The San Francisco 49ers fired their defensive coordinator, Steve Wilks, after a Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs ¹ ² ³. The decision came despite Wilks leading the 49ers to the Super Bowl in his first year, and the team having the best defense in the league in 2022 under the previous defensive coordinator, DeMeco Ryans ¹ ² ³.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced the move, saying it was a “really tough decision” but that he wanted to find a coordinator who was a better fit for the team’s defensive scheme ¹ ² ³. Shanahan also stated that he would consider both internal and external candidates for the position and was willing to look at different systems, but believed that the current system was probably best for the roster ¹.
The move was met with criticism from some fans and former players, who felt that Wilks was being made a scapegoat for the team’s Super Bowl loss ² ³. Some also felt that Wilks had done a good job with the defense, which had played well for most of the Super Bowl before giving up a late lead ³.
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