Bill Belichick took a shot at Jets owner Woody Johnson's management style during ESPN's 'ManningCast', suggesting that firing Robert Saleh is just another chapter in the Jets' 'ready, fire, aim' playbook.

In a rare moment of clarity amidst the chaos of the Jets' ongoing coaching carousel, Belichick lambasted Johnson's penchant for knee-jerk reactions, underscoring the organization's dismal track record of winning just over 30% of games during his ownership. Saleh's firing after yet another defeat not only marks the third head coach to be shown the door since 2014 but also adds another layer to the Jets’ reputation for management decisions that often miss their target.

Belichick, who is rather vocal about his disinterest in the Jets, candidly remarked, "I’m not a fan of the Jets," while acknowledging Saleh's contributions to the team. It appears that Belichick's definition of fandom differs significantly from that of an average New Yorker, who might keep their thoughts on the Jets more closely protected than the last slice of pizza in a box.

In just over a decade under Johnson's leadership, the Jets have recorded a winning percentage that would see any respectable franchise hiding in embarrassment. With an astonishingly mediocre track record, the Jets have somehow managed to amass a grand total of just over 30% wins in the last ten years. It’s a feat that could land them a scientific study on how not to run a sports franchise, while their ownership might be more familiar with the art of collecting consolation prizes than Lombardi trophies.

Coming back to Saleh, the coach, who did indeed face the brunt of the Jets' unpredictability, was let go following a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. This dismissal not only highlights yet another failed stint for the team but also speaks voluminous about the challenges of building something sustainable in a franchise so famous for its coaching instability. In fact, he's the third head coach the Jets have dismissed since 2014, which is quite a trend even Bill Belichick quipped about when he joked about having an 'unblemished' coaching record with the Jets.

Belichick’s criticisms didn’t stop at Saleh's ousting. He further elaborated on Johnson's management strategy, describing it as a hilarious misadventure resembling ‘ready, fire, aim.’ This method suggests that each decision made by Johnson might be more about spontaneity and less about chess-like foresight that other teams seem to embrace. Belichick's light-hearted jab at this process could have comedians scrambling for the phone to give Johnson a call, hoping to enlist him for some stand-up routines.

The litany of head coaches discharged from the Jets’ helm since 2014 provides a stunning case study in how not to cultivate a winning culture. Some might argue that being the third coach to be dismissed barely halfway through the season is, in itself, a team trophy of sorts for the Jets. One could almost picture a ceremonial handing over of a golden boot that signifies plant your feet firmly, but don’t expect to stay very long.

In jest, to emphasize his own flawless coaching record with the Jets, Belichick quipped about his brief stint with the team as being 'unblemished.' This sentiment rejoices in the irony of his success compared to the extended mishaps prevalent in the Jets' front office decisions. Undoubtedly, fans of the Jets are left wondering if he might be the answer, though his nomination to step back into the turbulent waters of Jets management seems as ambitious as setting a world record in underwater juggling.

As Jackson Pollock could likely tell the Jets if given half a chance, management decisions should not be made with paint splatters on a canvas—yet here they are, more committed to improvisation than a jazz festival. Belichick’s blunt observations may provide a momentary chuckle, but the ongoing saga of the Jets leaves us grappling with the reality that some teams are destined to wander through mediocrity in what can only be described as an anti-Championship tour.

As the dust settles from Saleh's dismissal and Johnson’s latest blunder, one wonders what comes next for the Jets. Will they find stability, or will they merely continue to follow the same path of who-can-we-blame-today? Belichick's words may prove prophetic; time will tell if the organization's culture will eventually lead them to a better fate or if they will continue to exist as an inside joke for NFL aficionados.