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 welcomed back a familiar face, re-hiring Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator. However, one former player who once thrived under Saleh’s leadership will have to ...

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 officially named Robert Saleh the team's new defensive coordinator Friday night. Saleh, 45, previously served as the 49ers' defensive coordinator from 2017-2020 before ...

A potential reunion is in the works. The San Francisco 49ers have interviewed former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator. Saleh held the position with the 49ers ...

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 ...