Robert Saleh was seen out and about for the first time since he got fired as the head coach of the New York Jets. You heard that right! After a not-so-great run with the Jets, Saleh has finally been spotted in the wild.
It’s got everyone talking, of course. Some folks are saying that Saleh looked relieved to be out of the pressure cooker that is coaching the Jets. Can you blame the guy? The Jets haven’t exactly been the epitome of success over the years. Maybe he’s just happy to have a break from the constant stress and scrutiny.
Dressed in a gray hooded sweatshirt, jeans and white Nike sneakers, the 45-year-old Saleh shopped for groceries at a local Whole Foods on Tuesday, as seen in photos obtained by The Post.
When asked by a photographer if the masses will see him on an NFL sideline soon, Saleh replied, “God willing,” before driving off in a black SUV.
Saleh said he was “living the dream” when the photographer first asked how he was doing.
Hired in Jan. 2021 after a successful run as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, Saleh spent the past three-plus seasons with the Jets, posting a 20-36 record.
Two days after the Oct. 6 loss, Saleh was fired.
“This morning, I informed Robert Saleh that he will no longer serve as the Head Coach of the Jets,” team owner Woody Johnson said in a statement. “I thanked him for his hard work these past three-and-a-half years and wished him and his family well moving forward. This was not an easy decision, but we are not where we should be given our expectations, and I believe now is the best time for us to move in a different direction.”
The Jets named defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich as his interim replacement.
Regardless of what he’s up to, it’s good to see Saleh out and about. He’s a stand-up guy who gave it his all with the Jets, even if it didn’t work out. So here’s to hoping he finds success wherever he goes next. Cheers, Saleh!
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