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Jets new head coach Aaron Glenn is bringing an attitude of no excuses to chaotic franchise

(Editor's note: This story was originally published on Nov. 7 and has been updated to reflect the New York Jets' hiring of Aaron Glenn.)

Three years ago, when Ben Johnson was elevated to be the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, he got a direct challenge from Aaron Glenn, the team’s defensive coordinator.

Bring it.

In every head-to-head between the offense and defense, from training camp to a midweek practice, bring it all. Bring the creativity. Bring the trick plays. Bring everything Johnson could conjure up.

Mainly bring the competitiveness.

Not only would it help make each unit better — and help Detroit go 15-2 this season and secure the No.