Jets' Robert Saleh 'Fully Expecting' OC Hackett, Entire Coaching Staff Back in 2024

The New York Jets may have had a disappointing 2023 campaign, but it appears the franchise won't be making any coaching changes entering 2024.

Jets head coach Robert Saleh told Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated that he's "fully expecting" his staff to reman intact next year, including offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.

Jets owner Woody Johnson told Brian Costello of the New York Post on Sunday that he will be keeping Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas for at least one more season. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also reported Saturday that Hackett is expected back for 2024.

"My decision is to keep them," Johnson told Costello before Sunday's 30-28 win over the Washington Commanders. "I think we've had some very positive moves. The culture of the team is a lot better. The defense is better. The offense needs a few pieces."

Johnson added that he wants to "keep the continuity going with Aaron [Rodgers] and the team we've got" as his reasoning for wanting to keep Saleh and Co. onboard entering the 2024 season.

The Jets entered the 2023 season with Super Bowl aspirations after acquiring Rodgers in a trade with the Green Bay Packers.

However, those hopes were upended when Rodgers suffered a season-ending torn Achilles on the team's first offensive drive of the season. The four-time MVP was working hard towards a return to the field this year, but he still isn't fully healthy and the Jets have already been eliminated from playoff contention, so suiting up again was deemed unreasonable.

With Rodgers expected to be fully healthy in 2024, it's no surprise the Jets plan to retain their coaching staff, especially considering the quarterback has praised everyone from Saleh to Hackett since arriving in New York.

Rodgers said last week on the Pat McAfee Show, per the team's website:

"I believe in Joe Douglas, I think he's put together a lot of great drafts and a great roster. We've obviously had a number of difficult injuries this season. I believe in Robert Saleh. I think he's a fantastic coach, he's got the right stuff. What you emphasize is what you are going to get. I think he emphasizes the right things about the right stuff, how to be a professional. I believe in Nate Hackett. I always have. The offense that he runs is quarterback friendly and obviously it was geared around me and my abilities and what I do well."

Saleh has been head coach of the Jets since 2021 and he has led the team to a 17-32 record in his three seasons at the helm, though Gang Green has never made the playoffs during his tenure.

Hackett took New York's offensive coordinator position after being fired as head coach of the Denver Broncos. He worked with Rodgers as Green Bay's offensive coordinator from 2019-21.

There's plenty of optimism that the Jets will bounce back in 2024, and considering Hackett has worked with Rodgers in the past, keeping him onboard is a no-brainer.

However, if the roster is healthy next season and the team still doesn't see positive results, it's possible Gang Green could be in for another coaching change.