”

It seems Glenn is taking a different route.

In a franchise known for frequently changing coaches, the Jets will be hoping their former player can finally stabilize this rocky journey.