The San Francisco 49ers were fully aware defensive coordinator Robert Saleh likely wouldn't be in the building for too long when they re-hired him for his former role last offseason.
Perhaps for just a single season.
The ousted New York Jets head coach didn't lose much of his reputation despite being fired by Gang Green midway through 2024, especially considering how things have gone in the Big Apple post his employment there.
Meanwhile, Saleh made the most out of a banged-up and predominantly inexperienced defense throughout the course of 2024, earning more respect and credibility as a head-coaching candidate.