While it's long since been clear that the San Francisco 49ers are hopeful of bringing Robert Saleh back to be their defensive coordinator, there have been fewer signals around their plan at the special teams coordinator spot.

But, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the 49ers are primed to pass over that trio in favor of the man they just removed from the position of defensive coordinator. Kyle

The San Francisco 49ers are on the search for a defensive coordinator once again after firing Nick Sorensen following just one season in that role.