Hold onto your helmets, Jets fans—this season’s turning into a literal rollercoaster! One sharp-eyed supporter pointed out a wild fact—and that’s the polar opposite of how things have been in New York. 

Woody Johnson just dropped a four-word bombshell: “We’ve got to produce.” Yep, that’s right—the Jets’ owner finally broke a 24-year streak of never firing a coach mid-season—but Robert Saleh might be the one feeling the heat. One fan fired up X, pointing out the same—Johnson hadn’t pulled the trigger on a coach mid-season before—even Adam Gase got a full ride. “Woody has never fired a Jets’ coach mid-season before. Not even Adam Gase,” the fan tweeted. 

But this year? Totally different vibe. Jets reporter Rich Cimini pointed out that the owner’s made it pretty clear he wasn’t happy with last season. At the NFL Honors in Feb, he voiced his frustration and hinted at big expectations for a bounce-back this season. “We all knew Woody Johnson’s mindset coming into this season. In February, at the NFL Honors, he told reporters that he was furious with last season and said, ‘We’ve got to produce’ in 2024,” Cimini’s tweet read. 

Having lost to Minnesota in London, the Jets’ record sat at 2-3. Coach Saleh amassed a 20-36 record, steering through a QB merry-go-round that’d make anyone dizzy. With high hopes riding on the return of veteran QB Aaron Rodgers from a torn Achilles tendon, the NYJ still stumbled to a dismal 23rd in scoring. Ouch!

On Tuesday, Johnson shattered his 24-year streak by firing Robert Saleh. Talk about breaking a code! The Jets have now hit reset on their coaching staff, all while Saleh’s defense held its own, ranking among the league’s best. But, let’s be real—the offense was the real culprit. Adding to the drama, Saleh’s firing makes him the third NFL coach to get the ax following a London loss, joining the likes of Dennis Allen and Joe Philbin. It’s a dubious club, and Saleh didn’t exactly want a membership. 

And just when you thought it couldn’t get crazier, Johnson dismissed reports of a spat with Saleh as absolutely false.

Woody Johnson shuts down heated argument rumors with Robert Saleh 

The Jets’ owner clapped back at rumors of a “heated argument” with HC Saleh, rendering the claims as “absolutely false.” 

The whole kerfuffle started when NFL Network host Colleen Wolfe hinted at a “very reliable source” during the Around the NFL podcast, claiming things got awkward between Johnson and Saleh at the league meeting in Orlando. Wolfe even managed to mix up the timeline, initially saying the spat happened Monday night before backtracking to Sunday. She later apologized to the Jets, admitting her intent wasn’t to break the news—just to stir the pot.

But why is this such a big deal? The NYJ’s coming off a 7-10 season. Back in feb, Johnson left no room for doubt, saying Saleh and GM Joe Douglas had seen him “as mad as I can be” over the team’s struggles. 

With the pressure mounting, the Jets are ready to rewrite their narrative. But can they finally break the curse? Time will tell.