Steve Wilks gets a shout-out

[Cyberjag]

The NFP recognizes him as one of the top NFL assistant coaches out there:

 

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-NFLs-top-assistant-coaches.html

 

 

Steve Wilks – Carolina Panthers

Wilks has been coaching defensive backs in the NFL since 1996. When Lovie Smith hired him in Chicago it was no coincidence that the Bears won the NFC title that year. He moved onto San Diego where he was assistant head coach as well as the secondary coach. This is Steve’s second year tutoring the Panthers defensive backs. A smart and innovative coach, Wilks' secondaries have always been among the league leaders in interceptions. Steve is an excellent teacher and motivator and always gets the most out of his players. Don’t be surprised to see Wilks become a defensive coordinator in the near future.

 

[Monday Night Shyamalan]

Always liked the guy, no doubt he has his hands full this year.

[La Pantera]

Always liked the guy, no doubt he has his hands full this year.

No more than last year. Actually it may not be as bad as last year.

[L-TownCat]

No more than last year. Actually it may not be as bad as last year.

 

It cant be as bad as last year.  No more Naka...naka...nahtgonnaplayherenomore.

[Jackofalltrades]

I like our secondary, I love our secondary coach.

[panthers55]

Wilks was a big reason the secondary improved throughout the year and by year's end we had guys coming off the practice squad and doing a credible job starting.  I expect the secondary to be better than expected this year and Wilks will be a big reason for it.