It’s never easy for a team to watch an incredible coach leave. But it was something the San Francisco 49ers knew was going to happen with Robert Saleh.
Before they reunited with him last year to become the defensive coordinator, he was trying to become a head coach for a team. His dream of being a head coach again was strong.
That’s why when the Tennessee Titans came knocking, Saleh took his chance. It hurt the 49ers to see him go, but they knew it was inevitable when they hired him back.
Arguably, no one is more distraught over Saleh’s departure than Kyle Shanahan. He’s close to Saleh and loves his coaching ability. However, he’s even more ecstatic that Saleh gets another crack at being a head coach.
Shanahan sounds off on Saleh joining Tennessee