Robert Saleh cannot personally create turnovers, rush the passer or stop the run. His return as the 49ers’ D-coordinator is no guarantee of success.

The San Francisco 49ers will fill their vacant defensive coordinator position with a familiar face. Robert Saleh will return to lead the team’s defense after a tenure as the New York Jets’ head coach,

With Robert Saleh back as the defensive coordinator, he could aid the 49ers in recruiting free agents from the Jets. 23 players on the Jets are set to become free agents in March, but only one Jets player is likely to follow Saleh to the 49ers.

The San Francisco 49ers are going back to a familiar face to be their fourth defensive coordinator in as many seasons. Robert Saleh, who won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks during his three seasons as a defensive quality control coach,