Less than 72 hours after losing in Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers have terminated defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Wilks, who was in his first season in that position, had cracks appearing in the NFL’s top defense of 2022, despite their strong performance on paper. The team has now embarked on a search for a new defensive coordinator and may consider hiring former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, as suggested by sources in the league. Staley himself was dismissed after a little over two seasons with the Chargers, following a devastating 63-21 loss in Week 15. During his tenure, he achieved a record of 24-24, and although his Chargers teams were not known for their defensive prowess, he previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2020, a year in which they excelled in various defensive categories. The 49ers, who still possess one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, particularly on the defensive side with players like Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, are in need of the right defensive coordinator to maximize their potential once again.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com