Robert Saleh says he's 'taking receipts' on those mocking New York Jets, will share after turnaround

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Under siege after one loss, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh fired back at critics Monday, vowing to hold them accountable when the time is right.

«I know it's going to happen,» Saleh said of a turnaround, «and we're all taking receipts on all the people who continually mock and say that we're not going to do anything. I'm taking receipts and I'm going to be more than happy to share them with all of you when all is said and done.»

It was unusually strong talk from Saleh, whose offense played poorly in a 24-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He admitted the challenge of revitalizing the Jets is «exhausting,» but he expressed confidence in his ability to do it despite 14 losses in his first 18 games.

Saleh will be without starting quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) for at least two more games. Wilson will start throwing to receivers this week in light individual drills, but he's still not ready for full practice.

On Sunday, fans chanted for popular third-stringer Mike White, but the Jets are expected to stick with Joe Flacco, whose lack of mobility was a factor in the loss. He was sacked three times and hit 11 times behind a leaky offensive line. Saleh opened the door slightly, though, adding, «I'm not going to promise you anything, but as of right now, Joe's our starting quarterback» for Sunday's road game against the Cleveland Browns (1-0).

«It's more likely Joe, but the door is open for every position every week,» said Saleh, perhaps shortening Flacco's leash. Nothing much has gone right for the Jets in recent weeks. They lost Wilson in the preseason, lost two starting tackles (Mekhi Becton and Duane Brown) to injuries and played sloppy football against the Ravens, angering the fan base.

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