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The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Aaron Glenn is ready to be Jets coach after Bill Parcells' advice
That was not exactly what Glenn wanted to hear in 2012, four years after retiring from a stellar 15-year career as an NFL cornerback, when the bug hit him to try getting back in the league to pursue a coaching career. "He told me that he wanted me to scout first, because I had a chance to be a head coach," the New York Jets coach told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday. "And to be a good head coach, you've got to understand personnel. So, listen, I did not want to do it at all. I wanted to go straight to coaching. "But man, that was the best advice I could have gotten." And look at him now. Glenn, 52, worked as a scout for the Jets for two years before steadily climbing the NFL coaching ladder and bringing Parcells' prediction to life. In personnel, which included scouting the NFL and colleges, Glenn learned the nuances of every position, which goes so far in handling the evaluation business of his new job. Let Parcells, the Hall of Famer who coached Glenn with the Jets and later with the Dallas Cowboys, tell us why he thinks this is such a big deal. "I want to tell you one thing about him that I think is interesting," Parcells told USA TODAY Sports during a phone interview, shortly after Glenn was hired. "There are very few pro football players that when their football career is over, they're willing to go to another profession and start at the lowest level. But Aaron did that because he was trying to get the proper foundation. That one thing showed me that he was serious about being a coach." Glenn was at the Ozzie Newsome GM Forum hosted by the Black College Football Hall of Fame and supported by the NFL, part of a roundtable discussion that also featured Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles and Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot. That provided Glenn another reason to be nostalgic as he opened up to an audience that included several college coaches. Bowles was Glenn's crafty position coach for a year with the Jets and two seasons with the Cowboys. Fontenot shared much insight when he worked in the New Orleans Saints personnel department during the five seasons Glenn was the team's secondary coach. It's no wonder that Glenn, reflecting on his rise, emphasized not cutting corners. "I try to tell a lot of people: 'Don't miss a step,'" Glenn said. "And that's not just in your process of becoming a head coach, but in the scheme of things in general. I've had an opportunity to hit a number of different parts of the NFL that a lot of people don't get a chance to. So, whatever it is as far as learning experience in this league, you've got to take it. Even though you might think it will slow you down from getting that next job, it's really helping you in that next job because you're getting valuable information." That mindset probably goes double as Glenn gets on with the task of trying to revitalize the franchise riding with the NFL's longest playoff drought at 14 seasons. Of course, these jobs generally open up for a reason and with the Jets, the calling card is instability. Glenn marks the sixth Jets coach since 2009. But at least he has been a first-hand witness to a stark turnaround, having a key role as the Detroit Lions transformed from an essential doormat to one of the NFL's most legitimate championship contenders over the past two seasons under coach Dan Campbell. It can indeed happen. Perhaps he's perfect for this. Parcells calls him "a tiger." As a player, Glenn's tenacity made up for his slight stature at 5-foot, 9-inches. As a coach, that same aggressive flow endears him to players who vouch for his ability to relate. Something that veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith said about Glenn earlier this year, as the Lions ramped up for their (very short) playoff run, summed up widespread sentiment. "For a coach to relate to players, and players to relate to a coach who played for 15 years, it's like you want to listen," Smith told USA TODAY Sports. "You have that trust." Although the Lions were upset in their playoff opener, nearly a year after their collapse in the NFC title game, Glenn's stock rose on his ability to patch up an injury-ravaged unit to the point that Detroit earned the NFC's No. 1 seed. Fixing the Jets, 5-12 in 2024, is an entirely different animal. To which Glenn doesn't seem to even blink. After all, he stepped into the NFL in 1994 as the Jets' first-round pick (12th overall) from Texas A&M. "This is my third time around the horn with the Jets," he said. "It's fate. I was meant to have that job. Even though there are some things to work out, there is no other job that fits." Glenn surely has some nerve, casting the Jets as