"49ers' Defensive Coordinator Shake-Up: Shanahan's Bold Move and 11 Potential Replacements"
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers are in search of a new defensive coordinator after firing Steve Wilks, with head coach Kyle Shanahan considering both internal and external candidates. Potential replacements include familiar names like Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, and Mike Vrabel, as well as current 49ers assistants such as Johnny Holland and Nick Sorensen. The team is seeking a coordinator who can align with their defensive philosophy and provide continuity within the coaching staff.
- Who will be 49ers’ next defensive coordinator? 11 options to replace Steve Wilks The Athletic
- 49ers fire D-coordinator Wilks after one season ESPN
- 49ers fire Steve Wilks: Shocking dismissal of respected defensive mind the latest in a series of bad breaks CBS Sports
- Steve Wilks' firing is a bad look, but the mistake was hiring an ill-fitting DC The Athletic
- Shanahan Makes Defensive Coordinator Coaching Change 49ers.com
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