The New York Jets made the most shocking move so far of the NFL season, firing head coach Robert Saleh after the team’s 2-3 start.
It was a move nobody saw coming, as the Jets are playing the Buffalo Bills for first place in the AFC East this weekend. Now the shunned coach has broken his silence and made his first statement since losing his job, per NFL insider Adam Schefter.
“To the Jets Organization, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with so many incredible people. I will always be appreciative of the love and support from everyone at 1 Jets Drive.
To all of the players, I truly love and appreciate every single one of you. The character of the men in the locker room made coaching you guys the ultimate privilege. Through all the ups and downs, each and every one of you showed up everyday and attacked every moment.
To my fellow coaches and staff, it has been an honor to work with all of you. Every one of you were “all in” and made sacrifices for one another that will never be forgotten. I wish you all the very best of luck for the remainder of the season.
To the most passionate fan base in the NFL, thank you for embracing my family. It has been a pleasure calling New York our home and we will forever appreciate all of the memories that were created here.
With Love and Regard,
All Gas No Brake!!!”
The move was especially shocking since Saleh, a defensive-minded coach, had the Jets sporting one of the league’s best defenses. Saleh should fall on his feet pretty quickly, and may even be back on an NFL sideline this season.
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