Morash contends that Aaron Glenn believed he would have latitude to hire his own coaching staff, including a potential agreement with Wink Martindale. He says, however, that Glenn’s authority was undermined as staff were fired in a subsequent reshuffle.
According to Morash, a Florida meeting with Johnson centered on how much Johnson would pay Wink Martindale to call the plays. He claims Johnson made it clear Glenn would coach the defense and that no defensive coordinator would be hired, forcing Glenn to tell Martindale that the arrangement was not possible.
The report also describes a shift in Glenn’s message to his assistants, with Glenn telling staff they were free to seek other opportunities, only for those plans to be reversed weeks later as the staff was dismissed. Morash framed this as a direct outcome of Johnson’s intervention.
In a separate development, Morash said Jets general manager Darren Mougey has warned potential colleagues that the organization is not a place they want to work and that Woody Johnson is not the boss to rely on, signaling broader concern within the front office.
Morash also noted apparent inconsistencies in public comments from Johnson. While Johnson had previously blamed the quarterback situation, and Justin Fields specifically, he later praised Glenn’s performance, a flip that Morash views as puzzling in light of the reported power dynamics.
The Heavy Sports report, drawing on Morash’s WFAN appearance, highlights ongoing questions about leadership and internal decision-making with the Jets. The allegations, presented as claims from a media insider, underscore the sensitivity surrounding ownership influence and personnel moves within the franchise.