a dream job. We'll see. Glenn told reporters last week that 91% of players attended all of the offseason workout. Teamed with new general manager Darren Mougey, didn't bother to try it with Aaron Rodgers, and instead is rolling with former Steeler Justin Fields. Fate (and the NFL schedule-makers) lined up Pittsburgh and Rodgers for Glenn's debut on Sept. 7, so, no lack of interest. But first things first. Training camp opens in five weeks. As Justin Fields energizes Jets, we'll know soon if Steelers goofed with Aaron Rodgers "I'm going to approach it just like I always have," Glenn said. "I want to be in the bunker with the players, meaning I want the players to know I'm in there with them. To me, that's what training camp is all about. That's when you'll begin to really build a foundation as a team." If Glenn's old school philosophy and desire for physicality is any indication, the Jets could be in for one of the NFL's most demanding camps. Glenn knows. The Lions were noted for their physical camps under Campbell. Detroit's coach, who played with Glenn at A&M and coached with him on Sean Payton's staff in New Orleans, also gets a lot of credit from Glenn for preparing him to transition to this new opportunity. Campbell saw to it that Glenn handled some of the head coaching tasks, such as setting the camp practice schedule. That couldn't hurt. But... "You know, when you become a head coach, it's not exactly what you thought it was," Parcells said. "I tell all the guys that I've worked with, when they start out, there are going to be five or six things that happen every day that you wish wouldn't happen. If you can't deal with that, then you need to find another business, because that's the way professional athletics are. There are things that happen and you just have to be willing to persevere and cope. I'm not trying to sound like this is some courageous undertaking. You get quite a bit of adversity along the way. You have to be prepared to deal with it." Aaron Rodgers went to Mike Tomlin's backyard cookout. There was chemistry (and good food) That said, Parcells is excited about Glenn's chances to ultimately succeed because he believes that he is well prepared. After all, a dozen years ago, he took Parcells' career advice. "When you're coaching, you're really teaching," Parcells said. "Communication is vital. You've got to figure out how to do that with your pupils. Listen, this kid, all I can say is he's prepared for the undertaking. Even with that, it never goes the way you think it's going to go. The boat's going to rock and there's going to be sharks in the water. I know he understands that. Even with the preparation, you can't expect the transition to be smooth. But I'm fired up for him." This is a sweet spot about now for Glenn. He hasn't lost a game. He hasn't been put on blast by the New York tabloids because of a controversial decision. He's relaxed, grateful for all of his mentors and eager to share insights with younger coaches. In a few weeks, though, the grind will arrive. He may be a rookie coach, but he's been around the NFL long enough in other capacities to realize the pressure cooker that looms. "I'm going to be around the players as much as possible," Glenn said. "They'll get to know me and I'll get to know them. But I want to make sure at this point that I spend as much time with my wife and kids as I can." Which represents another good move. Follow Jarrett Bell on social media: @JarrettBell
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Exclusive: Aaron Glenn followed legend's advice, is ready to be Jets coach
ATLANTA – Maybe Aaron Glenn isn't a short time away from his debut as a rookie NFL head coach if he didn't follow through on some pertinent advice from Bill Parcells. Be a scout. That was not exactly what Glenn wanted to hear in 2012, four years after retiring from a stellar 15-year career as an NFL cornerback, when the bug hit him to try getting back in the league to pursue a coaching career. 'He told me that he wanted me to scout first, because I had a chance to be a head coach,' the New York Jets coach told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday. 'And to be a good head coach, you've got to understand personnel. So, listen, I did not want to do it at all. I wanted to go straight to coaching. 'But man, that was the best advice I could have gotten.' And look at him now. Glenn, 52, worked as a scout for the Jets for two years before steadily climbing the NFL coaching ladder and bringing Parcells' prediction to life. In personnel, which included scouting the NFL and colleges, Glenn learned the nuances of every position, which goes so far in handling the evaluation business of his new job. Let Parcells, the Hall of Famer who coached Glenn with the Jets and later with the Dallas Cowboys, tell us why he thinks this is such a big deal. 