Robert Saleh “not worried” about his job security (nor should he be)

It took eleven games. It took seven losses. It took four losses in a row.

It came after Friday’s 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.

Jets coach Robert Saleh was asked by reporters whether he’s worried about his job security.

“No, I’m not worried,” Saleh said.

He shouldn’t be. This entire mess is a direct result of an organizational decision to sell its soul for Aaron Rodgers.

Everything that has happened this year flows from that. They hired offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett — who truly was a disaster in 2022 as head coach of the Broncos — as the bait to lure Rodgers. They gave receiver Allen Lazard, who was a healthy scratch on Friday, a four-year, $44 million contract because of Rodgers. They signed receiver Randall Cobb and quarterback Tim Boyle because it gave Rodgers two more friends in lieu of strangers in the locker room.

It was all about Rodgers. It continues to be all about Rodgers. For the rest of this year, and all of next year, when Davante Adams and David Bakhtiari could be joining the mix.

That’s why Saleh is going nowhere. It’s also why G.M. Joe Douglas is going nowhere. They’re running it back, even though there wasn’t much running involved this year. It’s about taking their shot, a second time, with one of the all-time greats.

So what if he turns 40 next Saturday? So what if having a torn Achilles can make someone more susceptible to another one? So what if he’s old enough to have all sorts of other injuries, especially unless major renovations are performed on the offensive line?

None of that matters because, frankly, the Jets are a for-profit business. While it would be great to win another Super Bowl, Lombardi Trophies don’t keep the lights on. Having a real sense of hope among the fan base that the pursuit might end in one does.

And that’s the bottom line. The bottom line. Rodgers being associated with the team is good for business. Especially when Rodgers himself has made a $33.8 million contribution to the right side of the balance sheet by…

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Author : ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports

Publish date : 2023-11-25 13:41:59

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