49ers Fire Defensive Coordinator Steve Wilks After One Season

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Internal and external candidates considered for coordinator position.

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49ers will seek third defensive coordinator in three seasons.

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Wilks faced criticism for in game decisions and late season struggles.

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Shanahan accepts responsibility for defensive challenges.

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Defense sees ups and downs under wilk in 2023.

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Shanahan cites scheme fit for Wilks departure.

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Steve Wilks dismissed as 49ers defensive coordinator after one season.

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