In the drama involving Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, somehow Dan Campbell’s name has found its way into the mix of things.
Following the Jaguars’ 26-21 Week 4 victory over the 49ers, Coen and Saleh were engaged in a heated interaction that had the potential to become physical between the pair of coaches.
When speaking to reporters this week, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was asked which NFL coach could physically take down the jacked Saleh.
“Just me. That’s about it,” Shanhana replied.
When the reporter shot back, asking about Campbell’s odds, the 49ers coach was inclined to agree.
“Yeah, I would probably bet on Dan over a lot of people,” he said. “Saleh’s too nice usually, but it seems like something struck a chord later.