The Jacksonville Jaguars have parted ways with head coach Doug Pederson following a disappointing 2024 season, finishing with a 4-13 record. Star quarterback Trevor Lawrence faced significant challenges throughout the year. With the team now seeking a turnaround, one name is rising as a leading candidate: former Jets head coach Robert Saleh. According to sources, Saleh is scheduled for a second interview with the Jaguars this Friday; he performed well in his initial meeting and will receive further consideration, as reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Former #Jets head coach Robert Saleh has a second interview with the #Jaguars scheduled for Friday, per sources. Saleh acquitted himself well in first interview and gets a longer look. pic.twitter.com/PlbsdjAfah
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 20, 2025
Fans took to social media to express their opinions about the news. One commented, “You generally get 2 shots as a HC in the NFL. Saleh blowing his 2nd shot on the Jaguars & Trent Baalke seems like a bad bet to me.” Another fan remarked, “He would definitely fit the Jaguars and Shad Khan… perpetual losers, having to hire a retread that was already fired this year, because no legit top coaching prospect has any interest in working with Baalke and Kahn.” There were also doubts about Saleh’s previous stint, with one fan stating, “His Jet tenure was so bad you would think Saleh would have to wait a long time if ever to get a chance at being a head coach in the NFL again. Honestly, I don’t understand it. If the Jags hire him, I predict he won’t last more than 2 years.” Additionally, a fan expressed concern, saying, “If Saleh is considering to go to another dysfunctional franchise, then I’m sorry for him.”
As the situation unfolds, it will be intriguing to see if Saleh secures another head coaching opportunity so soon after his departure from New York.
