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Wilks: "We are not going to change much. I don't anticipate us missing a beat."

 

Wilks will stick with 4-3. #asexpected

 

Wilks said he and Rivera are going over some names for the secondary coach vacancy. Expects to make a decision in next few days.

 

Wilks said he expects the rest of the Panthers defensive staff to remain the same. Wilks said LBs coach Al Holcomb is staying.

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Wilks interviewed for Rams head coaching job and Redskins defensive coordinator job this offseason.

 

Wilks started his coaching career at Johnson C. Smith. Said it is great to reach this goal in his career where it all started in Charlotte.

 

Wilks said goal is to get the Caroljna defense back into the top 10 in the league. Will stress tackling, takeaways and points.

 

Wilks says McDermott was "well overdue" for a head-coaching job.

 

Steve Wilks said LB Luke Kuechly will be "ready to go" in the spring after two concussions in the last two seasons.

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Wilks believes it's a major plus for him that he knows the players so well after 5 seasons in Carolina. The advantage of hiring from within.

 

Panthers make Steve Wilks promotion official. West Charlotte and Appalachian St. grad.

 

(as is Captain Morgan)

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5 minutes ago, Captain Morgan said:
 

Wilks said goal is to get the Caroljna defense back into the top 10 in the league. Will stress tackling, takeaways and points.

The stress on takeaways is no shock given his background, but I'm happy to see him talk about tackling as well.

Tackling wasn't good this past season, and missed or poor tackles cost us a fair share of points.

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Nice quote (courtesy of Voth)

"I can recall back when I was young working at Johnson C. Smith over there cutting the grass, washing the clothes and dreaming of this opportunity of one day having the chance to coach here with the Carolina Panthers,' Wilks said.

"It’s sometimes surreal, but I am very fortunate and very blessed and I am working with a great organization."

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