The San Francisco 49ers are set to make a bold move this offseason by hiring Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator replacing DeMeco Ryans who was hired by the Texans as Head Coach. W…

Wilks will be the 49ers 3rd defensive coordinator in as many years, and brings with him a wealth of experience, having coached in the NFL for over two decades, and is known for his aggressive, attacking style of defense. With Wilks at the helm, the 49ers are looking to keep their defense as one of the best in the league. Wilks also lines the 49ers up well to gain extra draft picks should he get promoted in the coming years - like his predecessors he is a minority candidate. , meaning that he would be eligible for a promotion.

Kris Kocurek is staying on as the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers. He has been with the team since 2017 and has been a key part of their success over the past three seasons. Kocurek brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the defensive line, having coached in both college and professional football for more than 20 years. His leadership will be critical in helping the 49ers maintain their defensive dominance in 2021 and beyond.

On the other hand, the team is expected not to renew contract of DB coach Cory Undlin. After much deliberation, the team has decided not to renew the contract of DB coach Cory Undlin. It's a decision that comes with mixed feelings, as Undlin had been with the team for five years and was an integral part of the squad. Nevertheless, it's a move that becomes particularly relevant with Wilk’s experience as a defensive back coach. Wilk’s defensive backs had the third most interceptions in the NFL in his first year with the Panthers. Coach Kyle Shanahan is also known to spend considerable time working directly with the defensive backfield.

The 49ers coaching staff now has clear direction as the team gets set to make some key personnel decisions through the winter and leading up to the draft.