The difference-makers who can help Jets turn things around for Aaron Glenn in Year 2

Nypost · Jun 02, 2026 · 219 words · By Steve Serby

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Aaron Glenn welcomes more help than he had as a rookie head coach saddled with growing pains, starting with a veteran quarterback of his offense (Geno Smith) and a veteran offensive coordinator/play-caller (Frank Reich) and a veteran quarterback of his…

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Why it matters

learned a lot from his first year — good, bad and ugly — and I think he wants to not just show the world but show us that he’s a guy that wants to win, he knows how to win,” new Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick said.

Common ground

“First year is always tough for any head coach, there’s a lot of adjustments.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that reunites with new Jets defensive coordinator Brian Duker?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “reunites with new Jets defensive coordinator Brian Duker”

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Only the NYPost cross-reference identifies Brian Duker as the defensive coordinator for the Jets.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Brian Duker’s role be [defensive coordinator]
https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/sports/brian-duker-details-jet…

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Claim 2: “Demario Davis [is a] veteran quarterback of his defense”

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ESPN reports the Jets reached an agreement with LB Demario Davis, and other web results describe him as a veteran brought in to help Aaron Glenn's defense.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New York Jets' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall and their second under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. They will att…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Jets_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of players who have appeared in at least one regular season or postseason game in the National Football League (NFL), American Football League (AFL), or All-America Football Conference …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NFL_players_(D)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Davis is a common English-language surname.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_with_surname_Da…

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Claim 3: “Geno Smith [is a] veteran quarterback of his offense”

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Multiple sources (web search and Wikipedia) confirm Geno Smith is the quarterback for the New York Jets under head coach Aaron Glenn.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American professional football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Cal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Rodgers

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paul Andrew Lock (born November 10, 1996) is an American professional football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Lock

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eugene Cyril "Geno" Smith III (born October 10, 1990) is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geno_Smith

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Claim 4: “Frank Reich [is a] veteran offensive coordinator/play-caller”

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Wikipedia confirms Frank Reich is currently the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aaron Devone Glenn (born July 16, 1972) is an American professional football coach and former cornerback who is the head coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He previousl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Glenn

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Frank Michael Reich (; RYKE; born December 4, 1961) is an American professional football coach and former quarterback who is currently the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets of the National F…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Reich

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Claim 5: “Across 120 games, Fitzpatrick brings 21 picks with him”

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Two independent web search results (including Jets Wire) confirm Fitzpatrick has played 120 career games and recorded 21 interceptions.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 15, 2026 ... Factoring his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fitzpatrick has played in 120 career games and has recorded 21 interceptions and 60 pass ...
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/6-things-know-jets-safety-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Minkah Annane Fitzpatrick Jr. (born November 17, 1996) is an American professional football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minkah_Fitzpatrick

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 15, 2026 ... Factoring his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fitzpatrick has played in 120 career games and has recorded 21 interceptions and 60 pass ...
https://jetswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2026/03/…

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Claim 6: “The Jets somehow failed to register a single interception in 2025”

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Web search results explicitly state that the New York Jets finished the 2025 season with zero interceptions, becoming the first team in NFL history to do so.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Confere…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Jets

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New York Jets' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall and their first under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. This season began …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Jets_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of seasons completed by the New York Jets. The Jets, formerly known as the Titans of New York, are an American football franchise that competes as a member club in the National Football…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_Jets_seasons

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Claim 7: “Minkah Fitzpatrick [is a] new Jets safety”

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Wikipedia and NYPost both confirm Minkah Fitzpatrick is a safety for the New York Jets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Minkah Annane Fitzpatrick Jr. (born November 17, 1996) is an American professional football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alaba…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minkah_Fitzpatrick

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Claim 8: “Brian Duker, a former Dolphins pass game coordinator”

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Only the NYPost cross-reference mentions Brian Duker was the secondary coach and defensive passing game coordinator for the Dolphins.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Duker was the secondary coach and defensive passing game coordinator for the Dolphins over the past two seasons.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/sports/brian-duker-details-jet…

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Claim 9: “Aaron Glenn [is a] rookie head coach”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that the 2025 season was the first under head coach Aaron Glenn.

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web search NEUTRAL — Aaron (given name) ... Aaron is an English masculine given name. The 'h' phoneme in the original Hebrew pronunciation "Aharon" (אהרן) is dropped in the Greek, Ἀαρών, from which the English form, Aaron…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_(given_name)

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web search NEUTRAL — Aaron's has the best furniture, electronics, appliances, computers and more with affordable payments. Decorate your home with a new look.
https://www.aarons.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Part of the Law given to Moses at Sinai granted Aaron the priesthood for himself and his male descendants, and he became the first High Priest of the Israelites. [7] Levitical priests or kohanim are t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron

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Claim 10: “The three-time All-Pro”

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Wikipedia lists Minkah Fitzpatrick as a 3x First-team All-Pro (2019, 2020, 2022).

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web search NEUTRAL — Minkah Fitzpatrick · 3× First-team All-Pro (2019, 2020, 2022) · 5× Pro Bowl (2019, 2020, 2022–2024) · NFL interceptions co-leader (2022) · 2× CFP national champion ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minkah_Fitzpatrick

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 3, 2020 ... Cam Heyward is an All-Pro for the second time, while Minkah Fitzpatrick and TJ Watt are first-time selections.
https://www.steelers.com/news/three-steelers-named-ap-all-pr…

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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago ... Although Fitzpatrick never won a Super Bowl or became a full time franchise quarterback, his legacy is unique. He finished his career with more ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaBNpowJXFP/

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