The San Francisco 49ers’ search to replace recently-fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen has been somewhat confusing. Could they now turn to Pete Carroll?

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

That decision came after Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen pulled himself out of contention for their vacant head coach position. Coen had been considered the favorite and his withdrawal followed reports that now Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not like the setup in Jacksonville.

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.

As the Pete Carroll rumors swirl, it’s not impossible for him to go back to San Francisco as their defensive coordinator.

It was not long ago that the NFL world was praising the San Francisco 49ers. After demoting Nick Sorensen from his defensive coordinator role and firing special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, a sigh of relief occurred.

The 49ers are locked in on hiring Saleh. However, he has a second interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars to be their head co

Allen is an excellent defensive coordinator who simply isn't cut out to be a head coach. He has been fired as a head coach twice now and won't get a third opportunity. He will be a coordinator for the rest of his career. He simply isn't a leader of men.

The 49ers just missed out on a quality defensive coordinator candidate. Jeff Ulbrich has agreed to become the Atlanta Falcons' next defensive coordinator according to The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Robert Saleh is the name atop the San Francisco 49ers wish list to fill their defensive coordinator vacancy, but he is gaining traction to become a head coach once again after new developments in the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching search.

Finding a new defensive coordinator became the first offseason box the San Francisco 49ers needed to check once they parted ways with former DC Nick Sorensen. While they acted quickly in interviewing former New York Jets head coach and 49ers DC Robert Saleh,

The San Francisco 49ers will look different next season. And maybe not just a little bit. After the firing of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, coach Kyle Shanahan and Co. are looking for new leadership on the defensive side of the ball.