CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Pro Bowl outside linebacker Thomas Davis says secondary coach Steve Wilks is “ready and prepared’’ to take over as defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers.
Wilks will replace Sean McDermott, who on Wednesday was named the head coach of the Buffalo Bills. An official announcement on his promotion could happen as soon as Friday.
Davis said McDermott and Wilks are similar in that both are “aggressive, fiery guys.’’
“Both of them are passionate about their players and about their jobs and what they do,’’ Davis said during an interview with ESPN.com to promote his role in a “Courtyard Camera’’ webisode series (https://youtu.