OT: New York Jets Hire Robert Saleh
January 14th, 2021 at 10:29 PM ^
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We've reached an agreement in principle with Robert Saleh to become our head coach.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 15, 2021
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January 14th, 2021 at 10:51 PM ^
January 14th, 2021 at 10:32 PM ^
That really sucks for him. Great that he got a HC job but Jets are a garbage organization and he has to make it work with Darnold (jury still out on that)
January 14th, 2021 at 10:33 PM ^
Yeah I think he actually really wanted to come back to the area and coach the Lions, as it was reported he continued staying in touch with them. But it seems like Detroit is looking at Smith pretty strongly.
January 15th, 2021 at 4:25 AM ^
You’re a garbage organization, Gentleman Squirrels. Gase was a terrible hire that the fans unanimously hated and the last GM was disappointing, but the GM of 1 yr Joe Douglas is widely respected, had a solid draft, and fleeced Seattle getting 2 first rounders and a safety for an overrated and disgruntled Jamal Adams. The Jets have tons of draft capital and cap space, this was one of the more appealing coaching vacancies and the Jets got their man before Saleh had s chance to fly to his interview with Detroit.
As for Darnold who knows, but they do have the #2 pick so can go with Fields or Wilson, or can get Darnold oline help and other weapons with their picks and cap space.
January 15th, 2021 at 7:42 AM ^
Right, he should have held out for the Lions job, that’s a great organization.
January 14th, 2021 at 10:40 PM ^
In lieu of flowers, where should we send donations in memory of Robert Saleh?
January 14th, 2021 at 10:40 PM ^
Double post.
January 14th, 2021 at 10:40 PM ^
Same old Lions.
January 14th, 2021 at 10:50 PM ^
Stick to the pulpit.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:08 PM ^
Stick to the shit hole.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:17 PM ^
Thought you guys would like that one. Gotta have faith, right? Unless you're a man of faith I guess.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:17 PM ^
No need to be a jerk, or does it just come naturally???
January 15th, 2021 at 5:08 AM ^
lew, maybe you were just trying to be humorous, but of all the folks that post here SRJK is literally the last guy in the line to take shots at.
January 15th, 2021 at 6:25 AM ^
Whereas I, on the other hand, am a complete tool, and deserve to be pelted with rocks and garbage.
January 15th, 2021 at 8:23 AM ^
actually sam, despite your otherwise pleasant and relevant commentary, inexplicably it's worse for you....
January 15th, 2021 at 9:22 AM ^
I liked the GM hire. Let's wait to pass judgement and see who ends up as the HC before we throw that out there again. Although I have to admit, he was my 1st choice.
January 14th, 2021 at 10:43 PM ^
I was really hoping we would get a twofer and Ryan Day would go there .
January 14th, 2021 at 10:48 PM ^
Seems like a fine defensive coach. But no head coaching experience + no experience with offense in an offense-based league = big gamble. Hiring him -- local guy, pandering to the masses -- would have been very on-brand for the Lions. Glad they passed.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:06 PM ^
No, what will really be very on-brand for the Lions will be when we hire an old, outdated retread like Marvin Lewis and win 4-7 games a year for the foreseeable future.
January 15th, 2021 at 12:03 AM ^
because 2 of their last 6 coaches in the last 20 years had any head coaching experience? I'm trying to figure out what you mean that hiring an old, outdated retread is so Lions.
4 of their head coaches are:
Marty Mornhinweg -- SF OC with no experience
Rod Marinelli -- TB DL coach with no experience
Jim Schwartz -- Ten DC with no experience
Matt Patricia -- NE DC with no experience
It really seems like hiring a defensive coordinator with no experience is actually more "so Lions-like"
January 15th, 2021 at 11:40 AM ^
I'm saying the Lions have a history of making crappy choices to become head coach and a guy like Marvin Lewis is probably the next to join that list. My wording could have been better, I wasn't trying to imply we continually hire old retreads, just that hiring this old retread would be the next in a long line of awful hires.
To me, Marvin Lewis is nothing more than a Caldwell redux. Sure, Caldwell won more games than most coaches we've had but that's like pumping your fist about being the smartest of the stupid people. I'd much rather roll the dice on a guy that might have a higher ceiling.
Some names that I'd much rather have/would have wanted more than someone like Marvin Lewis or Darrel Bevell:
- Robert Saleh
- Joe Brady
- Eric Bienemy
- Brandon Staley
- Brian Daboll
- Urban Meyer
I guess to me the obvious choice in Detroit was going to be a Dodds/Saleh combination. Dodds, one of the best talent evaluators in the league that has been a significant piece in completely building the rosters for two different organizations. Saleh, by all reports and excellent motivator and leader of men.
January 15th, 2021 at 12:06 PM ^
Are you ok with Bienemy's resume?
