(East Rutherford) New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas will continue to manage the team next season, as planned.
Owner Woody Johnson told New York Post Sunday that he will not make any changes within the team’s leadership, even after a disastrous season that will lead to an exclusion from the playoffs for a 13e year in a row — the longest active streak in major North American professional sports.
“My decision is to keep them,” Johnson told the daily before the game between the Jets and the Washington Commanders on Sunday. I believe we made some positive moves. The team culture is much better. The defense is better. The offense needs a few more things. »
Johnson admitted that the return of veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers next season was a big factor in the decision. Rodgers, 40, tore his left Achilles tendon on his fourth play with the Jets, who were eliminated from playoff contention last Sunday in a 30-0 loss to the Dolphins from Miami.
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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Earlier this week, Rodgers expressed his full support for Saleh, Douglas and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
“Just to have continuity with Aaron and our team,” Johnson said to explain his decision. As I said a year ago, we need a quarter. We had a quarter for four plays. Since then, we have not been able to replace it. When you have a shift, everyone’s job becomes easier. It makes the offensive line better, the receivers better. »
The Jets were 5-9 before facing the Commanders and the offense ranked last in the NFL.