Robert Saleh was stated to be blindsided by the choice the New York Jets made to fireplace him on Tuesday, however the former head coach insists he’s nothing however grateful for the chance.
Saleh made his first public feedback since his firing with a press release he issued to Professional Soccer Speak on Wednesday. He thanked the Jets group, his former gamers, employees and followers for his or her assist throughout his three-plus seasons in New York.
“To the Jets group, I’m grateful to have had the chance to work with so many unbelievable individuals,” Saleh stated. “I’ll all the time be appreciative of the love and assist from everybody at 1 Jets Drive.
“To the entire gamers, I really love and respect each single one in all you. The character of the lads within the locker room made teaching you guys the final word privilege. By all of the ups and downs, every one in all you confirmed up on a regular basis and attacked each second.
“To my fellow coaches and employees, it has been an honor to work with all of you. Each one in all you have been ‘all in’ and made sacrifices for each other that can by no means be forgotten. I want you all the easiest of luck for the rest of the season.
“To essentially the most passionate fan base within the NFL, thanks for embracing my household. It has been a pleasure calling New York our dwelling and we’ll eternally respect the entire reminiscences that have been created right here.”
Saleh was fired following a loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. The Jets at the moment are 2-3 on the season after going 7-10 every of the final two years and 4-13 the 12 months they employed Saleh in 2021.
Although there gave the impression to be some pressure between Saleh and Aaron Rodgers in latest weeks, a report on Tuesday claimed the connection between the 2 was in a great place.
Jets proprietor Woody Johnson stated the choice to fireplace Saleh was his alone. There have nonetheless been some fascinating theories concerning the timing of the transfer, nonetheless, and one appears to make quite a lot of sense.