January 15th, 2021 at 12:48 PM ^
Not particularly, no. That said, I already know what Marvin Lewis gets you so I'd rather take a chance on Bienemy over him. From my list above my order of preference would probably have been:
1. Saleh
2. Daboll
3. Meyer
4. Staley
5. Bienemy
6. Brady
January 15th, 2021 at 12:52 PM ^
Leader of men. Motivator.
These aren’t kids. They’re professionals. What they need is an excellent tactician and talent evaluator. There’s no way you could know that about Saleh. He’s an absolute blank slate in terms of running a team. The Lions don’t need a cheerleaders. They need a genius.
January 15th, 2021 at 10:18 AM ^
Since the Wayne Fontes era, Detroit has gone to the playoffs exactly 5 times, 4 using "old, outdated retreads" and 1 time with anyone else. Like, as a Lions fan I'm sort of tired of this team always thinking being competent for a bit is some awful purgatory and instead they should take a "big swing" and bring on some unproven assistant coach who then wins about 35% of his games.
January 15th, 2021 at 2:21 PM ^
Seeing rumors that Detroit is waiting on Dan Campbell (Saints' assistant HC/TE coach)... If that is true....THAT is VERY on-brand for the Lions.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:48 PM ^
He's bringing LaFleur with him as OC. The offense will be fine, whether they stick with Darnild or draft Wilson.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:58 PM ^
That's true...hiring coaches with no head coaching experience and only between 1 and 3 years of total defensive coordinator experience each has been our downfall for 50 years, 9 Superbowls and 6 championships, while churning through 3 coaches.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers
1. Chuck Noll
2. Bill Cowher
3. Mike Tomlin
January 15th, 2021 at 12:06 AM ^
LOL.. you really cherry picked there. I'm sure we could all find about 20-30 head coaches in the last 20 years that fits "no head coaching experience and limited assistant coaching" that bombed out of the league.
i.e. Marty Mornhinweg, Rod Marinelli, Jim Schwartz, Matt Patricia... There's 4 right there.
January 15th, 2021 at 8:30 AM ^
I think the point is that it is more about the organization and its ability to find/hire good coaches, regardless of their experience. While I'm sure experience helps, if you find the right coach, it doesn't really matter.
January 15th, 2021 at 9:29 AM ^
The more relevant comparison for this board's pack of wild animals might be hiring Juwan Howard as MBB head coach with no prior experience. That seems to be working out for us. Coaches with a proven track record and experience in the league aren't about to take the Jets job, so I applaud the new regime for taking a shot at getting the next new hotness. Good luck, Coach Saleh.
January 15th, 2021 at 9:29 AM ^
Well, this is the first double post for me in a while. Damn unresponsive computer.
January 14th, 2021 at 10:55 PM ^
Lol, looks like the lions will have to hire their loser DC as head coach. Well that organization continues to be fucked under the Fords.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:06 PM ^
You have no idea who they're going to hire. The GM has been in place for about 15 seconds. It's an entirely different regime.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:49 PM ^
Lol...still says FORD on the door.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:00 PM ^
Who’s the Lions #1 choice now?
January 14th, 2021 at 11:08 PM ^
Me. I agreed to work for three pennies and a ball of lint. Offense will be nothing but flea flickers and shovel passes. We’ll blitz on every defensive snap. We will save money by eliminating the punter position and go for it on every fourth down. All players will play Ironman to keep costs down. No Gatorade, only water. No assistants. I’ll have a PS2 with NCAA 2008 plugged in to call plays. We’ll go 8-8 and I’ll be extended
January 15th, 2021 at 5:10 AM ^
will you be living at ford field? it'll be empty so should be quiet. lots of room for the kids to play no matter the weather. i like this hire.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:10 PM ^
Gotta think options are Smith (2nd interview tomorrow), Staley (Rams DC), Lewis, Bevell, Campbell, or Bowles. Realistically I think it’s Smith/Staley/Lewis. One of those 3.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:50 PM ^
I doubt it will be Staley. That's too much of a Patriot Way vibe.
Lewis would be hilarious. It'll be Smith or Bevell.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:49 PM ^
Arthur Smith probably. Could be done tomorrow.
January 15th, 2021 at 6:31 AM ^
Maybe it can be a 2fer if Smith is hired? He gets job then gets dad to buy the team.
January 15th, 2021 at 8:09 AM ^
As of right now Smith was offered the Atlanta job, and there is no scheduled 2nd interview with the Lions.
Your guess is as good as mine though
January 14th, 2021 at 11:13 PM ^
Like everything and anything involving the Lions, the "why can't we have nice things" caveat applies.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:18 PM ^
....the reason is simple, it is the Fords!
January 15th, 2021 at 9:04 AM ^
After the state legislature gave Saleh that weird vote of confidence, I knew they wouldn't hire him - and I can understand that, because politicians shouldn't be telling sports teams whom to hire.
January 14th, 2021 at 11:54 PM ^
That's a good pick up.