When Namath retired after the 1977 season, his average of 197.6 passing yards per game was the best in NFL history, and he entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Class of 1985.

As did Connie Carberg, who became the NFL's first female scout while working for the Jets from 1976-1980, and called Glenn a "super person" and "true Jet" upon Wednesday's news of his hire.

Former Alabama quarterback Joe Namath had a stern message following the team's loss to Florida State Saturday.