Robert Saleh DEFENDS 49ers Starter After Tough Week 2 Performance: "He’s the Guy We Believe In"
In an unwavering show of support, 49ers head coach Robert Saleh has come to the defense of his starter, following a rough outing in Week 2. Despite the tough performance, Saleh made it clear that he believes in his player and is confident that they will bounce back stronger than ever.
“We’ve got his back, and he’ll be back stronger,” Saleh said, dismissing any concerns about the player’s future with the team. “This is just a bump in the road. Everyone has tough days, and we trust him to shake it off and get back to being the player we know he is.”
The comments come after a challenging Week 2 for the 49ers starter, who faced significant pressure and struggles during the game. Critics quickly piled on, questioning whether he was ready for the spotlight. However, Saleh’s resolute stance shows that he remains steadfast in his faith in the player’s ability to overcome adversity.
“This is a team effort, and we all rise and fall together,” Saleh continued. “He’s the guy we believe in, and we’re going to rally around him. It’s about how you respond to adversity, and I know he’ll step up.”
As the 49ers look ahead to their next challenge, Saleh’s message is clear: the team is unified, and setbacks will only fuel their determination to succeed. With the unwavering support of his coach and teammates, the player in question is ready to prove that Week 2 was just a temporary setback on the road to greatness.
Seahawks finally granted DeMarcus Lawrence a wish the Cowboys couldn't
DeMarcus Lawrence only knew one team in his excellent career. He had always played with the Dallas Cowboys before joining the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. Ahead of the season, he said one reason he wanted to go to Seattle was to have a better chance to win a championship.
Some might have laughed, though most of those were probably Cowboys fans. Dallas fans have been waiting for goodness for three decades, so we can rule them out for any real NFL observations. America's Team hasn't truly been relevant for a long time.
But Lawrence wasn't going to leave Dallas, most likely, for a team where he had to help them rebuild their defense, and there might not have been a good chance to do so. One reason he might have thought the Seahawks were closer to winning a Super Bowl was that Mike Macdonald was going to have an elite defense.
DeMarcus Lawrence likely got his wish with the Seattle Seahawks
Wish granted. While Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was foolishly trading All-Pro Micah Parsons, Lawrence was fitting into Seattle's edge rusher group. He was also helping teach young Derick Hall to be an even better player and better pro.
Through two games, the Cowboys, without Parsons and Lawrence, have allowed the 27th-most points in the league. Seattle is eighth with 34. Dallas is 30th in yards allowed per play at 6.4, and the Seahawks are 10th at 5.0.
But Lawrence hasn't had to do the heavy lifting. He is part of a group of good defensive players that are part of a great defensive scheme. Defense, after all, wins championships, and that means Seattle is much closer to a title than Dallas.
Instead of being involved with the Jerry Jones mess of accumulating some individual pieces that are high-quality without any idea how those pieces should fit together best, Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider understand that a player like Tyrice Knight might not make the Pro Bowl, but is essential to an overall good defensive unit.
DeMarcus Lawrence also might be able to extend his career because he signed with the Seattle Seahawks. With the Dallas Cowboys, he would have had to play a bunch of snaps because his team would have lacked much quality. In Seattle, he can stay fresh.
In fact, while he has only had three quarterback pressures and four run stuffs through two games, Lawrence's best is likely still to come with the Seahawks in 2025. If that happens, he should be back in 2026 and helping the team win even more games, possibly
