Robert Saleh had a choice.
The New York Jets head coach could wallow in the disappointment that weighs on his franchise after losing four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers just four snaps into their marriage. Or Saleh could refocus on the players — and the quarterback — still available on his roster.
Saleh has chosen the latter, almost to an unbelievable point.
Monday night and again Tuesday afternoon, Saleh distinguished between feeling disappointed for Rodgers and disappointed for his team. Take Saleh’s response when asked Tuesday about his disappointment over Rodgers missing the remainder of the season due to a torn Achilles that will require surgery.