The San Francisco 49ers are on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator.
Kyle Shanahan announced on Wednesday that Steve Wilks has been let go after the 49ers gave up 19 points in their final four defensive possessions against the Kansas City Chiefs. Obviously, the Super Bowl loss in itself surely couldn’t have been a fireable offense, but something has been brewing behind the scenes throughout the season.
Here is what Niners Nation had to say about Wilks’ departure:
You could see the writing on the wall during the season.