Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, along with offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, met local reporters Thursday for the first time since assuming their

Robert Saleh didn't consider taking a defensive coordinator job with any other organization once the San Francisco 49ers expressed interest. On Thursday, he shared his excitement about returning to the team—eight years after his initial stint began and four years after leaving to become the head coach of the New York Jets.

Robert Saleh once again is tasked with reviving the San Francisco defense following a rough season when the Niners struggled to slow down opposing offenses. The main difference this time when Saleh returns for a second stint as Niners defensive coordinator following an unsuccessful run as head coach of the New York Jets