Bill Belichick torches Jets ownership over decision to fire Robert Saleh after 5 games

There's no love lost between Bill Belichick and the New York Jets.

Belichick resigned as head coach of the Jets in one day, then became head coach of the New England Patriots, leading the team to six Super Bowl championships in 20 years and leading the greatest quarterback of all time in Tom Brady. is famous.

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When the Jets played the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Belichick made his usual appearance on Manningcast, reacting to New York's decision to fire Robert Saleh last week. When that happened, he became a little more outspoken than he was last week.

“For those of you who don't know, I'm not a huge Jets fan…Coach Saleh has done a good job with that program. He brought a culture of toughness and competitiveness. …I thought Coach Saleh did a really good job against the Jets.''This team probably won't be far from winning.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reacts during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 6, 2024. (Kirby Lee Iman image)

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“…That's where the Jets are now. The Jets have barely won more than 30 percent over the last 10 years. Owners are owners. … Ready, fire, aim.”

Belichick served as the Jets' defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells from 1997 to 1999. Parcells had a deal in place to replace Belichick, but Belichick decided to take the Patriots job instead and was given nearly full control of football operations.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Calchietta-Iman Images)

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The rest was history with Belichick, the Patriots, and the Jets.

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