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Good video of Steve Wilks press conf. as Cleveland Browns DC

Posted on: January 23, 2021 at 12:50:43 CT

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I was curious to learn more about Steve Wilks and found this 18 minute video of his introductory press conference with the Cleveland Browns as their Defensive Coordinator. I think it provides some insights into his thinking about handling a defense and fitting in on an new staff.

A few takeaways:
- He's very articulate and to the point with his comments
- Comes across as low key but authentic - I think players will like that
- Some former NFL head coaches probably have too big of egos to fit back in effectively as a college defensive coordinator; his ego seems in check so I don't that will be a problem with him
- He focused (in the NFL) on pass defense but talked about importance of stopping the run: said you need guys who can pass rush and guys who can cover well; need negative plays on 1st or 2nd down to allow "getting more exotic" on third down
- He claimed to be an analytics guy who adapts to the opponent each week
- He was very diplomatic with his comments; don't think he will be one to create any controversy with media comments while at MU
- He had good comments on fitting in with a staff and working with others

It was just one glimpse of his thinking and personality, but I get the feeling that Coach Drinkwitz made a very good hire!

https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/video/steve-wilks-introductory-press-conference

Edited by Harvest at 12:52:54 on 01/23/21

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Good video of Steve Wilks press conf. as Cleveland Browns DC - Harvest MU - 1/23 12:50:43

My only concern is how he translates back into the college - pinkman MU - 1/23 19:16:35

"Pride ourselves on taking the ball away" - BigDave MU - 1/23 14:59:53

David Gibbs was hired largely for his turnover prowess - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 1/23 19:12:30

He was hired because he had some Voodoo turnover streak - TrumpToRushmore MU - 1/23 21:31:31

I don't think I've ever seen a defensive coaching hire who - pinkman MU - 1/23 19:20:47

of course - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 1/23 19:22:31

I don't remember Walters ever saying those things - BigDave MU - 1/23 19:31:38

I don't remember Walters saying anything(nm) - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 1/23 21:22:35

If I see our DBs habitually turning around, spotting the - TrumpToRushmore MU - 1/23 14:09:44

That would definitely be something new(nm) - DollarSigns MU - 1/23 15:26:02

you have a fundamental misunderstanding of DB play - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 1/23 14:20:20

No...There has been a fundamental DEFICIENCY IN COACHING - jonesin - 1/24 16:28:40

Unfortunately, we teach our DB's to be chasers - samclemens MU

- 1/23 17:30:52

um, no.(nm) - TrumpToRushmore MU - 1/23 17:26:31

you’re not supposed to turn for the ball, Ray - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 1/23 19:03:13

Who told you that? Cornell Ford? - jonesin - 1/24 16:29:53

In phase, out of phase , the DB technique was garbage vs - papschmere MU - 1/24 08:34:43

this ain't soccer ya dipshyte. All the best DBs follow the - TrumpToRushmore MU - 1/23 21:29:13

RE: this ain't soccer ya dipshyte. All the best DBs follow the - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 1/23 22:39:03

Who the phuck cares what that gay man says - he's the Nubs - TrumpToRushmore MU - 1/23 22:56:23

Nubs head coach Nick Saban? - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 1/24 07:49:48

Orange Nubs ya daft brush keep up, they're going to pay him - TrumpToRushmore MU - 1/24 13:15:21

One more video of Wilks, this time as DC of Carolina Panther - Harvest MU - 1/23 12:52:06

Thanks for posting. He seems to be a very good communicator(nm) - eatatjoes MU - 1/23 13:35:17

No question. Can't wait to see who he brings in to coach - samclemens MU

- 1/23 17:33:06

Agree. I'm liking the hire more and more - BigDave MU - 1/23 15:04:55

Yep (nm) - Uncle John KC - 1/23 15:31:43

If Mizzou Gets Some Semblance of DLineZou back... - Mizz-SEC MU - 1/23 13:08:34