The Jets front office was struggling and hence Robert Saleh’s firing didn’t come as a big shocker! And since the team was on the ropes, everyone was demanding the head coach’s exit from the team. Well, Saleh did bid adieu to New York, but at what cost?

Soon after the Super Bowl winner coach left the Jets, there have been speculations that Aaron Rodgers was involved in the big move. However, now the Jets owner has taken the steering to clear all the rumors! As per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, “Jets owner Woody Johnson said he spoke to Aaron Rodgers on Monday night, but it wasn’t about Robert Saleh. Johnson said Rodgers had no input in the decision made this morning.”

While Johnson denied all the claims, many believe that there is much more going on behind the scenes. According to Fox Sports, the firing is being described as a “coup d’etat,” pointing out Aaron Rodgers’ influence on the Jets. His influence has grown within the team since he joined in 2023. And let’s just admit that the team has been taking every step in the star quarterback’s favor since his trade. And that’s not all!

While A-Rod might not be directly linked with Robert Saleh’s dismissal, he might be one of the reasons for the Jets taking the plunge. And this is the first time in the Jets owner’s 25-year-long career that he fired a Head Coach mid-season! He wrote in an announcement, “This was not an easy decision, but we are not where we should be given our expectations.”

The Jets owner added that this is the best time for the team and Head Coach to part ways. And that’s not all! With just five games into the 2024 season, who will take charge of the Jets? And was it the right decision to let the 45-year-old coach go?

Did the Aaron Rodgers-led Jets play it smart by firing Robert Saleh?

With Robert Saleh’s exit from New York, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich might fill his shoes on an interim basis. After his disappointing 2-3 start to the season, everyone pointed out the HC’s humdrum 20-36 record during his time with the Jets. Even Johnson raised eyebrows at the coach!

The businessman stated, “We have all this talent, and we have to deploy talent properly. This is it. This is the time to go. We’ve got to produce this year.” While Saleh did mismanage the team, the players also underperformed. And everyone had the same concern: that’s not the New York Jets we used to cheer for! So, will showing him the door make any difference?

While Saleh lagged in offensive strategies, he was a defense expert. And Dan Patrick even shed some light on his coaching. The sportscaster mentioned how he wasn’t meant to be an HC but a defensive coordinator. The analyst said, “I never thought he was a head coach. He didn’t act like a head coach.”

With Saleh becoming the first coach to be let go in 2024, Connor Hughes described the decision as “Something had to be done, and Woody is doing it.” The Jets are already falling behind the eight balls in offense and production. And while everyone is considering the former HC as a red flag, this is what Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has to say!

Connell stated, “Robert Saleh is a great football coach. There is a reason he has had the success he had.” The coach also mentioned that Rob would be fine soon and get another worth-it opportunity. While Aaron Rodgers is still in question, Saleh’s dismissal seems to be a reaction to a challenging start.

However, whether the Jets’ decision to let go of Robert Saleh will lead be positive depends on the team’s performance. Will New York address their weaknesses or will Ulbrich improve their strengths? With the team already struggling, how will the big step affect their upcoming games? Let’s see!