One thing we know is that Aaron Glenn wants his New York Jets to be a physical football team, and for running back Braelon Allen, that's right in his wheelhouse.
With the Jets set to adopt a run-first approach under Tanner Engstrand with a solid offensive line and a trio of running backs, all of whom possess the talent to be good contributors, New York won't be pushed around.
For Allen, he will be entering his second year after a decent return in his rookie season, and don't think he's looking forward to putting defenders on the ground in 2025.
"He's stressed since Day 1 back in the spring, physicality was number one," Allen said. "And that's going to be our identity. That starts up front and with the run game. So he's relying on us to kind of set that tone. Him being a defensive-minded head coach, that kind of trickles over onto the offensive side as well.
"And that's part of my game that's already kind of instilled in me. So, nothing new."
With the Jets set to lean heavily on the run game, Allen, along with Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis, will be tasked with setting the tone for Engstrand's unit and also taking the pressure off quarterback Justin Fields.
Allen's bruising style saw him take his opportunities when presented last year, and it feels like more will be put on his plate under Engstrand, which includes being a battering ram behind his offensive line.
Glenn wants to instill a tough mentality in his team, and Allen might just be the driving force for it in 2025.
