New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
FLORHAM PARK — If the definition of character is who you are when no one is watching, the New York Jets have balanced that line beautifully in 2023.
Thrust into the spotlight with the arrival of Aaron Rodgers and the placement of “Hard Knocks” the Jets have had the public eye on them for months. Through all the media circus that comes with that though, they have remained true to themselves and what they are trying to build this season.
“If you can’t keep our names out your mouth, it must mean we’re doing something good. We’ve made progress, but we still have to go out and do it,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Thursday.
Like any major market in sports, responses to questions can be overblown with the rush of the media frenzy always looking for a top story. New York learned that lesson this week as they prepare for the start of their season against Buffalo.
When D.J. Reed explained that he felt the Jets’ defense could be “historical” this season like other all-time great teams, the coaching staff immediately came to the defense of their player by knowing what the thought process was in the locker room.
“I think when you look at D.J.’s quote, he answered the question just like every team in football and every player in football would talk about what they think they can be. But I think what was omitted, and what’s been omitted from all of our guys’ conversations, is how important the moment is,” Saleh explained.
New York’s head coach has had his player’s back through the years. Reed’s comments were just another example of Saleh further adding that teams shouldn’t be using his comments as bulletin board material or “they aren’t properly motivated.”
The locker room has been important for the Jets…
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