Robert Saleh has advanced to the next round. The Jets are flying 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh in for a second interview, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo (Twitter link). 
Saleh — who is also in the mix for the Falcons, Lions, Jaguars, and Chargers — appears to be one of the hottest candidates in this cycle. He’s got ties to several of those teams. Before going to SF, he spent 2014-2016 as Jacksonville’s linebackers coach. He’s also been heavily connected to the Lions job, which makes sense since he’s a Michigan native who spent time with the Spartans.
The Jets were a mess on both sides of the ball and they might be inclined to go for a defensive specialist. The 41-year-old Saleh led a healthier 49ers defense to the NFL’s second-best DVOA in 2019 and managed to keep this year’s injury-ravaged unit towards the top.
Saleh, meanwhile, has no shortage of options, and the Jets might not be the belle of the ball. The Chargers might be especially appealing for Saleh, allowing him to stay in the same state and manage one of the league’s most talented units.
I wish the Jets would hire him, but he would be a great fit for the Chargers
Seems like a great choice!
A 2nd interview usually lands a offer given. If the Jets can get Saleh, NY fans should be extremely happy.
This is the sign for the Lions to figure out their plans. They keep twiddling their thumbs, the goods will get snatched up.
The Curse of Bobby Layne!
As a Niner fan it’s tough to watch a guy like that go, but good on him. No one deserves the spot more than Robert. If anyone can turn that franchise around in NY he’d be the guy. Now he just needs to find himself one hell of an offensive coordinator to help him along….
Yes go ahead Jets and Chargers with their personnel hire a defensive minded coach. Typical Jets/ Chargers move.