Robert Saleh named Head Coach of the New York Jets

 The Jets have their man. The Jets agreed to terms with former 49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh to become their new head coach. The Jets and Saleh agreed to a five-year deal. 

The news was broken by Adam Schefter of NFL.com. Schefter also revealed that Saleh plans to bring Passing Game Coordinator Mike LaFluer over as the Jets new Offensive Coordinator. It remains to be seen who the quarterbacks coach, and defensive coordinator will be, but at this point it is a moment for Jets fans to celebrate. 

Jets fans haven't had this feeling in a long, long time. Give credit to the Johnson brothers for giving General Manager Joe Douglas the power to conduct the search and get his guy. 

 

The Jets had interviewed Saleh extensively on Tuesday and Wednesday before he left for Florida to interview with the Eagles. The Jets also interviewed Arthur Smith the OC of the Tennessee Titans. 

There was speculation this past weekend that ex-Eagles coach Doug Pederson would be a candidate for the job due to his close relationship with Douglas, but the Jets never moved toward him. 

Saleh's defenses were ranked in the Top 10 for the 49ers the past four seasons, including second in total defense in 2019, the year the 49ers went to Super Bowl LIV. Saleh has been to two Super Bowls in his coaching career, including winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks.