CBS cameras caught Aaron Glenn insisting every flag would fly if Josh Allen took Geno Smith’s hit

Glenn challenges the officials

As the teams left the field at halftime, Glenn criticized referee Ron Torbert and his crew over the unflagged hit on Smith. The Jets were trailing Buffalo in a game they eventually lost 31-12. CBS footage showed Glenn telling the officials, “if that was Josh Allen, every flag on the field would be thrown.” His complaint centered on the difference in how he believed officials would treat a comparable hit on Buffalo’s quarterback.

How Smith was hit

Late in the first half, the Jets had the ball inside Buffalo territory on third down. Smith moved out of the pocket, set his feet and released the ball before linebacker Terrel Bernard hit him in the chest and rookie T.J. Parker dove toward his knees.

Smith fell to the turf and later entered the NFL’s concussion protocol. Officials did not throw a flag on the play.

Rules analyst backs the call

CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore told viewers the crew had made the right call. The article also notes past criticism of Steratore for siding with officials, including his assessment of an overtime interception that ended Buffalo’s season in Denver last January.

Earlier halftime controversy

Glenn had drawn attention for a halftime remark last month, when he told sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala the Jets would receive the ball to start the second half against the Patriots. New England received the ensuing kickoff instead.

Asked about the comment the following day, Glenn reportedly said his words had been misconstrued. The team’s livestream of his press conference went dark.