The Bill Simmons Podcast Jets Coaching Hilarity, Mets Magic, Watson’s Nadir, and Week 6 Picks With Peter Schrager and Sean Fennessey
Oct 11, 2024
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Jets Coaching Change
- Jets fire head coach Robert Saleh after a disappointing 1-4 start, including a loss to the Broncos where Russell Wilson had historically low passing yards.
- Despite fan frustration, Saleh had the most successful Jets coaching record in the past decade, winning 7 games in consecutive seasons with Zach Wilson.
Salah as Scapegoat?
- The Jets defense has performed well, only allowing two touchdowns in the last three games, suggesting Saleh may have been a scapegoat.
- Firing Saleh a week earlier than expected, but if new coach Jeff Ulbrich sparks a turnaround, it could be seen as a successful move.
Jets Coaches: A History of Misfortune
- Bill Simmons recounts the Jets' coaching history, starting with Walt Michaels, who was asked to resign due to alcohol abuse, and Joe Walton, known for nose-picking on the sidelines.
- He covers Bruce Coslet, Pete Carroll's one-year stint, and Rich Kotite's disastrous 4-28 record, leading to Neil O'Donnell's arrival and eventual replacement by Bill Parcells.