San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Friday revealed the cruel actuality in regards to the group’s protection in opposition to the Detroit Lions within the NFC Championship.
Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan, linebacker Fred Warner and defensive finish Nick Bosa attributed the problems to pursuit and energy. San Francisco went down 24-7 at halftime earlier than placing on an exhilarating comeback to win the sport and advance to Tremendous Bowl LVIII.
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Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline in the course of the sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium on Jan. 7, 2024, in Santa Clara, California. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Photographs)
Wilks was requested what he attributed the problems to.
”Collectively as a group, I can inform you as a protection it is unacceptable,” Wilks stated.. ”Alright. We talked about that. I want I might inform these guys on play 4, on play 27, that is what is going on to occur. You do not know.
”So, we’ve received to ensure that we play each down as if it may be the distinction within the ball sport. And you may see on these explicit performs, it wasn’t to our normal. These guys perceive and know that and, fairly truthfully, it was embarrassing.”
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Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks of the San Francisco 49ers with the line of defense on the sideline in the course of the Cardinals sport at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Photographs)
Shanahan pointed to some points in the course of the sport earlier within the week.
”They have been anticipating another person to make the sort out,” he stated, by way of ESPN. ”Everytime you’re anticipating another person to make the sort out, unhealthy issues occur.”
Niners basic supervisor John Lynch made clear that effort was ”nonnegotiable.” He stated questions round effort on the sphere have been addressed with gamers.
Bosa finally received to Lions quarterback Jared Goff twice. The group additionally pressured a Jahmyr Gibbs fumble, which was recovered by Arik Armstead.
Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks of the San Francisco 49ers coaches from the sidelines in the course of the NFC Championship Sport in opposition to the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium on Jan. 28, 2024, in Santa Clara, California. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Photographs)
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The protection should buckle down in opposition to the Chiefs subsequent weekend.
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