Rich Cimini breaks down the Jets reaching agreement with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to be their new head coach, and why he fits what the organization is looking for.

-- The New York Jets, coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history, have reached an agreement in principle with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to be their next head coach, the team announced Thursday night.

On Thursday, the Jets concluded a second interview with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.

Saleh is expected to take 49ers passing-game coordinator Mike LaFleur -- the brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur -- with him as his offensive coordinator, sources told Schefter.

General manager Joe Douglas, who led the Jets' search, has no prior experience working with Saleh.

Saleh spent four seasons as the 49ers' coordinator, inheriting the 32nd-ranked defense (yards allowed) and helping transform it into a top-five unit the past two seasons.

Since 2017 when Robert Saleh became the 49ers' defensive coordinator, that unit allowed the third-fewest passing yards per game in the NFL.