Lions’ Aaron Glenn knows 1 key to slowing Jaden Daniels

Detroit The Lions play like one of the best teams in the NFL going to the playoffs. Detroit is having the best season in franchise history, going 15-2 and the top seed in the NFC playoffs. One of the most impressive parts of the 2024 Leos is their ability to succeed despite a mountain of defensive injuries. Their coaching staff is a big reason for that success.

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, in particular, has done a great job with an injury-riddled defense.

Not surprising, Glenn already has a plan to slow down KB commanders Jaiden Daniels on Saturday. Glenn outlined his plan in an interview with local media on Wednesday.

“His demeanor and how calm he is, that jumps out all over the TV copy, when you watch the TV copy,” Glenn told reporters when talking about stopping Jaden Daniels. “Another thing that jumps out is that he’s having fun playing this game, which everyone should. But you can tell he’s having fun, and there’s no better way to play this game than when you’re having fun. Obviously winning has a lot to do with it. But his ability to play games — even when he’s not playing, he’s having fun playing the game. I think that’s one of the reasons it’s so successful.”

There is certainly one way to read Glenn’s comments about Daniels. He intends to make Saturday’s game anything but fun for Daniels.

The Lions defense against the Commanders offense will certainly be a matchup to watch in this game. If Detroit finds a way to slow down Daniels, this game will be decided very quickly.

Lions OC Ben Johnson praises Aaron Glenn amid head coaching buzz

Lions fans aren’t the only ones who recognize what a great job Aaron Glenn is doing with Detroit’s defense.

Glenn has received a ton of interest from other NFL teams for their head coaching vacancies. Lions OC Ben Johnson praised Glenn in a recent interview, claiming that he is absolutely ready to become a head coach.

“He’s more than qualified now,” Johnson said Wednesday, via the 33rd team’s Arie Meirov. “You hear all our players singing his praises.” … He’s more prepared to be a head coach than anyone I’ve ever met.”

Glenn has interviewed for five head coaching positions so far this offseason. He talked to the Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Bears and Raiders. He also refused an interview with the Patriots.

Glenn is the betting favorite to become the next Saints manager. However, there is a lot buzz linking Glenn to the Jets job likewise.

It will be fascinating to see if Aaron Glenn leaves the Lions for head coaching this offseason.