It’s been difficult for the New York Jets to keep Robert Saleh around beyond this season.
He’s been on the hot seat this year, and his early return hasn’t been encouraging.
Still, it was painfully clear that this team’s problems ran deeper than just the coaching staff.
Fast forward to today and things seem to be better, or at least somewhat better, under Saleh with GM Joe Douglas out the door.
As the
The Jets have gotten worse since firing Robert Saleh 📉
Jets with Saleh:
PPG: 18.6
PPG allowed: 17.0
Successful offensive play rate: 44.0%
Defensive EPA per drive: 0.84
Opponent 3 and Out %: 46.4%Jets without Saleh:
PPG: 18.5
PPG allowed: 26.2
Successful offensive play… https://t.co/6fYBBNYoU3 pic.twitter.com/xCOBGEQRBr— The 33 Team (@The33rdTeamFB) November 17, 2024
The points per game are virtually identical (18.6).
Still, they allow nearly 10 more points (26.2) than Saleh (17.0), in large part because their best defensive coach is now running the team instead of the defense.
Attack success rate decreased from 44.0% to 43.2%.
Defensive EPA per drive dropped from 0.84 to -0.64 and opponents’ 3-hit percentage dropped from 46.4% to 32.2%.
These numbers also show that people should give Aaron Rodgers some slack.
He received a lot of criticism as if he was responsible for Saleh’s dismissal, and while he did not live up to the standard, he cannot be blamed for the team’s defensive mistakes.
With a 3-8 record, the Jets may be one of the most disappointing teams in professional sports history considering their high expectations and all the talent on their roster.
Now, whoever takes the reins will have to make difficult decisions.
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