Sam Darnold
FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, then-San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Seattle. The New York Jets' new head coach is charged with turning around the fortunes of a franchise that has missed out on the playoffs the past 10 seasons — the NFL's longest active drought — and has a few generations of frustrated fans impatiently waiting for at least a chance at another Super Bowl. After all, it has been 52 years and counting. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Saleh begins tough task of changing Jets' identity, culture

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 22, 2021 04:24 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is shown during an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals, in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. The search for a new coach continues for the New York Jets after they completed an in-person interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, without apparently reaching a deal.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Saleh's Jets path shaped by 9/11: 'I'm supposed to be here'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 21, 2021 06:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 14, 2021 10:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy greets a player during the second half of the team's AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Kansas City, Mo. One year ago, Bieniemy and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
For non-playoff teams, important NFL offseason is underway

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2021 02:42 AM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 11, 2019, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Douglas' to-do list this 2021 offseason is massive, and so is the climb the New York Jets need to make to again reach respectability. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Spotlight on Douglas as GM leads Jets' search for new coach

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 05, 2021 07:13 PM EST

Running back Frank Gore #21 of the New York Jets runs for a first down against he Los Angeles Rams in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 20, 2020. New York Jets won 23-20. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Frank Gore, NFL's No. 3 rusher, unsure about playing future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 05, 2021 12:36 PM EST

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, new New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, left, poses for a photo with owner Christopher Johnson during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Johnson said the search for a new head coach will be a collaborative effort between him, Douglas and team president Hymie Elhai, but Douglas will take the lead in finding the next hire. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Search for new coach begins for Jets, with Douglas in charge

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 04, 2021 05:15 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, left front, leaves the field after losing an NFL football game to the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Jets fire coach Adam Gase after 2 seasons of failed offense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 03, 2021 09:16 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Newton accounts for 4 TDs, Patriots roll 28-14 over Jets

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 03, 2021 04:17 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Broncos staying the course in 2021 after another bad year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 01, 2021 05:57 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase shakes hands with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after the Jets scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Darnold decision a dilemma as Jets enter crucial offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 31, 2020 05:19 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, coaches defenders John Simon, left, Terez Hall, center, and Josh Uche on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Offseason changes on tap as Jets, Patriots meet in finale

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 31, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Pats look to end season on positive note against woeful Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:48 PM EST
NEW YORK JETS (2-13) at NEW ENGLAND (6-9) Monday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Patriots by 10 ...

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase shakes hands with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after the Jets scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Gase focused on Jets' finale, not speculation about future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 04:32 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Blessuan Austin (31) reacts late in the fourth quarter as the Jets record their second victory of the season in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Late-season surge has Jets sitting in No. 2 spot in draft

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 28, 2020 05:08 PM EST

New York Jets running back Frank Gore (21) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Michael Brockers (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jets' Gore out with bruised lung, playing future uncertain

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 28, 2020 03:15 PM EST

New York Jets defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets suddenly on 2-game winning streak after 0-13 start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 06:53 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Cleveland Browns at New York Jets 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:16 PM EST