Robert Saleh is back in as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and former players are confident in his return.

The San Francisco 49ers’ odd dynamic has been replaced by a dynamic duo. In 2024, the 49ers’ defense was overseen by coordinator Nick Sorensen and assistant head coach Brandon Staley, two men ...

The 49ers defense hasn't changed much since Robert Saleh left in 2021, but he has.. No matter whom the 49ers have hired to replace Saleh, whether it was DeMeco Ryans, Steve Wilks or Nick Sorensen ...

DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were each replaced after one season the past two years.

It hasn't been the case for the last two years under Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen. So, bringing Saleh back seems like a no-brainer. However, there is an upside and downside to it.

While not in the top five, Pro Football Network's defensive coordinator rankings have the 49ers' Robert Saleh in a great spot ...

Robert Saleh is grateful he’s not one of those defensive coordinators. The 49ers' defensive coordinator is grateful he didn’t suffer the same fate as Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen: the 49ers ...

Last October, then-San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen felt that the defense needed to get off the field. It was early in the season. To begin the fourth quarter, he made a ...