All things were not sunshine and roses in Florham Park, and that might have been a pivotal factor in the firing of former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh.
In an article from Zach Rosenblatt, Dianna Russini, and Mark Puleo of The Athletic, the vibe around the Jets was said to be “off” in recent weeks.
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“Multiple players and coaches told The Athletic after Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London that the team’s vibes were ‘off,’ that Saleh was losing support, and that some — especially players on defense — were frustrated with the lack of accountability taking place as the offense kept making the same mistakes they’ve been making for the last few years, and wasting another stellar defensive effort. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett doesn’t have a lot of support on the Jets roster or coaching staff either, according to sources, and many were frustrated with his play-calling dating back to last year.”
Additionally, the article added that owner Woody Johnson “did not consult with other members of the Jets’ front office, including GM Joe Douglas, before making the decision to fire Saleh.”
Jets players and coaches in recent days have felt like the vibe was “off” — and there was a lot of frustration internally about a lack of accountability about the continued issues on offense, according to sources.
Players and coaches have had concerns about Nathaniel Hackett…
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) October 8, 2024
Tuesday has been a very fast-moving and crazy situation for the Jets. Countless reports and rumors have swirled about the handling of the Saleh firing and how players have received it.
At the end of the day, though, the firing was the correct one. Saleh was not getting the job done, and things were getting worse by the week. Whether it was his demeanor and attitude on the field or his nonchalant post-game pressers, the move was going to be made at some point. For the Jets to do it now signals a newfound urgency for the organization.
Will it fix everything in 2024? No. But firing Saleh shows that the Jets are willing to take steps toward being accountable and trying to win this season.
