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Steve Wilks

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Jets hire former NFL head coach as new DC

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn is bolstering his staff with a former NFL head coach. The Jets are hiring Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Wilks will call defensive plays as part of the role. …

49ers' Steve Wilks with the media

Report reveals why 49ers made surprise Steve Wilks decision

Steve Wilks lasted just one season as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator, and while results seemed good on the surface, a new report suggests there were clear issues behind the scenes. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced Wednesday …

Kyle Shanahan in a 49ers cap

Kyle Shanahan announces major change to his coaching staff

Kyle Shanahan announced on Wednesday that he has made a major change to the San Francisco 49ers’ coaching staff. Shanahan fired Steve Wilks as the team’s defensive coordinator. Shanahan said that Wilks “ended up being not the right …

49ers' Steve Wilks with the media

Steve Wilks calls out 49ers’ ’embarrassing’ defense ahead of Super Bowl

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks did not hold back Friday when asked about his team’s performance in the NFC Championship Game. The Niners mounted a huge comeback over the Detroit Lions to eke out a 34-31 win Sunday at …

The San Francisco 49ers logo at midfield

49ers CB reveals the change team made at halftime to shut down Lions

The San Francisco 49ers went into halftime of the NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions trailing 24-7 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday. Yet the team was able to come back and prevail 34-31. Some bad decisions by …

49ers' Steve Wilks with the media

Steve Wilks had awesome message after 49ers advanced to Super Bowl

The San Francisco 49ers are headed to the Super Bowl after their improbable comeback against the Detroit Lions, and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is not taking the experience for granted. After the 49ers beat the Lions 34-31 in the NFC …

49ers' Steve Wilks with the media

49ers DC Steve Wilks making interesting change for Week 10

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is making an interesting change for Week 10. Wilks will be moving from a booth by the press box to down on the field for the 49ers’ game at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. #49ers …

Jordan Addison taking the football from Charvarius Ward during Vikings-49ers

49ers coach takes blame for critical error that turned game vs. Vikings

The San Francisco 49ers have lost two 1-score games in a row. One crucial play was arguably the reason for their surprising defeat against the Minnesota Vikings last week. The Niners lost 22-17 against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, …

Steve Wilks in a headset

Former Cardinals coach makes major claim about alleged burner scheme

Former Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks offered testimony backing up a whistleblower’s allegations about a burner phone scheme. Wilks testified that a team executive gave him a burner phone under orders from then-GM Steve Keim and owner …

Steve Wilks in a headset

Steve Wilks lands defensive coordinator job with playoff team

Steve Wilks was hoping to land a head coach job this offseason after serving as one in an interim capacity with the Carolina Panthers, but he will have to instead settle for arguably the next-best thing. Wilks has been hired as the defensive …

Steve Wilks in a headset

Steve Wilks set to interview with playoff team

Steve Wilks was disappointed not to get the Carolina Panthers head coach job on a non-interim basis, but there is no shortage of suitors for his services. In fact, Wilks has an interview lined up with a notable team on Monday. Wilks is scheduled to …

David Tepper at a Panthers game

Report: Some Panthers players unhappy with head coach hire

A new report suggests that some Carolina Panthers players are not terribly impressed with the team’s new head coach. Some Panthers players privately believe owner David Tepper made the wrong hire and should have stuck with interim coach Steve …

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan with a headset

49ers eyeing notable name to replace DeMeco Ryans

The San Francisco 49ers are moving quickly now that defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is taking his talents elsewhere. Ryans, who was a highly in-demand candidate, officially accepted a job on Tuesday to become the head coach of an AFC team. In the …

Steve Wilks in a headset

Report hints at Steve Wilks’ plans after losing out on Panthers job

Steve Wilks was essentially the runner-up for the Carolina Panthers head coach position, and he is already preparing for his future after not landing the position, The Panthers announced the hiring of Frank Reich as head coach on Thursday, leaving …

Dan Campbell on the sideline

Dan Campbell’s postgame message to Steve Wilks revealed

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was on the wrong end of a hammering Saturday against the Carolina Panthers, but he found a way to appreciate what had been done to his team. The Lions lost to the Panthers 37-23 in a significant blow to their playoff …

Steve Wilks in a headset

Steve Wilks gets head coach hype after Panthers’ latest win

The Carolina Panthers’ latest win has them firmly in the NFC South race, and it has interim coach Steve Wilks gaining attention as a possibility to land the permanent job. The Panthers scored a surprise 30-24 win in Seattle on Sunday, moving …

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