Twitter/X community note pushes back on NFL insider’s Jets remark originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Jets found themselves taking an indirect shot this week from NFL insider Ian Rapoport following the news that former Jets head coach Robert Saleh has been hired by the Tennessee Titans.
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“Robert Saleh lands with a second chance at a head coaching job – this time with a QB,” Rapoport posted on X.
The comment was widely interpreted as a dig at the Jets, suggesting Saleh lacked adequate quarterback play during his tenure in New York. While it appeared to defend Saleh, the remark quickly drew pushback online.
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Rapoport’s post was flagged with a community note on Elon Musk’s platform, as users pushed to add additional context. The note now reads, “Sam Darnold was the QB for the NY Jets when Robert Saleh was hired as head coach. Saleh and GM Joe Douglas made the decision to trade him and draft Zach Wilson instead.”
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Wilson went on to start for three seasons in New York despite struggling to perform at an NFL level, ultimately being viewed as a draft bust. While Darnold had a career resurgence both in Minnesota and now in Seattle, where he will play in the NFC championship game on Sunday.
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Under Saleh, the Jets later turned to Aaron Rodgers, but his brief stint quickly unraveled, resulting in what are likely to be two forgettable seasons for the four-time MVP. Saleh, who was fired Week 6 of the 2024 season, finished his Jets tenure with a 20–36 record as a head coach,
But as a defensive coordinator he’s made a name for himself. He lead the San Francisco 49ers’ defense this season, navigating significant injuries while still maintaining middle-of-the-pack defensive rankings.
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