The defensive line would be a good place to start, as San Fran's usually ferocious defense had a hard time finishing at the QB in 2024. The 49ers closed the year with 37 total sac

Saleh, who was fired in October as the New York Jets head coach five games into his fourth season, generated interest on the head-coaching front and was seen as one of the frontrunners for the Jacksonville Jaguars job. He also interviewed with the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.

Robert Saleh, who ran the Niners' defense from 2017 to 2020, is heading back to San Francisco for the same role after a three-plus-year stint as Jets coach.

The return of Robert Saleh should rejuvenate the San Francisco 49ers' defense, which has struggled to maintain the same energy level since his departure. The post 49ers’ Fred Warner and Nick Bosa Send Strong Message on Robert Saleh’s Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner believes Robert Saleh returning as the defensive coordinator for the team could be a "dominant" unit in 2025.

Robert Saleh's return to the San Francisco 49ers brings something special back to the team, according to Fred Warner, who recently reminisced about the good times they had when the now-defensive coordinator was with the franchise.