Robert Saleh is opening up on the New York Jets’ determination to go together with a brand new head coach … and he took the excessive highway, expressing nothing however appreciation to the group for giving him a shot.
Saleh launched an announcement Wednesday morning … thanking the Jets for the chance “to work with so many unbelievable individuals.”
“I’ll at all times be appreciative of the love and assist from everybody at 1 Jets Drive,” he stated.
He then thanked the gamers he labored with over the course of his three-plus seasons on the helm of Gang Inexperienced.
“The character of the lads within the locker room made teaching you guys the last word privilege. Via all of the ups and downs, each one in all you confirmed up on a regular basis and attacked each second.”
Whereas some followers had been in assist of the choice to maneuver on from the 45-year-old coach, he nonetheless took time to thank the Jets backers for embracing his household.
“It has been a pleasure calling New York our dwelling and we’ll without end respect all the recollections that had been created right here.”
The timing of the transfer got here as a shock … nevertheless it’s general not too shocking — as Saleh held a 20-36 file throughout his tenure.
Even with Aaron Rodgers again from his Achilles harm this 12 months, the offense continues to be caught in first gear — and former NFL normal supervisor Michael Lombardi advised TMZ Sports activities the offense is the basis of the issue for New York.
Saleh will get pleasure from a couple of months of R&R earlier than he reportedly regroups for the following NFL hiring cycle … which will definitely ramp up on the finish of the season.