The NFL schedule makers intentionally created a Week 1 narrative pitting Robert Saleh, the former head coach of the New York Jets, against his old team in his new role as head coach of the Tennessee Titans. The opening game on Sunday in Nashville is designed to be an intriguing matchup, particularly for fans in the New York area, to witness Saleh's return.
Saleh, who led the Jets for over three seasons and secured 20 wins, will now face the team he previously coached. The game sets up a confrontation between Saleh and the coach who succeeded him, Aaron Glenn. The NFL's process for creating the schedule, often described as a complex puzzle involving thousands of combinations, appears to have led to this specific storyline for the season's commencement.
A loss for the Jets in this season-opening game is being characterized as a significant setback, with "so many reasons" contributing to its potential negative impact.