SANTA CLARA — No matter what Steve Wilks does, the 49ers can’t get to the quarterback like they’re acclimated to.
Whether he surges four cautious linemen or sends a rush, the 49ers defense is creating weight at a subpar rate. And with all the ability on that side of the ball, the obligation falls on the cautious facilitator, Steve Wilks, who is running the wide-9 defense for the primary time this season.
On Thursday, I inquired approximately his advance learning the 49ers plot. Here’s what he said.
ME: You said you need to see at your weights, your play plans, your play calls. Do you ever go back and see at what was fruitful for DeMeco Ryans and Robert Saleh with comparable players.
WILKS: “I think you have got to, because it’s based off the defense. This defense could be a interesting defense. There are certain things that go with that specific defense. I’m learning that. There are certain things you can’t stray absent from. As I assess and conversation to the coaches as well as Kyle Shanahan, I see those things. Once more, that’s why I’m not panicking. I know we have the faculty, I know we have the ability, and I fair got to do distant better;a much better;a higher;a stronger;an improved”>a much better work putting them in position.”
ME: What’s it like learning a defense and coaching a defense at the same time?
WILKS: “It’s continuously challenging. When you’ve done your possess thing for 17 a long time, it’s a small diverse, but I’m energized. I’ve got a awesome supporting cast. These coaches around me are amazing. They know this defense. They know their make. These players are awesome. We’re all in this together. I’m not hitting the freeze button at all.”
