Robert Saleh. This gamble could have backfired if Saleh had landed a head coaching role, leaving Shanahan scrambling to find someone to lead his defense after firing Nick Sorensen. Fortunately for the ...

Saleh is anticipated to take on a head coaching style role but on defense. With that in mind, he is putting together his coaching staff in San Francisco. As he brings in his own assistant coaches, the ...

bringing back Robert Saleh to coordinate their defense. San Francisco fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one season. It faced the real possibility of having to hire a fourth ...

The San Francisco 49ers have long established their strong defensive identity, and with Robert Saleh back at the helm ...

The San Francisco 49ers hired Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive ... and Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were each replaced after one season the past two years. Saleh was hired as Shanahan ...

Robert Saleh, who was fired by the Jets during the season, was hired by the 49ers for second stint as the team’s defensive ...

Coach Kyle Shanahan has cycled through DeMeco Ryans, Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen after Saleh’s ... when it comes to defensive coordinators. Robert Saleh (left) wasn’t shy about displaying ...

After a 16-day search, the Niners on Friday announced they hired Robert Saleh ... sought a reunion with Saleh soon after moving on from previous coordinator Nick Sorensen. Niners coach Kyle ...