“In every practice open to media, he’s been much hands-on than his predecessors. On Tuesday, he watched tip drills — in which a ball gets batted up to simulate a tip and ensuing interception — for the entire defense. He offered encouragement — in the form of ye olde coach slap on the rear — to just about every player in the fast-paced drill.
There have been times in 11-on-11s when he tracks down a defensive back or two and gestures to them on something they can correct, and shows what they should be doing. He’s involved.
“I see certain things back there,” Wilks said.