Should the 49ers retain Steve Wilks? | Page 5

Jan 17, 2024 at 11:41 AM

CatchMaster80
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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I wouldn't fire him but if he leaves we'll be okay. I would try and hire Michigan's DC Jesse Minter. He's 40 years old and really bright. He was with the Ravens as DB coach before Jim Harbaugh hired him so he has an NFL background. I like the aggressive style that Michigan played. I'm sure Harbaugh will take him with him if he moves to the NFL.

I like this idea. New blood. The DB coach is a plus too

The defense has been great going back to when Saleh installed the system. It works but I have to admit I prefer a more aggressive approach. A little more blitzing for one thing. I feel that with the talent thus team has in the front 7 they are sometimes a little too passive.

Jan 17, 2024 at 2:39 PM

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LasVegasWally
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
He's the scapegoat for all frustrations, everyone knows it. Been obvious all season

Agree

Though, not all criticisms were wrong

Jan 17, 2024 at 3:22 PM

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RDB4216
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Originally posted by SFrush:
Saleh and Ryans all got better in year two during their tenure. I see no reason why that trend wouldn't continue with Wilks.

Maybe because those 2 were first year coordinators, and Wilks isn't?

Jan 17, 2024 at 7:12 PM

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titan
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If we win the SB we should keep as many of our players and coaches.

Jan 19, 2024 at 8:42 AM

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ritz126
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Originally posted by RDB4216:

Originally posted by SFrush:
Saleh and Ryans all got better in year two during their tenure. I see no reason why that trend wouldn't continue with Wilks.

Maybe because those 2 were first year coordinators, and Wilks isn't?

its about the system Wilks ran a 3-4 system before he came here. Even then all our stats are the same except we have a few more sacks this year despite Bosa having a worse year compared to last year

Allowing 3 games above 24 points this year is amazing and in 1 of the games Arizona scored a TD with 45 seconds left to make it a 2 score game and the other we had 4 interceptions

acting like this was a bad year for the defense is (no offense) a stupid take

[ Edited by ritz126 on Jan 19, 2024 at 8:43 AM ]

Jan 19, 2024 at 6:47 PM

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DRCHOWDER
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if we lose tomorrow cause of the defense fire him, if we win tomorrow I'll hold my opinion til next week.

Jan 19, 2024 at 7:55 PM

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49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:
if we lose tomorrow cause of the defense fire him, if we win tomorrow I'll hold my opinion til next week.

wise choice

Jan 20, 2024 at 8:51 AM

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AB81Rules
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Like it or not, Wilks is the DC in 2024 IMO, he's being used as that token black/minority candidate to apply with the rooney rule, plus Wilks' defense is good, he needs another year to get them where they truly should be, #1, and Wilks can do it with this group, no major FAs except Chase Young, I'm leaning towards the 49ers letting him walk, grabbing a comp pick, or signing someone who's more experienced at EDGE.

Jan 20, 2024 at 4:42 PM

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DRCHOWDER
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Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Like it or not, Wilks is the DC in 2024 IMO, he's being used as that token black/minority candidate to apply with the rooney rule, plus Wilks' defense is good, he needs another year to get them where they truly should be, #1, and Wilks can do it with this group, no major FAs except Chase Young, I'm leaning towards the 49ers letting him walk, grabbing a comp pick, or signing someone who's more experienced at EDGE.

I'm leaning towards this too, unless he goes on an unbelievable run.... but if even if he does that he will probably demand more than what we want to pay.

Jan 20, 2024 at 5:51 PM

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