'I want to tell you one thing about him that I think is interesting,' Parcells told USA TODAY Sports during a phone interview, shortly after Glenn was hired. 'There are very few pro football players that when their football career is over, they're willing to go to another profession and start at the lowest level. But Aaron did that because he was trying to get the proper foundation. That one thing showed me that he was serious about being a coach.' Glenn was at the Ozzie Newsome GM Forum hosted by the Black College Football Hall of Fame and supported by the NFL, part of a roundtable discussion that also featured Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles and Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot. That provided Glenn another reason to be nostalgic as he opened up to an audience that included several college coaches. Bowles was Glenn's crafty position coach for a year with the Jets and two seasons with the Cowboys. Fontenot shared much insight when he worked in the New Orleans Saints personnel department during the five seasons Glenn was the team's secondary coach. It's no wonder that Glenn, reflecting on his rise, emphasized not cutting corners. 'I try to tell a lot of people: 'Don't miss a step,'' Glenn said. 'And that's not just in your process of becoming a head coach, but in the scheme of things in general. I've had an opportunity to hit a number of different parts of the NFL that a lot of people don't get a chance to. So, whatever it is as far as learning experience in this league, you've got to take it. Even though you might think it will slow you down from getting that next job, it's really helping you in that next job because you're getting valuable information.' That mindset probably goes double as Glenn gets on with the task of trying to revitalize the franchise riding with the NFL's longest playoff drought at 14 seasons. Of course, these jobs generally open up for a reason and with the Jets, the calling card is instability. Glenn marks the sixth Jets coach since 2009. But at least he has been a first-hand witness to a stark turnaround, having a key role as the Detroit Lions transformed from an essential doormat to one of the NFL's most legitimate championship contenders over the past two seasons under coach Dan Campbell. It can indeed happen. Perhaps he's perfect for this. Parcells calls him 'a tiger.' As a player, Glenn's tenacity made up for his slight stature at 5-foot, 9-inches. As a coach, that same aggressive flow endears him to players who vouch for his ability to relate. Something that veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith said about Glenn earlier this year, as the Lions ramped up for their (very short) playoff run, summed up widespread sentiment. 'For a coach to relate to players, and players to relate to a coach who played for 15 years, it's like you want to listen,' Smith told USA TODAY Sports. 'You have that trust.' Although the Lions were upset in their playoff opener, nearly a year after their collapse in the NFC title game, Glenn's stock rose on his ability to patch up an injury-ravaged unit to the point that Detroit earned the NFC's No. 1 seed. Fixing the Jets, 5-12 in 2024, is an entirely different animal. To which Glenn doesn't seem to even blink. After all, he stepped into the NFL in 1994 as the Jets' first-round pick (12th overall) from Texas A&M. 'This is my third time around the horn with the Jets,' he said. 'It's fate. I was meant to have that job. Even though there are some things to work out, there is no other job that fits.' Glenn surely has some nerve, casting the Jets as a dream job. We'll see. Glenn told reporters last week that 91% of players attended all of the offseason workout. Teamed with new general manager Darren Mougey, didn't bother to try it with Aaron Rodgers, and instead is rolling with former Steeler Justin Fields. Fate (and the NFL schedule-makers) lined up Pittsburgh and Rodgers for Glenn's debut on Sept. 7, so, no lack of interest. But first things first. Training camp opens in five weeks. As Justin Fields energizes Jets, we'll know soon if Steelers goofed with Aaron Rodgers 'I'm going to approach it just like I always have,' Glenn said. 'I want to be in the bunker with the players, meaning I want the players to know I'm in there with them. To me, that's what training camp is all about. That's when you'll begin to really build a foundation as a team.' If Glenn's old school philosophy and desire for physicality is any indication, the Jets could be in for one of the NFL's most demanding camps. Glenn knows. The Lions were noted for their physical camps under Campbell. Detroit's coach, who played with Glenn at A&M and coached with him on Sean Payton's staff in New Orleans, also gets a lot of credit from Glenn for preparing him to transition to this new opportunity. Campbell saw to it that Glenn handled some of the head coaching tasks, such as setting the camp practice schedule. That couldn't hurt. But… 'You know, when you become a head coach, it's not exactly what you thought it was,' Parcells said. 