A new contract for quarterback Brock Purdy remains atop the San Francisco 49ers’ offseason priority list. That won’t be their only move under center this offseason though. Purdy was

Everyone understands that re-signing Brock Purdy is the San Francisco 49ers' top offseason priority, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't make a strong push to retain several other impact players.

Saleh, who was fired in October as the New York Jets head coach five games into his fourth season, generated interest on the head-coaching front and was seen as one of the frontrunners for the Jacksonville Jaguars job. He also interviewed with the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.

Robert Saleh didn’t get the job he wanted, but the job he accepted could lead to a gig he desires next year. Saleh rejoined the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator Friday and the announcement was made shortly after the last of the three head-coaching openings for which he was a candidate was filled.

Some free agency signings work well, while others flop. The San Francisco 49ers may be ready to admit one of their recent moves was a mistake.