Robert Saleh Leaves Jets with No Deal

 Only the Jets, right? Or maybe we should say only social media? 

Whatever you want to believe, the Jets completed their second interview with San Francisco 49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh on Wednesday after courting him for more than a day. Saleh arrived in New Jersey on Tuesday, and was on his way to Philadelphia by Wednesday evening. 

It had been speculated by numerous fans on twitter as well beat reporters that Saleh and the Jets was a "strong possibility." Unfortuantly for the Jets, they allowed Saleh to leave the building without a deal. The last time the Jets did that -- two years ago -- with the likes of Kliff Kingsbury, Matt Rhule and Mike McCarthy, none of those guys came back. While there is always the chance that Saleh could comeback to the table, the chances are slim. 

 

Saleh is highly sought after in NFL circles. In addition to the Eagles, the Detroit Lions are also very interested in the Michigan native. 

Saleh's defenses in San Fran have ranked in the top 10 in each of the past four seasons, and were as high as second last year in 2019. This past season the defense was ranked eighth. Players love playing for him, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has spoke glowingly about his candidacy for a potential head coaching job.  

With Saleh out of the picture - likely for good -- the Jets now turn their attention to other candidates like Tennesee's offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, Buffalo's OC Brian Daboll and others, as New York's ponderous search continues. Same ole Jets.