ESPN analyst Mike Greenberg labeled Jets head coach Aaron Glenn's decision not to use timeouts at the end of the first half as inexcusable following New York's 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The criticism targets a specific game management choice that Greenberg argues is the most important part of the coaching job.
The second quarter for the Jets ended with an interception, a punt, and one final play. In that span, the Dolphins controlled the clock with two possessions, including a 15-play, 91-yard touchdown drive. Glenn told reporters that while they maybe should have called timeouts to get the ball back, the team felt confident they could stop Miami and regain possession. Greenberg rejected this rationale on X, stating that Glenn is as bad at game management as any coach he has ever seen.
The loss to the Dolphins, who were previously winless, marks a significant low for a New York team that is currently 2-5. Miami outgained the Jets 377-360 in total yards. Although New York applied pressure in the fourth quarter, outscoring Miami 11-7, a three-and-out sequence led to a Dolphins touchdown on their next drive. That scoring play took just over a minute to complete, sealing the result.
The Jets' season has featured flashes of competitiveness alongside frustrating defeats. The team opened the year with a win over the Tennessee Titans and nearly beat the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions. They also defeated the AFC North-leading Cleveland Browns. However, losses to the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots have compounded the struggles. The Jets have not made the playoffs since 2010, and Greenberg suggested that unless something changes, that streak will continue.