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Robert Saleh talks Jullian Taylor’s violence, Fred Warner, Jimmie Ward’s injury

Today was supposed to be a no-contact day for LB Fred Warner?

“Yeah. Close quarters, a bang-bang play. I know his intent and where his heart is at. That was an accident.”

How hard is that for a rookie coming in and you’ve got pads on for the first few times and you’re there to make your play? Does he have to learn that mindset of protecting your teammate?

“It’s one of those that happen so quick for him to bounce out of it, I guess.