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Getty Images During his time as defensive coordinator of the 49ers, Robert Saleh was known as a coach who was popular with his players. Now that he’s head coach of the Jets, Saleh may be even more popular when his players hear what one of his top priorities is. Saleh said he considers helping...

Getty Images When the Jets looked like they’d go winless in 2020, it seemed obvious they’d move on from quarterback Sam Darnold to draft Trevor Lawrence. But now that the Jaguars are selecting at No. 1 and the Jets are No. 2, the decision on Darnold doesn’t seem quite so easy. In Robert...

Getty Images While Jets head coach Robert Saleh held his introductory press conference on Thursday, the team was announcing the names of several members of his coaching staff. It is highlighted by offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. LaFleur comes with...

Getty Images Robert Saleh was the fiery defensive coordinator of the 49ers sideline for years, calling effective plays that helped the unit reach Super Bowl LIV last year. He’ll probably still be fiery as he roams the sidelines as the Jets head coach in 2021. But he won’t be calling defensive...

Getty Images The Jets introduced a new head coach on Thursday and Robert Saleh will be introduced to the owner of the team in the near future. Jets CEO Christopher Johnson said at Saleh’s introductory press conference that his brother Woody was on a plane returning to the United States as he...

Getty Images When attempting to list the teams that should or would or could be interested in Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, it’s arguably easier to list the teams that shouldn’t or wouldn’t or couldn’t be. On today’s PFT Live, Chris Simms and I tried to do both. The end result was a...

USA TODAY Sports When trying to list the teams that should be interested in Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, it becomes easier to list the teams that shouldn’t be: Bills, Ravens, Chiefs, Packers, Seahawks, Chargers, Bengals. The Jets should be interested. The New York Post recently suggested...

Getty Images It’s officially official: Robert Saleh is the head coach of the New York Jets. While the team announced it had reached an agreement in principle with Saleh on Jan. 14, Saleh has now signed his contract to formalize his standing with the organization as its 20th head coach. “After...

Getty Images As the 2021 coach and G.M. hiring cycle continues, the man who runs the Fritz Pollard Alliance has expressed his disappointment regarding the opportunities given to Black coaches and executives. “Thus far, the NFL hiring cycle of 2021 has not changed the rate of hires for Blacks...

Getty Images Robert Saleh continues to fill out his staff in his first days as head coach of the Jets. According to Peter Schrager of NFL Network, Saleh is hiring Taylor Embree to be New York’s running backs coach and Miles Austin to be the team’s wide receivers coach. Embree played his...

USA TODAY Sports Jets head coach Robert Saleh isn’t just bringing Mike LaFleur from San Francisco’s offensive staff. According to Mike Silver of NFL media, Saleh is hiring 49ers offensive line coach John Benton to be New York’s offensive line coach/run game coordinator. Benton had been with...

Getty Images New Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer knew his team had the first overall pick in the draft when he took the job and now he knows where the team’s second first-round pick will fall. Jacksonville acquired the Rams’ 2021 first-rounder as part of the deal for cornerback Jalen Ramsey in...

Getty Images After spending his first four seasons with the Jets, Robby Anderson signed a two-year contract with the Panthers last offseason. He looked completely worth the $12 million guaranteed price tag in 2020. Anderson led the team with 95 receptions, finishing second with 1,096 yards...

Getty Images The first decision to be made by new Jets coach Robert Saleh will be one of his most important: Who will the team’s quarterback be in 2021, and beyond? They have Sam Darnold under contract for one more year, with the ability to pick up his fifth-year option before May 3. They also...

Getty Images As the Texans try to repair the damage the team has inflicted on the relationship with quarterback Deshaun Watson, the full extent of the divide is coming into even clearer focus. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Watson recommended not only Chiefs offensive...

Getty Images The Jets have hired Robert Saleh as their new head coach, the team announced Thursday night. Saleh’s deal is for five years, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Saleh, 41, will become the 20th head coach in franchise history. He replaces Adam Gase, whom the team fired Jan. 3 after two...

Getty Images The Jets have wrapped up another interview with Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Smith interviewed with the team for a second time on Thursday and this was in-person after a virtual interview the first time around. He joins 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as...

Getty Images One of the coaching cycle’s hottest candidates will continue his interviewing tour in the coming days. While Robert Saleh is reportedly interviewing with the Eagles on Thursday, NFL media’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report the Chargers are expected to bring in Saleh for a...

Getty Images Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer appears poised to become the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and that has raised a question: With Meyer at the helm, would the Jaguars surprise everyone by passing on Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first overall pick in...

Getty Images The Titans gained only 209 yards in their 20-13 wild-card playoff loss to the Ravens. Yet, that hasn’t slowed the interest in Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith from teams with head coaching vacancies. The Falcons had a second interview today with Smith, NFL Media reports...