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Jets head coach Robert Saleh made headlines with his comments about the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Saleh jokingly said that if Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts carries the ball, the Jets defense will have to give him "11 kisses." This comment was in reference to the Eagles' unique offensive strategy known as the "tush push." Saleh also took the opportunity to praise Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson, saying that he has done a phenomenal job and is a special player when the ball is in his hands. Saleh expressed his desire to get wide receiver Mecole Hardman more involved in the game but stated that until someone says otherwise, they will continue to work on finding ways to utilize him. Overall, Saleh's comments generated some buzz and added an interesting angle to the upcoming game.
Robert Saleh wants to make Jalen Hurts pay for tush push: ‘11 kisses’ https://t.co/fnwtjhRtGL https://t.co/QoQO48b1en
#Jets prepared to give Eagles’ Hurts ’11 kisses’ if Philly tries its nearly unstoppable ‘tush push’ “I’ve never seen anything like that. Hopefully we don’t get into any third-&-1s or fourth-&-1s to have to experience it. That’s one way to eliminate it." https://t.co/gjMlAquhCB
Jets’ Robert Saleh says defense has to give Jalen Hurts ’11 kisses’ on tush push https://t.co/NYTFPJfPzB
Story: https://t.co/jJNHENJUZb #Jets prep for the Tush Push (distant cousin of The Butt Fumble?). Their plan is to give Hurts "11 kisses" each time he carries the ball.
#Jets prep for the Tush Push (distant cousin of The Butt Fumble?) https://t.co/jJNHENJUZb
Billy Football's Plan For How The Jets Can Stop The Eagles' Tush Push https://t.co/O0ZQc6KcwE https://t.co/x8rtRpff9n
Robert Saleh shares his thoughts on the #Eagles 'brotherly shove', the #Jets run defense and the efforts of Mecole Hardman and Xavier Gipson this season #TakeFlight https://t.co/agkDnWOspm
Robert Saleh wants to make Jalen Hurts pay for tush push: ‘11 kisses’ https://t.co/7Rqa49NNtx https://t.co/bFNodhx9FY
Robert Saleh: If Jalen Hurts carries the ball, we have to give him 11 kisses. https://t.co/sRDe0wqBpR
Jets HC Robert Saleh was asked why the Jets are not using WR Mecole Hardman: "I think what we're missing is the opportunity to talk about Xavier Gipson. Gipson since he's gotten here, has done a phenomenal job… When the ball’s in his hands, he's pretty darn special… the fact… https://t.co/7IkNEL73j2 https://t.co/75jUo6PoOU
Saleh on Mecole Hardman's future: "He's here, he's working, competing, and until someone upstairs says otherwise, we we're going to do our best to try to find ways to get him involved." Saleh says people are missing the Xavier Gipson angle to the Hardman storyline, saying the… https://t.co/lHU8LHj0rZ
Saleh on the Eagles' Tush Push: "If the quarterback carries it, we've got to give him 11 kisses." #Jets
Robert Saleh says Xavier Gipson has earned playing time with regard to Mecole Hardman hasn't been able to get on the field.