"SANTA CLARA It's not worth fretting over the possible loss of 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh during the next NFL head coaching cycle. Saleh certainly isn't. He's been through the process twice, once before he got the Jets job, and last offseason when he spoke with Jacksonville, Las Vegas and Dallas. With the 49ers at 11-4 and still with a chance to get the top seed and even host Super Bowl LX, it's not the forefront of his mind."
"Having gone 20-36 with the New York Jets, a long-running disaster, before being fired four games into the 2024 season, Saleh understands the value of a stable organization. And part of the reason coaching jobs become available is some level of instability. The New York Giants (3-12) and Tennessee Titans (2-13) have interim coaches in Mike Kafka and Mike McCoy and neither is expected to retain the position."
Robert Saleh is not concerned about potential head-coaching recruiters while the 49ers pursue playoff positioning and possibly a top seed. He has participated in the head-coach search process twice before and still aspires to lead a team, though without desperation. Saleh's 20-36 record with the New York Jets and his firing early in 2024 inform his appreciation for stable organizations. Several current NFL openings involve teams with interim coaches or poor records, which may be unattractive. Interest could change if long-tenured, successful coaches decide to step down. Saleh remains focused on his current responsibilities with the 49ers.
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