Sports Illustrated had some kind words for Robert Saleh, but they still don’t believe an immediate playoff trip is likely.
Second place isn’t ideal, but the New York Jets haven’t been there in a while, so they’ll happily settle there.
The runner-up spot is where new head coach Robert Saleh landed on Sports Illustrated’s power rankings of the seven new bosses set to make their debuts this September. SI’s list, curated by Conor Orr, places Saleh behind only Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers.