The San Francisco 49ers were known as a defensively dominant team early in the Kyle Shanahan years. However, over the past couple of seasons, the team has taken a step back under coordinators Steve ...

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh speaks to reporters during an NFL football press conference, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) ...

Saleh's defense was the rock, as they were second in the NFL in total yards surrendered (281.8 per game), tied for fifth in sacks (48) and were eighth in points surrendered (19.4 per game).

Saleh can say “all gas, no brakes” all he wants, and if there’s not enough talent it won’t matter. The 49ers believe Kris Kocurek is one of the top defensive line coaches in the game and ...

Happy for Sanaa and Robert and we love their family. We love what Robert brings. I remember meeting with him in my backyard when Kyle asked me, 'Hey, I want you to interview this guy.

In 2019, Saleh was named Coordinator of the Year by Sporting News and helped the 49ers reach Super Bowl LIV by calling a defense that ranked first in passing yards allowed per game (169.2), second ...

Now, Saleh can return to a team with which he has had plenty of familiarity. The 49ers' defense was in the top 10 while Saleh ran the unit from 2017 to 2020. Saleh's coaching and defensive prowess ...

Perfect Time for Return Robert Saleh’s return comes at just the right for the 49ers. Coming off a down year and struggling under Nick Sorensen, he is tasked with restoring San Francisco’s defense.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 20, 2025 As a result, the 49ers and Saleh are drifting away from a reunion. Saleh earning a second interview decreases the likelihood of that.

Despite his head coaching record in New York, Saleh had a top-four total defense in each of his last three seasons with the Jets and has been responsible for two other top-five defenses in his ...

Familiarity is a significant factor in the NFL. That is why the San Francisco 49ers interviewed Robert Saleh for the vacant defensive coordinator position. Nostalgia plays a key role in this.