New Titans Coach Robert Saleh Brushes Off Jets Firing Ahead of Week 1 Opener
Saleh says the opener is about winning, not revenge, as the Titans and Jets both try to rebound from 3-14 seasons.
- On Sunday, Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh faces his former team, the New York Jets, in the NFL Week 1 opener, marking his first matchup against the organization that fired him two years ago.
- The Jets fired Saleh on October 8, 2024, after the team started 2-3 amid high expectations, ending his four-season tenure with a 20-36 record.
- While narrative speculation suggests a revenge game, Saleh insists he holds no grudge, stating, "Our desire to win Week 1 and beat the Jets is because it's Week 1 and nothing more."
- Tennessee's roster features several former Jets players, including defensive end Jermaine Johnson and defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton; the Titans have seven individuals Saleh coached with the Jets on roster or practice squad.
- Both teams seek improvement as the Titans finished 3-14 last season and the Jets continue a 15-season playoff drought; Saleh aims to develop young quarterback Cam Ward and rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate.
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New Titans coach Robert Saleh brushes off Jets firing ahead of Week 1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New Titans coach Robert Saleh insists he holds no grudge against the New York Jets for firing him from his first NFL head coaching gig and that he’s only focused on opening the
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New Titans coach Robert Saleh brushes off Jets firing ahead of Week 1 opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New Titans coach Robert Saleh insists he holds no grudge against the New York Jets for firing him from his first NFL head coaching gig and
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