49ers Defensive Coordinator Steve Wilks Moves from Booth to Sideline Amid Three-Game Losing Streak

Defensive performance sees sharp decline during the team's losing streak, prompting the decision to bring Wilks closer to the field to directly communicate with players.

49ers defensive coordinator, Steve Wilks, will be moving from the press booth to the sideline in an attempt to invigorate a struggling defense during their three-game losing streak.
During the team's initial five-game winning streak, they ranked first in points allowed, second in passer rating allowed, and third in yards per play allowed. During the three-game losing streak, those rankings plummeted to 24th, 25th, and 30th respectively.
This shift in position will allow Wilks to directly communicate play calls and other information to linebacker Fred Warner, bypassing the current system of going through linebackers coach Johnny Holland.
Previous successful 49ers coordinators like DeMeco Ryans and Robert Saleh also operated from the field, hinting at the potential benefits of Wilks' move to the sideline.
While the efficacy of the change remains to be seen, it represents an effort to reverse the team's declining defensive performance and retain their playoff position.