At the time of this post, the San Francisco 49ers trail the Kansas City Chiefs 28-7 at Arrowhead Stadium, and it isn't even halftime. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is working with three backup players in the secondary. Only starting cornerback Richard Sherman is playing with Jimmie Ward in at the right cornerback spot for Ahkello Witherspoon, D.J. Reed in at free safety for Adrian Colbert, and Antone Exum in at strong safety for Jaquiski Tartt.
It also doesn't help that the 49ers are going up against one of the most potent offenses in the league and are playing in an opposing team's home opener for the second time in three weeks.
It wasn't long ago that Saleh was a fan favorite. It has just been a matter of weeks, in fact. Three games into the 2018 season, the Niner Faithful appear to be turning on him. It's a testament to how quickly things can change in the NFL.
If Shanahan does ever get the niners back to the top level of the NFL, it'll be with a different defensive coordinator. 3 first round picks on that d line and getting man handled.
49ers' Robert Saleh linked to Titans in head coaching search
By David Bonilla
Jan 7
The Arizona Cardinals have already requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their head coaching vacancy, and they are unlikely to be the only team pursuing the 49ers assistant during this hiring cycle.
According to ESPN's...
ESPN predicts landing spot for 49ers coordinator Robert Saleh
By David Bonilla
Jan 13
Teams in need of a head coach are now permitted to interview candidates whose teams played over the weekend, and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is already drawing significant interest.
According to reports, at least five teams have requested interviews...
49ers' Robert Saleh 'completely focused' on Eagles amid head coaching interest
By David Bonilla
Jan 8
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is drawing significant interest in the NFL head coaching market. Still, he insists his attention remains squarely on Sunday's NFC Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
So far, three teams—the Arizona...
Titans, Falcons request interviews with 49ers' Robert Saleh for head coach openings
By David Bonilla
Jan 8
The list of teams interested in San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh continues to grow.
According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, both the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons have formally requested interviews with Saleh for their head coaching...
