Familiarity is a significant factor in the NFL. That is why the San Francisco 49ers interviewed Robert Saleh for the vacant defensive coordinator position. Nostalgia plays a key role in this.

The San Francisco 49ers took a major step back last season, especially on the defensive side, but the reunion with Robert ...

Just 48 hours later, the first interview for the vacancy was made official, with former Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh being scheduled. Along with the official interest in Saleh, the Cowboys sought ...

The San Francisco 49ers got their man as Robert Saleh is head back to the Bay Area for a second stint as defensive ...

However, that decision might've already been made. The 49ers have only interviewed two candidates: Robert Saleh and Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. The 49ers may have decided on Saleh ...

During the 2021 coaching cycle, Robert Saleh was a hot name before becoming the New York Jets head coach. During the 2025 coaching cycle, Saleh is once again a hot commodity. NFL Network Insider ...