TEMPERS flared following the San Francisco 49ers loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars – with two coaches having to be separated on the field.
49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Jacksonville’s head coach Liam Coen got into a heated exchange after Sunday’s game.
San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh was involved in a wild altercation on Sunday[/caption]
Jags head coach Liam Cohen had to be restrained as he and Saleh exchanged words[/caption]
Saleh was seen shouting in the direction of Cohen[/caption]
The Niners coach had made comments about the Jaguars signalling earlier this week[/caption]
Saleh, the former head coach of the New York Jets, did not immediately seek out Coen after the final play.
Earlier this week, Salah accused the Jaguars of “legally stealing signals” ahead of the contest in Santa Clara.
The comments didn’t go down too well with the Jaguars, who held on to win 26-21 against the Niners.
As the teams walked on the field following the game, Saleh exchanged words with Jaguars offensive tackle Walker Little.
Coen then got involved and had to be held back by Jags center Robert Hainsey as he roared in the direction of Saleh.
“Keep my name out of your mouth,” Coen was seen yelling, per ESPN.
“Keep my name out of your f***ing mouth.”
Saleh’s X-rated reply was caught on a hot mic as both coaches were restrained.
Order was restored afterward as the teams eventually departed to the locker rooms.
And Coen played down the incident when asked by reporters.
“Not a big deal,” Coen said, before adding: “Just keep that between us.”
Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan defended Saleh and argued he had been complimenting the Jags with his initial comments.
“We don’t totally care if coaches are pissed off,” Shanahan said, after confirming he did not see the confrontation.
“It has no effect on the game.
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“I think Saleh was paying them a big compliment in what they’re good at doing.
“It’s not illegal. He said [there’s] nothing illegal about it.
“I think you use the word sign stealing and what the headlines get with those type of words, I think the perception of that becomes wrong.”
Now 3-1 on the season, the Niners have a short turnaround before Thursday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams.
