After suffering a devastating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers will need to put in some work this offseason.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who led them in receptions and receiving yards, is entering the final year of his contract in 2024 and needs to decide whether to be traded or earn an extension.
However, after firing Steve Wilks, the 49ers’ top priority at the moment is finding a new defensive coordinator.
A longtime NFL writer for The Athletic, Tim Kawakami, tweeted that he has heard they are going to choose their next defensive coordinator.
There are rumors that the 49ers are pursuing a DC. It’s unclear when an announcement will be made, but it might happen soon.
In 2023, Wilks was a rookie defensive coordinator for San Francisco.
Despite having a formidable pass rush and being the greatest team in the NFL in 2022, the Niners’ defense this season lacked something.
They struggled to stop the run throughout the playoffs, and their pass rush appeared to be absent from the game.
The Niners failed to contain Patrick Mahomes when it counted most. He even ran the ball himself on a crucial fourth down in overtime, and after keeping him in check before halftime, star tight end Travis Kelce was able to score freely in the second half.
Although it appears highly unlikely for a number of reasons, some supporters are hopeful that Bill Belichick, the longstanding head coach of the New England Patriots, will take on the post of defensive coordinator for the Niners.
