Jan 24 2025 33 mins 99
The 49ers finally have secured their top target for their defensive coordinator position, and it’s a familiar face. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Robert Saleh's second stint with San Francisco came to fruition amid a wild NFL coaching carousel. What will be first on Saleh's agenda to restore the 49ers' defense back to its dominant reputation, and is his fiery sideline demeanor the key to San Francisco’s missing edge? Matt and Jennifer analyze how Saleh ascended the NFL defensive ranks and catapulted his career by bolstering the 49ers’ defense his first time around. Also, Matt and Jennifer provide updates on former 49ers DC Nick Sorensen and assistant coach Brandon Staley's futures with the organization.
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(1:00) 49ers get top DC target Robert Saleh
(6:00) Why Saleh ultimately returned to the 49ers
(11:00) Saleh's NFL coaching journey and how 49ers catapulted his career
(12:30) Updates on former DC Nick Sorensen and assistant Brandon Staley
(31:35) Is Saleh's fiery demeanor key to sparking 49ers' defensive edge?
