Robert Saleh knows a thing or two about facing Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. This time last year, the then-49ers defensive coordinator was in Todd Bowles’s position, tasked with finding a way to contain the NFL’s most explosive quarterback. And though the Niners lost the game, Mahomes’s stats were mortal: 26-of-42 passing for 286 yards with two touchdowns and two picks.
Saleh joined NBC’s PFT Live with Mike Florio and Chris Simms on Thursday to explain what it takes to keep Mahomes somewhat tethered to the ground. The key is to not let up, and not to let Mahomes trick you into thinking he’s less dangerous than he really is, Saleh said.