49ers Coordinator Accuses Jaguars Of Advanced Legal Sign Stealing

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh accused the Jacksonville Jaguars of employing a "legally" advanced sign-stealing system that gives them a competitive edge by deciphering opponents' defensive signals. Saleh highlighted that Jaguars coach Liam Coen and his staff, many of whom come from the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams coaching trees, are particularly adept at this strategy, which Saleh described as "almost elite." While Saleh emphasized that the tactics are legal, he acknowledged the challenge they pose, stating the need for the 49ers to improve their signal communication to counteract these advantages. Jaguars coach Liam Coen declined to directly address Saleh's comments, focusing instead on preparing for their upcoming game. Saleh also noted that such sign-stealing practices are common among coaches linked to Sean McVay's coaching tree, underscoring that these methods are widespread in the NFL. The controversy sparked discussions across the league regarding the balance between legal competitive intelligence and ethical boundaries in signal interception.