When Steve Wilks was hired as defensive coordinator, it was assumed the 49ers secondary would take a step forward. Unfortunately, through eight weeks, the secondary and the defense, as a whole, haven’t lived up to their expectations. At the trade deadline, the 49ers added Chase Young to beef up their pass rush, but a majority of 49ers fans believe the team will regret not making a move for a cornerback.
The bye week happened at the perfect time for Wilks and the team to regroup and adjust. Aside from the schematic changes, Wilks will now be on the sidelines with the defense to communicate better with his players for adjustments.