Saleh Seen at Packers Practice: Is He Scouting?
Wait, what? Robert Saleh, the head coach of the New York Jets, was spotted at Packers practice this week. This sent the internet into a frenzy, with everyone speculating about what he was doing there. Was he just checking out his old stomping grounds? Or was he scouting his next opponent, the Green Bay Packers, for a potential playoff matchup?
The Jets and Packers are in the same division, but haven't played yet this year. The Jets have already played the Bears, Falcons, and Broncos, with a tough matchup against the Bills coming up next. So, why was Saleh at Packers practice?
Some think he was just paying a friendly visit to his former teammate, Joe Barry, the Packers defensive coordinator. They both played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the early 2000s. It's entirely possible Saleh just wanted to catch up with an old friend and get some insights on how Barry's defense is shaping up.
Others speculate that Saleh was there to scout the Packers. With the Jets making a playoff push, a matchup against the Packers in the post-season is a distinct possibility. It's no secret that the Packers are a formidable opponent, and any information Saleh could glean from watching their practice would be invaluable.
Of course, Saleh's presence at Packers practice could have been entirely coincidental. He might have been in Green Bay for another reason altogether, and just happened to be at the practice facility. Regardless of the reason, the fact that Saleh was seen at Packers practice has certainly sparked a lot of speculation and interest.
The Jets have a lot to prove this season, and a potential playoff matchup against the Packers would be a huge test. If Saleh was indeed scouting the Packers, it's a sign that he's taking this season seriously, and is determined to lead the Jets to the postseason.
Whether Saleh was just catching up with a friend or scouting the opposition, his presence at Packers practice is a reminder that the NFL is a small world, and that anything can happen in the post-season.