Aaron Glenn Critiques Sauce Gardner, Sees Potential for Improvement

Sauce Gardner, the New York Jets' All-Pro cornerback, is entering the final year of his rookie contract amid expectations for a rebound from a disappointing 2024 season. First-year head coach Aaron Glenn has expressed confidence in Gardner's potential, emphasizing that he can become the best cornerback in the league if he improves his tackling performance, which significantly declined last season. Despite Gardner's struggles, both Glenn and the Jets organization are keen on retaining him, potentially considering a contract extension. Gardner's tackling grades have dropped from a career-high 75.2 as a rookie to just 48.6 last season, raising concerns that could impact future negotiations. Glenn believes that Gardner’s past success indicates he can return to form, stating that he is committed to developing and keeping talented players like Gardner on the roster. Overall, the Jets are focused on revitalizing Gardner’s game as they look to solidify their defense heading into the next season.