San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 1, 2020. Credit: AP/Stephen Brashear
Robert Saleh’s climb from defensive intern to NFL head coach is not surprising to the people who have been in meeting rooms or on the football field with him.
Saleh is driven to succeed and to put his players in positions to be successful. He did that as the 49ers' defensive coordinator the last four years. Now he’s expected to do that as the Jets' head coach.
The Jets were impressed with Saleh’s vision for the team and his leadership ability.