But, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the 49ers are primed to pass over that trio in favor of the man they just removed from the position of defensive coordinator. Kyle

The 49ers are locked in on hiring Saleh. However, he has a second interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars to be their head co

Allen is an excellent defensive coordinator who simply isn't cut out to be a head coach. He has been fired as a head coach twice now and won't get a third opportunity. He will be a coordinator for the rest of his career. He simply isn't a leader of men.

The 49ers just missed out on a quality defensive coordinator candidate. Jeff Ulbrich has agreed to become the Atlanta Falcons' next defensive coordinator according to The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Robert Saleh is the name atop the San Francisco 49ers wish list to fill their defensive coordinator vacancy, but he is gaining traction to become a head coach once again after new developments in the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching search.

Finding a new defensive coordinator became the first offseason box the San Francisco 49ers needed to check once they parted ways with former DC Nick Sorensen. While they acted quickly in interviewing former New York Jets head coach and 49ers DC Robert Saleh,

The San Francisco 49ers will look different next season. And maybe not just a little bit. After the firing of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, coach Kyle Shanahan and Co. are looking for new leadership on the defensive side of the ball.

The San Francisco 49ers have conducted a handful of interviews with coaches for their special team coordinator position. It's unclear which coach is the favorit

The San Francisco 49ers are deep into their search for a new special teams coordinator, having interviewed several candidates. Among them are Detroit Lions

Robert Saleh is reportedly closer to becoming the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator, with his contract set to be special compared to other coaches in the same position.

A reunion between the San Francisco 49ers and their former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is appearing less and less likely.