Aaron Rodgers pays tribute to 'family man' and 'damn good coach' Robert Saleh - despite fans claiming he was part of decision to fire him as New York Jets coach

Aaron Rodgers has heaped praise on Robert Saleh following his shock firing as Jets head coach - and blasted accusations that he played a part in it as 'patently false'. Aaron Rodgers has heaped praise on Robert Saleh following his shock firing as Jets coach The Jets made the shock decision to part company with Saleh just five games into the season 'Yesterday was a day that reminds you of the simple fact that all of us who played know all too well. Saleh's relationship with star Rodgers had been under the microscope before his firing Jets QB blasted claims he was involved in the firing as 'patently false' on The Pat McAfee show Rodgers has failed to breathe new life into the Jets since making his return from injury 'What people can forget in this is, not only is Robert a fantastic human being and a damn good football coach, he's also a family man,' he continued. Rodgers has thrown four interceptions in his first five appearances of the 2024 season Saleh reportedly planned to axe OC and Rodgers-favorite Nathaniel Hackett before his firing A Rodgers-led Jets offense has scored as many points through five games as they did last year Incredibly, though, the Jets offense has scored as many points through five games with the four-time MVP as they did last year with Zach Wilson as quarterback.