Two of the Jets’ biggest and youngest stars are ecstatic about the team’s new head coach.
Shortly after it was announced that 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had been hired to take over the Jets, defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and attacking lineman Mekhi Becton expressed their heartfelt support for the move.
“YESSS SIRRRRRRRRR,” Williams wrote on Twitter along with a praying hands, bow and fire emoji.
Becton delivered a similar message, writing, “YESSSS SIRRRRR !!!!! LETS WORK COACH !!!!! He also included a GIF of someone pumping a fist with excitement.
Williams is coming off a successful second season with the Jets and appears to be a cornerstone of the defense. Becton received high praise as a rookie protecting Sam Darnold and could be the anchor of the attack line for years to come.
41-year-old Salah on his way to the Jets, who finished 2-14, got approval from ex-Jet Damien Woody, who is also an analyst for ESPN.
“The first time in quite some time that I feel like the #Jets are really on the right track,” Woody tweeted.
49ers security, Richard Sherman, was also a fan of the move.
“The @nyjets got a blast! Congratulations! Posted the Pro Bowler on Twitter.
He also made a bold prediction in a text to NFL reporter Albert Breer.
“Great Pickup!” Sherman wrote. “He’s going to turn that whole culture around!”
According to Breer, John Lynch, 49ers general manager, called Saleh “an immensely gifted leader” and said the Jets are “very lucky.”