Robert Saleh was essentially a unanimously praised hire for the New York Jets. Other than the fact that he hailed from a defensive background – some feared that such an approach would put the Jets at risk of losing their lead offensive mind, Mike LaFleur, to a head coaching gig – there were few critiques of the hire. The former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator offered a boatload of intriguing traits.
Saleh brought a tantalizing blend of ferocity and calmness. He could get as vocal and energetic as any coach in the league but could still mellow out and coach with a down-to-earth mentality when needed.