Really, the biggest move they made this offseason was bringing back Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator. Saleh, who was fired by the New York Jets after 3.5 seasons as their head coach, had ...

And if Saleh has a good season in 2025, he could climb the list all the way to No. 3 behind Fangio and Spagnuolo. Because Joseph and Minter have not accomplished more than Saleh in the NFL.

The San Francisco 49ers struck gold (sorry) by replacing Robert Saleh with DeMeco Ryans. Replacing a widely sought-after defensive coordinator with another who delivers is no easy task. Ryans ...

SANTA CLARA – A subdued Robert Saleh is reserving judgment on the 49ers’ refreshed defense. “Once we get pads on and it gets real and you can get a little more physical with receivers, we ...

Player Comments on Robert Saleh Former 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead talked about the importance of Saleh’s leadership and mindset on First Things First recently. “I think he has a ...

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) ...

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) ...