Should the Dallas Cowboys be interested in Steve Wilks, the former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator? On Wednesday, just hours after the Niners’ overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Wilks’ surprise firing.
The man whose defense limited Patrick Mahomes and the high-flying Chiefs offense to 19 points through the first four quarters has, we believe, been skillfully made the scapegoat for another Shanahan Super Bowl loss.
While the Cowboys have already signed their next defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer, who was introduced to the public this week, the prospect of adding another seasoned coordinator to the staff is fascinating.
Despite the message that is being sent with Wilks’ departure from San Francisco, it doesn’t seem like the decision had anything to do with performance.
The Niners defense under Wilks was one of the league’s best. San Francisco ranked fourth in scoring defense, allowing just 18.8 points per game, finishing No. 5 against the run and No. 14 in passing defense according to yards allowed per game.
Shanahan described it as a “bad fit.” Hmmm. OK.
While Zimmer has already replaced now-Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn as the Cowboys’ new defensive coordinator, there are still unfilled positions on the staff.
Both top defensive aide Joe Whitt Jr. (to Washington) and defensive line coach Aden Durde (to Seattle) accepted new positions elsewhere.Is there room for Wilks?
