The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.

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Less than 48 hours after firing Nick Sorensen as defensive coordinator, the 49ers have turned to someone familiar as a potential replacement. The team has interviewed former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh and current Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for the opening.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is gaining attention in the coaching market. He is scheduled to interview with the Las Vegas Raiders tomorrow for their head coach vacancy, having already met with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the same role.

The San Francisco 49ers are targeting Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator, and they seem to be taking a big risk in doing so. In an appearance on the “49ers +/-” podcast, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reported that the Niners have pledged to make Saleh the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL if he accepts the job.

Why shouldn't they bring Robert Saleh back to take that job? Whether the Niners should've fired Sorensen or not can be debated. Yes, the defense struggled, especially to finish out the season, but there are a couple of things to consider.

The San Francisco 49ers are making bold moves to reignite their defense, parting ways with Nick Sorensen as defensive coordinator after a disappointing season plagued by injuries and predictability.

The San Francisco 49ers are already looking to fill one key vacancy on their coaching staff and for now, it looks like another spot that may have become open will stay put given Brian Griese's latest decision.

Pro Football Focus contributor Dalton Wasserman recently analyzed the current head coaching vacancies around the NFL, identifying the best candidates for each job.

The 49ers seem to be waiting for one candidate -- former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. He was the 49ers' defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020

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