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 sacks, which ranked tied with the depleted Detroit Lions for 23rd in football.

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.

Reflecting on Robert Saleh's time with the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars' Arik Armstead explains what made him an effective coach

Robert Saleh cannot personally create turnovers, rush the passer or stop the run. His return as the 49ers’ D-coordinator is no guarantee of success.

Later on Thursday, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen had a change of heart, the Jacksonville Jaguars quickly moved to hire him as head coach and Saleh, who told Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch that he’d return to the 49ers if he didn’t get a head-coaching job, stayed true to his promise.

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

On "49ers Talk," Jennifer Lee Chan is on-site for the Pro Bowl in Orlando and spoke with 49ers' selections linebacker Fred Warner and defensive end Nick Bosa about the organization's reacquisition of Robert Saleh.

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.