Kyle Shanahan couldn't throw Steve Wilks under the bus fast enough this season. First, when the 49ers were 5-1, Shanahan publicly criticized Wilks at halftime of the 49ers' loss to the Vikings for ...

Three days after the 49ers lost the Super Bowl, they found their scapegoat -- defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Kyle Shanahan just announced that the 49ers have fired Wilks. This should come as no ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- During a 17-year NFL coaching career, 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks has seen and heard just about everything. Which is why he made it clear Thursday he isn't fazed by ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Steve Wilks has had a roller coaster ride in his first season as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. Faced with a tricky task of taking over a successful defense ...