Robert Saleh was announced as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator on Jan. 24, but through the process there were a few times when general manager John Lynch thought he may have to call on the organization’s backup plan.

General manager John Lynch lauded the ex-Jets coach on Wednesday during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, noting the “experiences he’s had” makes for an even stronger reunion with San Francisco looking to turn the page on a lost 6-11 season.