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The cries from frustrated New York Jets fans are getting louder.They're all over social media and sports talk radio, letting everyone who'll listen know including owner Woody Johnson they're tired of all the losing. Many insist changes need to be made, and now.A season that began with Super Bowl hopes and Aaron Rodgers leading the way has deteriorated to the point the seats under coach Robert Earl Campbell Jersey Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas are getting uncomfortably warm.Two types of coaches, Saleh said Monday. "Those who have been fired and those who are about to get fired, my man. We coach in the moment. We coach to win a football game.ADVERTISEMENT The problem is the victories have been too few and far between.The Jets (5-9) will the longest drought among the four major North America profe sional sports leagues. They also have eight consecutive losing seasons.Saleh is 16-32 as the team's coach since being hired in 2021. Douglas is 25-55 since taking over for the fired Mike Maccagnan in 2019.The latest lo s, a on Sunday, stoked the flames even more with some wondering if Saleh is in danger of losing the locker room.I think this team is still bought in, the coach insisted. "I think this team still plays for one another. I think this team still loves one another. And Ill speak for everyone in that we are frustrated that we havent been able to string together some wins. But I do appreciate the way we go out and fight. Weve just got to find a way to be succe sful.Defensive lineman Solomon Thomas said Saleh has the players' support. But he agreed the players are frustrated, especially given the expectations the team had just a few months ago. It obviously hurts, Warren Moon Jersey Thomas said. Thats your goal and dream every season and the fact that you cant make that happen, youre never to be satisfied with that. You're never going to be OK with that. And if that does not bother you, then you shouldnt be in the building.Oh, and as for Rodgers, he's still rehabilitating from the torn left Achilles tendon that sent the Jets season spiraling just four snaps into his debut with the team. He's getting closer to returning and there was a lot of buzz it could even happen Sunday against Washington as long as New York remained in the playoff hunt.The lo s to Miami eliminated that contention, likely also putting an end to the speculation as to whether Rodgers will play during the last three games. The Jets have until Wednesday to activate him from injured reserve, but that's hardly a given.I dont have anything for you guys on that one right now, Saleh said. As far as Im concerned, hes still in rehab.And once again, the Jets are NFL Tennessee Titans Jersey playing out the string.Three more games to try to provide some optimism heading into the offseason. And perhaps the jobs of Saleh and Douglas hanging in the balance.Just coaching to try to beat Washington," Saleh said.WHATS WORKINGThe run defense. After getting gouged by Miami for 167 yards rushing in the teams' first meeting and entering as the NFL's 30th-ranked run defense, New York held the Dolphins to Taywan Taylor Jersey just 77 on 28 carries an average of 2.8 yards per run.WHAT NEEDS HELPToo many things to list here. One place to begin would be the offensive line, which has used 11 starting combinations in 14 games and has had a different starting lineup in 10 consecutive games. Douglas' top priority when he joined the Jets was to solidify the front five and it just hasn't panned out.STOCK UPThomas. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2017 draft by San Francisco has a career-high five sacks, including one in each of the past two games. He has become a valuable member of the Jets' D-line rotation and is the for the second straight year.STOCK DOWN Saleh and Douglas. The hirings of both were largely praised by the fanbase. The lack of winning during their tenures has made them the primary targets of criticism. INJURIESQB Zach Wilson is after leaving late in the second quarter Sunday. Saleh said Wilson would start against Washington if he clears the protocol. If not, it'll be Trevor Siemian. ... The Jets are hopeful OLs Max Mitchell (neck) and Carter Warren (hip) will return after Amani Hooker Jersey sitting out at Miami. ... Saleh said it doesn't look good for DL Quinton Jefferson to play after injuring his hip against the Dolphins.KEY NUMBER103 The total number of yards on offense for the Jets at Miami, tied for the fourth-lowest output in franchise history.NEXT STEPSThe game against Washington at MetLife Stadium on Christmas Eve is the home finale before the Jets end the season on the road at Cleveland and New England.I've got a lot of things that I want to accomplish and I think a lot of our team feels that way, tight end Tyler Conklin said. Weve all got a lot of pride and everybody has their why. So I think as individuals, well be able to get up for these last three games.___AP NFL:
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