Coach
Robert Saleh
Head Coach
Robert Saleh: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
4 seasons as Jets HC, never finished above .500. Fired 5 games into 2024 after a 2-3 start with Aaron Rodgers.
TrendSaleh head-coaching record
| Year | Tm | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYJ | 4 | 13 |
| 2022 | NYJ | 7 | 10 |
| 2023 | NYJ | 7 | 10 |
| 2024 | NYJ | 5 | 12 (fired Wk 6) |
Wins by year
| Season | Wins |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
23 career wins in 4 seasons. 33.8% career winning rate is among the lowest of any non-fired-quickly HC.
MilestoneCareer totals through 2024
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 4 (1 partial) |
| Wins | 23 |
| Losses | 45 |
| Win % | 33.8% |
| Playoff trips | 0 |
Pre-HC: He was 49ers DC under Kyle Shanahan from 2017-2020. Built one of the league's top defenses.
SplitSaleh career arc
| Phase | Years | Role |
|---|---|---|
| SF DC | 2017-2020 | Top-5 defenses |
| NYJ HC | 2021-2024 | 23-45 |
He was fired 5 games into 2024 — among the fastest in-season HC firings of the cap era.
AnomalyRecent in-season HC firings
| Coach | Year | Wk Fired |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Pierce | 2024 | Postseason |
| Robert Saleh | 2024 | Wk 6 |
| Frank Reich | 2023 | Wk 12 |
After his firing, Saleh returned to the 49ers as DC for 2025 — and SF's defense fell apart with Bosa injured.
ComparisonSaleh post-NYJ
| Phase | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| NYJ HC | 2021-2024 | --- |
| Sabbatical | early 2025 | --- |
| SF DC return | 2025+ | defensive coordinator |
His Jets had Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams, and (briefly) Aaron Rodgers — and never produced a winning season.
RareSaleh-era NYJ talent
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Sauce Gardner | 2x All-Pro CB |
| Quinnen Williams | Pro Bowl DT |
| Aaron Rodgers (2024) | Future HOF QB |
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