New Jets coach Glenn, GM Mougey noncommittal on Rodgers' status - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have a new coach, a new general manager and a new approach to star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Aaron Glenn, who was introduced Monday in a news conference with general manager Darren Mougey, made it clear in his comments that he doesn't consider any one player bigger than the team. Glenn was noncommittal on Rodgers, saying the future Hall of Famer will be evaluated just like every player on the roster.

«This thing is not about Aaron Rodgers, folks. This is about the roster,» Glenn told reporters after his news conference. «We plan on building the best roster that we can. So, whatever that may be — guard, tackle, defensive tackle — that's what we're evaluating.

»Listen, everybody's under the microscope. That's just what it is."

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Glenn said he has exchanged texts with Rodgers, and he hopes to speak with him at some point soon. Other than that, the newly hired coach declined to get into much detail about Rodgers. He shut down questions from reporters the way he once handled wide receivers as a cornerback for the Jets from 1994 to 2001.

«We're still in the evaluation mode, so for anybody else who's going to ask that, I'm going to give you the same answer,» Glenn said. «So don't waste your time. We clear?»

Owner Woody Johnson, whose involvement in personnel matters last season chafed people in the previous regime, said he will leave the Rodgers decision up to Glenn and Mougey. Johnson, whose relationship with the four-time MVP has appeared strained at times, said he would welcome him back if his new hires decide it's best for the team.

«Absolutely,» Johnson said. «Aaron's a talent for, sure. He's a Hall of Famer.… I'm not going to voice my opinion. That's