Jets Owner Woody Johson Sticks with Saleh and Douglas
Woody Johnson has decided to do things the Aaron Rodgers way. Hours before the Jets wild 30-28 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, the Jets patriarch spoke to the…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 24: Head Coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
(Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)Woody Johnson has decided to do things the Aaron Rodgers way.
Hours before the Jets wild 30-28 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, the Jets patriarch spoke to the New York Post that both Head Coach Robert Saleh and General Manager Joe Douglas would return for the 2024 season.
The decision by Johnson -- while not surprising -- came just a couple of days after quarterback Aaron Rodgers endorsed Saleh, Douglas and Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
The decision was met with mixed reactions from fans, many of whom want to see the Jets change course this off-season, but that would be really tough to do.
The Jets went all in on Aaron Rodgers, and a big reason why he came to New York had a lot to with the current Jets brains-trust. Changing it now would upset the apple card, and create total chaos.
Plus look around the NFL. Are there any really outstanding candidates out there? Sure Ben Johnson, the Lions offensive coordinator is highly touted, but will he be a great Head Coach? That remains to be seen.
Over the last several years the NFL has drained the pool of quality candidates for head coach and GM to the point there aren't many great options left.
The best thing the Jets and Woody Johnson could do is stand pat and hope that lessons were learned from this disappointing/missed opportunity of a season.
