The New York Jets hired former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new head coach this week. After news of that hire broke on social media, Denver Broncos coach Sean P

Ben Johnson was the most highly-sought after coach in this hiring cycle, and Chris Simms believes the interest is more than deserved.

This is a new beginning for the New York Jets franchise, having named Aaron Glenn as their new head coach. After playing for the Jets during his 15-year NFL career, Glenn returns to the franchise. He spent eight seasons as a cornerback with the Jets from 1994 to 2001 and achieved 24 career interceptions.

Mickey Loomis views Sean Payton ties as a strength, but not a necessity, in the ongoing New Orleans Saints head coach search:

The Broncos coach hasn't benefited from the Joker-type player in Denver he grew used to in New Orleans. That will top offseason wish list.

The Detroit Lions are in the market ... and the two share the background of the Payton coaching tree, so this could be a logical pairing if the Lions elect to look elsewhere.

The Associated Press announced finalists for its season-long NFL awards on Thursday and three Denver Broncos are candidates to take home hardware. Sean Payton has been nominated for Coach of the Year

Lions defenders speak highly of defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, but he could be moving on at the end of the season.

The Broncos have a glaring need for a three-down running back and the Heisman Trophy runner-up could be a first-round option.

The Broncos hope to keep Chris Banjo, but the Jets are interested in hiring him as their special teams coordinator. More at Pro Football Rumors.

Here are the five finalists for the eight AP NFL awards that will be given out on Feb. 6, listed in alphabetical order: Brian Thomas Jr.

Dan Campbell would never say it out loud, but he knows the Detroit Lions will be just fine without their highly-touted coordinators.