Robert Saleh Preaches Violence, Speed and Talking Sh*t as He’s Introduced as New Titans Head Coach
Saleh just wrapped up his 21st NFL season, and in his second stint as defensive coordinator with the 49ers.
Before returning to the 49ers, Saleh spent three-plus seasons (2021-24) as head coach of the Jets, where his teams went a combined 20-36.
Saleh said he learned from his time with the Jets.
“There is no handbook to a first time at anything you do,” Saleh said. “The proper question would be: What didn’t I learn? There is so much to gain from any time you are in the chair as head coach, and there is so many learning experiences that I had. I could sit here and talk to you for the next four hours about all those things. But I can assure you there is tremendous growth from the opportunity I had as a coach and through that growth I think I am more prepared now than I’ve ever been to attack this position.”
Saleh arrived in Tennessee with a great reputation for his defensive mind, and his ability to connect with the players.
During his time in the NFL, Saleh has been a part of nine top-10 defenses, and in his nine seasons as a defensive coordinator or head coach, his team has finished in the top five in total defense on five occasions.
Before taking the helm in New York, Saleh spent four seasons (2017-20) as the defensive coordinator for the 49ers, which included a Super Bowl appearance at the end of the 2020 season.
