Now that the NFL regular season has concluded, it’s time for the 18 teams that missed out on the postseason to take stock of their leadership on the sidelines. For Ontario sportsbooks customers following NFL events, the New York Jets got a head start by firing their coach during the season.
The Jets axed Robert Saleh in October, the first team to make such a move this season. That paved the way for owner Woody Johnson and his confidantes to get a jump on the search.
With that in mind, OntarioBets.com broke down the odds on which candidate will ultimately wind up replacing Saleh in New York. Some assistants are our leading choices.
Next New York Jets Head Coach Odds
Coach | Current Team | Odds | Percent Chance |
Aaron Glenn | Detroit Lions DC | +125 | 44.4% |
Brian Flores | Minnesota Vikings DC | +250 | 28.6% |
Bobby Slowik | Houston Texans OC | +1250 | 7.4% |
Steve Spagnuolo | Kansas City Chiefs DC | +1500 | 6.3% |
Vance Joseph | Denver Broncos DC | +1500 | 6.3% |
The Field | - | +1250 | 7.4% |
The Jets could turn to a rising assistant on a thriving NFL team: Defensive coordinators Aaron Glenn (Detroit Lions) and Brian Flores (Minnesota Vikings) are among those who fit that bill. There are plenty of quality options for Johnson to choose from this offseason, making this an intriguing time to check out our New York Jets betting guide in Ontario on the heels of a 5-12 season.
After firing Saleh, the Jets turned to defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich as their interim head coach. They went 3-9 in his tenure and he isn't listed among the candidates on our list.
Who Will Replace Saleh in New York?
Our top choice for the Jets right now is Glenn, whose Lions were bounced from the playoffs over the weekend in a loss to the Washington Commanders. We have Glenn, a former three-time Pro Bowl defensive back, sitting at +125 odds to replace Saleh. That would translate to a 44.4% implied probability at Ontario sports betting apps.
Flores, the firmer Dolphins head coach, is second on our list at +250. His Vikings exited the playoffs in the Wild Card Round, losing to the Rams in Los Angeles.
Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik (+1250) is also free to talk to teams, including the Jets, about their head coach openings now that his team also has been eliminated from the postseason, thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs.
After Detroit's elimination at home, the Philadelphia Eagles are the new Super Bowl favorites with +180 odds at NorthStar Bets Ontario Sportsbook. The two-time defending champion Chiefs (+225) are favored to emerge from the AFC. The Commanders (+800) face the Eagles in Philadelphia for Sunday's NFC Championship Game, while K.C. welcomes the Buffalo Bills (+250) in the AFC title game.
What we know right now is that New York has a bit more time to name the team’s ultimate successor for Saleh as interviews continue and more candidates become available.
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Christopher Boan is a writer at OntarioBets.com. He's covered sports and sports betting in Arizona for more than seven years, including stops at ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly and the Green Valley News.
