San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is drawing significant interest on the head coaching market. The Niners received interview requests for Wilks from the Los Angeles Chargers ...

The 49ers essentially blamed Steve Wilks for their latest Super Bowl collapse. They fired him a few days later, then promoted Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator.

The 49ers essentially blamed Steve Wilks for their latest Super Bowl collapse. They fired him a few days later, then promoted Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator. San Francisco 49ers On SI ...

Bill Belichick rejected an NFL coaching offer this offseason after parting ways with the Patriots, it has been revealed.

Coach Kyle Shanahan believes there was an issue with Steve Wilks fitting the San Francisco 49ers' defensive scheme, he told reporters, when announcing his decision to fire the defensive coordinator.

Defensive Coordinator Steve Wilks of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levis Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Michael ...

AP Steve Wilks on the 49ers sideline during Super Bowl 2024. Getty Images Shanahan told reporters he’s looking for a coordinator whose scheme better fits the players on the 49ers roster.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot ...

The San Francisco 49ers fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, seen here walking onto the field before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024.