The Jaguars bested the Niners, 26-21, on Sunday with Saleh’s unit giving up 325 total yards, its most of the season, including 151 rushing.
“I think Liam’s doing a hell of a job,” Saleh said. “I really do. You can tell that that team’s really taking on his personality, and I hope they came out of the game healthy, and I wish him the best of luck throughout the rest of the season. I wish I could have found a better choice of words, but my intent was always to compliment that football staff.”
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, who on Friday attempted to avoid the on-field situation by pointing out that Saleh was trying to be complimentary, downplayed the postgame kerfuffle again. Asked which NFL coaches might be able to best Saleh in a fight, Shanahan quipped, “Just me.” He then agreed that Lions coach and former TE Dan Campbell might top the list.
“I would probably bet on Dan over a lot of people,” Shanahan said. “Saleh’s too nice, usually, but it seemed like someone struck a chord the other day. … It was kind of comical now to look back at it.”
