Robert Saleh wasted no time acquainting himself with his players.
Saleh spoke to the media for the first time on Thursday and said he’s already reached out to every single Jets player via text. He added that he’s met a few players in person while they were rehabbing from injuries at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.
Saleh said he will have an “open door” policy with his players, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
The Jets head coach noted in his introductory press conference how important it is to make a “personal investment” in people, especially his players.
“Everybody says this is a business,” Saleh said. “It’s not. It’s a personal investment to people. The most important people are the ones that strap up on gameday and step between the lines.”
He added: “The investment you put in players has to be equivalent to the investment you put in your children.” Saleh openly talked about wanting to see his guys get paid as well.
That’s sure to get some Jets to buy into their new head coach.
Clearly, Saleh is a player’s coach. He offered a different vibe Thursday than the one Adam Gase did during his two years with the Jets. Saleh’s predecessor didn’t always appear to be on the same page as his players, and Gase experienced personnel rifts in New York and Miami.
Now, with Saleh coming in as the new head coach, he has already brought in a breath of fresh air.
