49ers Expected to Make an Internal Hire at Defensive Coordinator
The 49ers would be foolish to repeat the mistake of bringing in an outsider and forcing him to be someone he’s not. Also, an outsider would be foolish to follow in Wilks’ footsteps and become the 49ers’ next scapegoat.
The 49ers almost have to promote a defensive coordinator from within their staff, because they need the players to buy in, and they didn’t buy into Wilks, because they didn’t know him.
Daniel Bullocks, the 49ers’ defensive backs coach, has a good rapport with the players, and if he is promoted to defensive coordinator, the players should give him their all. Many have known him since 2017.
However, you would have to question why the 49ers didn’t promote Bullocks to defensive coordinator the previous season if they do so now. He has eight years of staff experience. Why is he ready this year if he wasn’t prepared to take up the position last year? What altered?
If the 49ers announce the hiring of a new defensive coordinator in the coming days, don’t be shocked.
