The New York Jets surprised a lot of fans when they went ahead and fired Robert Saleh recently. In turn, former NFL star and sports analyst Shannon Sharpe went off on quarterback Aaron Rodgers and how he contributed to the current state of his team.
The Jets have made the surprising decision to fire Saleh after a rocky start to the 2024 season, leaving fans and analysts questioning the timing and motivations behind the move. Saleh reportedly arrived at work unaware of the impending decision, which was communicated to him by owner Woody Johnson.
Speculation surrounding the firing has centered on a perceived tension between Saleh and Rodgers, especially following a viral sideline incident. However, NFL insiders have indicated that their relationship was not fractured, suggesting that the decision was made independently of Rodgers’ influence. Saleh’s tenure, which began in 2021, ended with a disappointing record of 20 wins and 36 losses, a situation exacerbated by Rodgers’ season-ending injury just four plays into the previous season.
Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been named interim head coach as the Jets seek a replacement. This abrupt change highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the franchise, which has struggled to find stability and success in recent years. As the Jets look to regroup, all eyes will be on how the new leadership will impact the team’s performance moving forward.
NFL Icon Shannon Sharpe Goes Off on New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers After Robert Saleh Firing
Saleh’s termination has generated quite a buzz amongst fans and critics recently. Among those who reacted to the news is NFL analyst Shannon Sharpe, as seen in a video shared by Dov Kleiman on X.
Shannon Sharpe goes OFF on Dan Orlovsky for not putting any blame on Aaron Rodgers for the #Jets struggle:
“You didn’t blame the offense when they had those other quarterbacks, you blamed the quarterback! You won’t call Rodgers out!”
(via @FirstTake)pic.twitter.com/JcP2tNxLMW
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 7, 2024
Sharpe has criticized Rodgers, suggesting the quarterback’s actions contributed to the firing of Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Following a disappointing start to the season, Saleh was dismissed by owner Woody Johnson, just days after a loss to the Vikings.
The NFL icon argued that Rodgers undermined Saleh’s authority by skipping mandatory minicamp, which affected team morale. He asserted that a true leader wouldn’t allow such discord. With Saleh gone, the Jets now face significant challenges as defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich steps in as interim coach, hoping to stabilize the team.
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