"49ers Seek New Defensive Coordinator After Firing Steve Wilks"

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is conducting a thorough search for a new defensive coordinator, considering both internal and external candidates. Shanahan is open to the possibility of shifting away from the team's current defensive system but is leaning towards maintaining continuity for the players' benefit. He emphasized that sideline energy is not a factor in his decision-making process and is aiming to make a swift hire to address potential personnel changes.