Jets Coach Robert Saleh in Hot Water Over Text Exchange
Radio host Joe Benigno reveals contentious conversation about quarterback Zach Wilson, sparking criticism and controversy.
- Jets head coach Robert Saleh is under fire after a text exchange with radio host Joe Benigno was made public, in which Saleh allegedly expressed dissatisfaction with quarterback Zach Wilson.
- Benigno, who had previously called for Wilson's benching, suggested to Saleh via text that Wilson should be reinstated as the starter, to which Saleh reportedly responded, 'Are you kidding me?'
- Benigno interpreted Saleh's response as a dislike for Wilson, but later admitted he misinterpreted the text and that Saleh was actually questioning Benigno's flip-flopping stance on Wilson.
- Former Jets quarterback and current WFAN host Boomer Esiason criticized Benigno for making the private text exchange public and questioned Saleh's judgment for engaging in such a conversation.
- Despite the controversy, Benigno expects to continue communicating with Saleh, while Esiason suggested that Saleh's job could be in jeopardy due to the incident.