Jets hire 49ers DC Robert Saleh as coach
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets, coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history, have reached an agreement in principle with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to be their next head coach, the team announced Thursday night.
The agreement is for five years, leagues sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Saleh, 41, who interviewed virtually last Friday, quickly established himself as the Jets' front-runner. On Tuesday, he flew to New Jersey for a second interview. On Thursday, the Jets concluded a second interview with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. At that point, the Jets held internal discussions and decided to make an offer to Saleh, a source said.
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Saleh will have resources with which to improve. The Jets have two first-round picks in 2021 (Nos. 2 and 23 overall), and they have $71 million in salary-cap space, according to information from Over The Cap. They also own two first-round picks in 2022.
LINK: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30714551/new-york-jets-hiring-robert-saleh-coach-sources-say
That last paragraph would have gotten my attention too -- cap money and draft picks. More than enough to turn around a team virtually overnight.
Shit. Hate losing him in San Francisco.
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