Wilks may have been the scapegoat for another disappointing season that saw head coach Kyle Shanahan advance deep into the playoffs only to come away empty-handed? Christian D'Andrea of For the Win certainly believes so.
In reality, Wilks was simply a poor fit from the outset. While his resume was impressive, the 49ers seemed determined to force a square peg into a round hole. This wasn't the defensive scheme with which Wilks was most familiar. However, Shanahan was adamant about building upon what Ryans and his predecessor, Robert Saleh, had established, thus limiting Wilks from the start.
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