Why the 49ers involved Kris Kocurek in Steve Wilks interview - 49ers Webzone

Barrows notes that continuing to run the Wide 9 and ensuring the coaching personalities meshed well together was a top priority for the Niners.

Josina Anderson reported that the 49ers were mulling over the possibility of promoting Kocurek to defensive coordinator before interviewing Wilks.

Vic Fangio officially joined the Miami Dolphins as their new defensive coordinator, removing his name from the list of potential candidates for the same job with the San Francisco 49ers.

The San Francisco 49ers plan to hire former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator, per NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

He replaces former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, who left to become the head coach of the Houston Texans.

Wilks, 50, interviewed at length with the 49ers on Monday, with the two sides reportedly coming to an agreement a day later, pairing Kyle Shanahan with a defensive coordinator that has extensive experience in that role.