The San Francisco 49ers on Friday night made a significant upgrade to their coaching staff when they officially hired defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, but that can’t be their only big defensive move this offseason. Heading into the offseason the 49ers have a handful of starting spots on defense that either need replacements or upgrades, particularly in the front seven where … [Read more...] about New DC won’t singlehandedly save 49ers defense
49ers long defensive coordinator search is officially over
It might have taken longer than they wanted, but the San Francisco 49ers finally have their defensive coordinator for the 2025 NFL season. According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, the expected reunion between the 49ers and former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is officially happening after Saleh was passed over for the Jacksonville Jaguars job. Saleh was one of two interviews the … [Read more...] about 49ers long defensive coordinator search is officially over
49ers legend thinks Brock Purdy should become a running QB
San Francisco legend Steve Young joined “Willard & Dibs” on 95.7 The Game and shared some insight on how the 49ers’ offense could improve in 2025. Young wants to see quarterback Brock Purdy utilized in more run-pass options, likening his vision for the 49ers’ offense moving forward into some of what the Washington Commanders have been this season. “I think Kyle (Shanahan) … [Read more...] about 49ers legend thinks Brock Purdy should become a running QB
How 49ers can avoid another potential DC search in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are re-hiring Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator. While Saleh looks like a home-run hire given his success with the 49ers as their DC and a rapid turnaround for the New York Jets defense in Saleh’s second year as their head coach, he may also only stick around for one season. Saleh received three interviews for head coach openings in the 2025 … [Read more...] about How 49ers can avoid another potential DC search in 2026
Will 49ers get draft picks if they lose Robert Saleh again?
There’s an interesting wrinkle to the San Francisco 49ers’ re-acquisition of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. While they’re gaining an experienced defensive coordinator with a strong track record, they may also gain another opportunity to secure a pair of third-round draft picks if he’s hired to be another team’s head coach. San Francisco got two third-round compensatory … [Read more...] about Will 49ers get draft picks if they lose Robert Saleh again?