Let's discuss Steve Wilks.

[TheMaulClaw]

     It seems they given him some pull in bringing in personnel.  It's going to be interesting to see his twist on our scheme.  Resigning Peppers is pretty intriguing in this regard, considering he's been an OLB for the past three seasons. It will be interesting to see what Wilks has planned for him.  The Munnerlyn signing also seems to be heavily influence by Wilks on the surface.  

     This should make us all wonder how much Wilks will influence the first round.  Given his background, it seems like we could go CB/S in the first round. Conversely, is Wilks happy with his current secondary and now wants to create more pass rush?

   Anyway, Wilks's perfomance will be a huge factor in determining the outcome of the 2017 season.  Your thoughts on Wilks's approach?

[ItsPantone278]

Wilks is not making the selection

[t96]

Uhh don't think Wilks had anything to do with these FA signings.

[LinvilleGorge]

I'm sure the coaches always have at least some level of input on FA signings and draft choices but I'm not sure why you think all of a sudden it's Wilks who has all this pull.

[The Lobo]

Didn't someone on here say they heard from our scouts say DB and RB are needs. What if we draft a CB......

[Ace_Aladdin]

6 minutes ago, TheMaulClaw said:

     It seems they given him some pull in bringing in personnel.  It's going to be interesting to see his twist on our scheme.  Resigning Peppers is pretty intriguing in this regard, considering he's been an OLB for the past three seasons. It will be interesting to see what Wilks has planned for him.  The Munnerlyn signing also seems to be heavily influence by Wilks on the surface.  

     This should make us all wonder how much Wilks will influence the first round.  Given his background, it seems like we could go CB/S in the first round. Conversely, is Wilks happy with his current secondary and now wants to create more pass rush?

   Anyway, Wilks's perfomance will be a huge factor in determining the outcome of the 2017 season.  Your thoughts on Wilks's approach?

 

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

I'm sure the coaches always have at least some level of input on FA signings and draft choices but I'm not sure why you think all of a sudden it's Wilks who has all this pull.

 

Wilks will utilize the secondary's strength  better when calling the plays.  Bradberry & Worely have gained enough experience to play more man while Munerlyn will be able to cover the underneath. This allows us to drop a safety to play the run, blitz, underneath & contain. This will also free up the LBs to roam more free. 

[csx]

Wilks certainly was in the room when discussing free agent needs and as DC and assistant HC an important part of it.

[Ace_Aladdin]

21 minutes ago, ItsPantone278 said:

Wilks is not making the selection

Nope, Everycoach will have more input in this year's draft.

[Kevin Greene]

28 minutes ago, TheMaulClaw said:

    Let's discuss Steve Wilks

You mean the luckiest man in the NFL?

[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, Kevin Greene said:

You mean the luckiest man in the NFL?

Hell, he's not even the luckiest man in the Panthers' organization. Brenton Bersin just signed another NFL contract.

[ThPantherFan]

I'm sure the FO takes any information from the coaching staff into consideration.

[TheMaulClaw]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I'm sure the coaches always have at least some level of input on FA signings and draft choices but I'm not sure why you think all of a sudden it's Wilks who has all this pull.

I think DG signs off on all of it, but I think Wilks is getting his defense put together with DG's guidelines and final authorization.

[The Huddler]

52 minutes ago, Kevin Greene said:

You mean the luckiest man in the NFL?

I dont get it.. how is he lucky?

 

seems like the typical route down the coaching highway.. promotions. 

[vorbis]

coaches have always had input. in fact, I feel pretty comfortable in saying that they are assessed on their ability to evaluate the intersection of college talent and team needs during the interviewing process.

Wilks had huge input into the drafting of the corners last year, so I see no reason for his role to diminish or change now that he's coordinator. I'd bet he leans heavily on Eric Washington and Al Holcomb for other positions as well.

it's a good setup IMO. that way when the player is drafted, the coaching staff already has a good handle on their strengths and weaknesses, and can set up workout and drill regimens to get them ready to play immediately.

it's something Rivera has talked about with draft picks before. they're not coming in to sit a year and observe or whatever, they're coming in to play and help the team win.