The NFL’s “Black Monday” is always a time of high tension and difficult decisions, but this year’s coaching carousel has sparked an especially fierce debate on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty. In a raw and unfiltered episode, the hosts took a deep dive into two contrasting situations: the firing of Raheem Morris by the Atlanta Falcons and the continued employment of Aaron Glenn by the New York Jets. The discussion didn’t just touch on stats and wins; it delved into the complex intersection of coaching, accountability, and the representation of black coaches in the league.
The Falcons’ “Asinine” Decision?
Coach JB began the segment with a blistering critique of the Atlanta Falcons’ decision to move on from Raheem Morris after two seasons. Despite a 6-11 record, JB pointed out that the team had won its last four games and showed significant “fight” and “buy-in” from the players. The primary point of contention was the management of the quarterback room.
“You didn’t allow him to use or have a chance to play Kirk Cousins when you paid him $160 million,” JB argued, noting that the team was forced to play rookie Michael Penix Jr. before he was ready. Once Cousins was inserted into the lineup late in the season, the Falcons reeled off four straight victories. JB contended that if Cousins had started just three games earlier, Atlanta would likely be a playoff team today. “Fired a coach who just got this team buying in is asinine to me,” he declared, calling the move “another step back for a failure organization.”
Historic Struggles for the Jets
The conversation then shifted to the New York Jets and defensive-coordinator-turned-head-coach Aaron Glenn. The statistics presented by the show were staggering: the Jets just completed a 17-game season without recording a single defensive interception—the first team in NFL history to do so. Furthermore, the defense allowed 36 passing touchdowns with zero interceptions, and the team lost its last five games by 23 points or more.
Coach JB was quick to demand accountability. “You have to fire Aaron Glenn if you did this to him [Morris],” he said. “Forward think this real quick… if I ask you next year in the halfway through the season what the Jets record is, what are you going to say? Two and four. So you know they’re firing them, so why are you waiting for the inevitable?”
The Debate Over Representation
The most intense part of the episode came when Big Smitty pushed back, refusing to advocate for Glenn’s firing. “I am not putting down another brother on this show who fought, who scratched and clawed to get his first head coaching opportunity,” Smitty stated. He argued that Glenn should be given a chance to “play with his new toys” following a series of trades that have left the Jets with a significant number of draft picks.
Coach JB challenged this stance, arguing that “keeping it real” means holding everyone to the same standard of performance. “You go from the real show to the fake show when you say you can’t say it, but you know it,” JB countered. The two sparred over the responsibility of a platform to tell the truth versus the desire to support black coaches in a league where their opportunities have historically been limited.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As the coaching search begins for the Falcons and the pressure mounts for the Jets, the debate between JB and Big Smitty highlights the immense pressure on NFL front offices. Whether the Falcons find success with a potential new role for Matt Ryan or the Jets finally turn the corner with their draft capital, the 2025 season will be remembered for its historic defensive futility in New York and a controversial change of heart in Atlanta.
For fans of The Coach JB Show, the episode was a reminder that the business of football is never just about what happens on the field—it’s about the narratives, the personalities, and the difficult questions that arise when the scoreboard doesn’t match the expectations.
