Robert Salehs next steps revealed after Jets firing

Robert Saleh is in no rush to get back on the sidelines.The former Jets coach will not join another team’s staff midseason and instead will focus on the upcoming offseason hiring cylce after his stunning Jets dismissal, The Post’s Brian Costello confirmed.The San Francisco Chronicle first reported Saleh’s plans, which includes an upcoming family vacation.Saleh figures to be a top option for teams with defensive coordinator openings this offseason after parlaying his previous coordinator prowess with the 49ers into the Jets’ head coaching job.The Jets are still on the hook for Saleh’s contract through the remainder of the 2024 season and then for next year after he signed a five-year deal before the 2021 season.That financial security allows Saleh to be selective with his next steps, and there seemingly is little incentive to join a team as an advisor or consultant compared to waiting for a coordinator opening.Such a move would also not provide financial aid since contracts are normally constructed with language stipulating any new income reduces the former team’s debts.There are zero defensive coordinator jobs open at the moment and even if one should arise, that’s likely not a desirable job.If Saleh waits, then he can have the pick of the open jobs.There had been some internet speculation about Saleh potentially heading back to the 49ers, whose defense has struggled by its standards this season, but the Chronicle shot down that premise.Saleh served as the team’s defensive coordinator from 2017-20, helping the team reach the Super Bowl during the 2020 campaign.“The bottom line, for the 49ers, is this: Unless something really weird happens, Robert Saleh’s not walking through that door,” Mike Silver reported.Saleh also has a strong relationship with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, but the Packers just hired a new defensive coordinator in Jeff Hafley.Teams would still be interested in Saleh despite his disappointing Jets tenure since the team h...