Robert Saleh, the third defensive coordinator for the 49ers in three years, is known for his charisma and energy. He is expected to inspire a defense filled with new faces, taking over after the team struggled to perform last season. Nick Bosa acknowledged Saleh's significant presence in meetings, contrasting this with the previous coordinators, Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen, who were less impactful. Saleh returns after his stint as head coach of the New York Jets, under considerable pressure to improve the team's performance.
Saleh's commanding presence in the defensive meetings is what we needed. His level of charisma and energy was missing with previous coordinators.
Bosa noted that Wilks had a lot of experience coaching the back end, but that did not translate to the team’s performance last season.
Saleh is under significant pressure, having returned to the 49ers after his dismissal as head coach of the New York Jets.
He is energetic and enthusiastic, emphasizing the importance of process and repetition to teach and inspire a 49ers defense loaded with new faces.
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