Robert Saleh’s time as head coach of the New York Jets came to an end on Tuesday after a 2-3 start to the season. Saleh’s tenure saw the team finish with a record of 20-36 over three-plus seasons, failing to make the playoffs during his time in charge. Saleh’s winning percentage of .357 ranks among the lowest in team history, but he did fare better than some other former Jets head coaches.
Saleh’s departure adds his name to a list that includes Adam Gase and Eric Mangini as former Jets head coaches who did not see out their contracts. The team now faces the task of finding a new head coach to lead them in the future, with speculation that Bill Belichick, who had a brief stint with the Jets in 2000 before resigning, could be a potential candidate.
In reflecting on Saleh’s tenure and how it compares to other Jets head coaches, it is clear that he was not as unsuccessful as Rich Kotite, who holds the lowest winning percentage in team history. The Jets have had a mixed history with head coaches, with only two coaches finishing with winning records dating back to 1963. As the team looks to the future, the search for a new head coach continues as they aim to turn around their fortunes and bring success back to New York.
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