'I tell all the guys that I've worked with, when they start out, there are going to be five or six things that happen every day that you wish wouldn't happen. If you can't deal with that, then you need to find another business, because that's the way professional athletics are. There are things that happen and you just have to be willing to persevere and cope. I'm not trying to sound like this is some courageous undertaking. You get quite a bit of adversity along the way. You have to be prepared to deal with it.' Aaron Rodgers went to Mike Tomlin's backyard cookout. There was chemistry (and good food) That said, Parcells is excited about Glenn's chances to ultimately succeed because he believes that he is well prepared. After all, a dozen years ago, he took Parcells' career advice. 'When you're coaching, you're really teaching,' Parcells said. 'Communication is vital. You've got to figure out how to do that with your pupils. Listen, this kid, all I can say is he's prepared for the undertaking. Even with that, it never goes the way you think it's going to go. The boat's going to rock and there's going to be sharks in the water. I know he understands that. Even with the preparation, you can't expect the transition to be smooth. But I'm fired up for him.' This is a sweet spot about now for Glenn. He hasn't lost a game. He hasn't been put on blast by the New York tabloids because of a controversial decision. He's relaxed, grateful for all of his mentors and eager to share insights with younger coaches. In a few weeks, though, the grind will arrive. He may be a rookie coach, but he's been around the NFL long enough in other capacities to realize the pressure cooker that looms. 'I'm going to be around the players as much as possible,' Glenn said. 'They'll get to know me and I'll get to know them. But I want to make sure at this point that I spend as much time with my wife and kids as I can.' Which represents another good move. Follow Jarrett Bell on social media: @JarrettBell
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New York Giants legend Bill Parcells to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame
New York Giants legend Bill Parcells to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame Legendary New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells will soon add to the long list of honors that currently line his resume. In addition to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Giants Ring of Honor, Parcells will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Saturday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m. ET on the Patriot Place Plaza. Parcells served as head coach of the Patriots from 1993 to 1996, helping restore credibility and competitive success to a struggling franchise. Inheriting a team that had gone 14-50 over the previous four seasons, including an NFL worst 2-14 season in 1992 and 1-15 season in 1990, Parcells made an immediate impact. In 1994, he led the Patriots on a season-ending seven-game win streak to secure their first playoff berth in eight years. The performance earned Parcells NFL Coach of the Year honors. After finishing 6-10 in 1995, the Patriots rebounded with an 11-win season in 1996, tying the then franchise record for wins and earning their first division title in a decade. After a convincing, 28-3, victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional playoff game in foggy Foxborough, the Patriots hosted their first AFC Championship game and defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 20-6, to reach Super Bowl XXXI, marking just the second Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. Parcells was a Patriots Hall of Fame finalist five times (2011, 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2023) before his 2025 induction. A Pro Football Hall of Famer (Class of 2013), Parcells is the only head coach in NFL history to lead four different teams to the playoffs and three different teams to a conference championship game. He is also a member of the Patriots 1990s All-Decade Team. Although Parcells' career success transcends what he did with the Giants, he is most well-known for his time as linebackers coach (1981-1982), defensive coordinator (1979, 1981-1982), and head coach (1983-1991) of Big Blue. During his time with the Giants, Parcells led the team to two Super Bowl championships, including their first ever (1986). He was also named Pro Football Weekly NFL Coach of the Year, The Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year, and AP NFL Coach of the Year that season. Parcells will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame alongside wide receiver Julian Edelman.
Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Terrifying Moment Plastic Surgeon Notices Lip Filler Went Dangerously Wrong
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. There are risks to everything you do, so it's no surprise that plastic surgeons are often asked about the complications they've encountered throughout their careers. Dr. Alexis Parcells, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 15 years of experience, recently shared the "craziest complication" she has ever come across in practice—via a TikTok video (@alexisparcellsmd) that has now amassed over 803,000 views. In the video, she details a medical emergency that occurred more than a decade ago while she was injecting a woman with filler. She told Newsweek that while such events are "very rare," a blockage in the blood vessels—known as vascular occlusion—can sometimes happen. Minimally invasive procedures remain the most popular cosmetic option due to their ability to deliver immediate results with minimal downtime, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). These treatments account for 80 percent of all procedures, with neurotoxins (such as Botox) and dermal fillers leading the way—administered routinely by 90 percent of surgeons. Parcells, who practices in New York, emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks involved with cosmetic injectables, especially lip fillers. She told Newsweek: "It's important to educate the public on this important topic so that if they do decide to have a filler procedure, they understand the risks." In the video, she recounts injecting the patient's left upper lip and suddenly noticing that half of her lip and face turned completely white. This alarming sign indicated that some of the filler had entered a blood vessel, obstructing blood flow to the upper lip, nose, and cheek. A stock image of a woman being injected with lip filler. A stock image of a woman being injected with lip filler. familylifestyle/iStock / Getty Images Plus Sam Fuller, an Indiana-based plastic surgeon, told Newsweek how hyaluronic acid is the most common product used in lip filler. "It used to hydrate and increase volume of the tissue of the lips, cheeks, and other areas. It is gelatinous in nature with varying degrees of stiffness and structure, and can last 6-18 months in the body before it is eventually reabsorbed," he said. "However, when it is inadvertently injected into a blood vessel, it may occlude it, causing serious compromise. This can lead to inadequate perfusion and blood supply to the surrounding tissue, including the lip, cheek, nose, and other parts of the face. Without treatment, necrosis and tissue loss can occur. In devastating cases, skin loss and permanent scarring can be seen." "I realized immediately," Parcells said, adding that although she had never seen it happen before, she had been trained to recognize it. She described the experience as "traumatic and terrifying," but stayed calm and began massaging the area to break up the filler and restore blood flow. A colleague applied warm compresses while she administered additional medication, including an enzyme to dissolve the filler. Ultimately, the filler was fully dissolved, blood circulation returned, and she even paid for the patient to undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy to support recovery. Tips for Choosing a Safe and Experienced Filler Provider Parcells hopes her video helps patients when it comes to the selecting practitioner experience. She told Newsweek: "If you decide to have a filler procedure, it is important to select a provider who is well-trained in lip filler technique. You can ask to see a provider's certifications. "Additionally, you can read real patient reviews online, see before and after photos, and ask to speak to a recent patient who underwent this procedure. If the injector cannot provide this information, they may not be experienced enough. "Make sure to ask if your filler is reversible in the event of an emergency (such as this), and confirm they have all the materials necessary to reverse the product." TikTok Reacts The April 2 video has received more than 63,000 likes and almost 1,600 comments. "And that's why [doctors] should be performing fillers and Botox," said one comment with over 12,000 likes. "It's refreshing for a physician be so honest," praised another user, and a third agreed: "I'd send someone to you after that experience. Side effects happen but this is the type of care that makes a huge difference." If you have a personal dilemma, let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice on relationships, family, friends, money and work and your story could be featured on Newsweek's "What Should I Do? section.
Fox News
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Former Patriots coach Bill Parcells to be inducted in team's hall of fame
It took some time, but Bill Parcells is finally getting a place in the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. Team owner Robert Kraft announced on Tuesday at the NFL league meetings in Florida that he will be including Parcells in this year's class as a contributor, ending a rift between the two that culminated in Parcells leaving after New England's Super Bowl loss after the 1996 season. "In the early 1990s, the Patriots were in disarray," Kraft said in a statement. "But the hiring of Bill Parcells in 1993, a two-time Super Bowl champion, brought instant credibility to the franchise." Parcells coached four seasons in New England from 1993 to 1996. The team went just 5-11 in his first season. Then, Parcells led a fast rebuild, with the Patriots going from the bottom of the AFC East to an 11-5 finish in 1996. They made a run to the Super Bowl to cap that season, where they lost to the Green Bay Packers. That Super Bowl was significant in the end of Parcells' tenure in New England, with him resigning as coach days later in a dispute with Kraft about personnel control. Parcells ended up leaving the Patriots to coach the AFC East rival New York Jets in 1997. Then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue worked out a deal giving the Patriots four draft picks to allow Parcells to coach the Jets. The incident caused friction between Parcells and the franchise, with Parcells being nominated for the Patriots hall five times (2011, 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2023), but never making it in. In the intervening years, Parcells was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the only coach in NFL history to ever lead four different teams to the playoffs and three different teams to a conference championship game. He is also a member of the Patriots 1990s All-Decade Team. Kraft told reporters in Florida that it was his wish to see Parcells honored "while both of us are alive." Parcells and Kraft both will turn 84 this summer. "I am sure he would have been voted in eventually, but I wanted to expedite the process so he can enjoy the ceremony," Kraft said. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.
