Robert Saleh is gaining traction as a candidate for the Jaguars job after his Jets tenure ended, with buzz surrounding his potential return to coaching.
It’s a bit surprising, but there’s a lot of buzz about him in Jacksonville. The Jets had a rough season, and it seems that Saleh’s early exit is working in his favor.
He had a solid defense with the Jets, but the offense was lacking. Saleh has also chatted with the Raiders about their opening. If he doesn’t land a head coaching gig, he might return to the 49ers as their defensive coordinator.
It’s a strange twist of fate for Saleh, especially since his losses this season don’t look too bad now. He faced tough teams, including the 49ers and Vikings, who were playoff contenders.
During his time with the Jets, he led them to impressive defensive rankings. Plus, he’s familiar with Jacksonville, having coached their linebackers a few years back.
If he gets the job, he’ll need to fix a struggling team that allowed a lot of points and yards last season. However, he’s up against some popular candidates for the position.
The new coach will also need to help Trevor Lawrence bounce back after a tough year. Lawrence had a rough season, missing games due to a concussion, and the Jaguars ended up with a disappointing record.
Saleh’s choice of offensive coordinator will be crucial since he didn’t focus enough on that side of the ball during his time with the Jets.
