Jets' Saleh 'excited to attack' 2024 after calmer offseason
Jets head coach Robert Saleh is untroubled by the lack of attention New York has garnered this offseason.
"I think (general manager Joe Douglas) has done a really nice job adding some really cool pieces to the football team, but, yeah, quiet," Saleh said Sunday at the Annual League Meeting, according to Bobby Kownack of NFL.com. "Last year was a little loud. We welcome a little bit of quietness."
Former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, longtime Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith, and former San Francisco 49ers first-round defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw are among the most impactful additions the Jets have made this year.
The team also brought in journeyman quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who started five games for the New York Giants last year, to be Aaron Rodgers' backup after allowing Zach Wilson to seek a trade.
Rodgers, who played just four snaps before sustaining a torn Achilles, was the main source of the team's offseason hype last year. Saleh said he's "excited to attack this season and try to accomplish the things (the team was) supposed to accomplish a year ago."
"Aaron, he's on a mission," the head coach said. "He's doing his rehab. ... He was ready to go last year, man. So I know he's getting ready. We speak to him often. I don't want to speak for him, but I am going to speak for him and say that he's really excited."
The head coach also said younger players will benefit from developing under the tutelage of new veteran additions as the team looks to rebound from consecutive 7-10 finishes.
"All the young guys that were forced to play a year ago were really excited about the direction they're going," Saleh said. "(It helps) to bring in some veteran presence, to bring in some leadership, to bring in guys who know how to play the game - who have played the game at a very high level and who really have the capability of achieving and matching the standard which we're trying to create."
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