"I thought last week going into this week, the improvement wasn't there, head coach Aaron Glenn said. I thought it was time to make a change. I'm going to make the decision that's best for this organization at all times. It's my job to continue to evaluate everything that's going on. That's my job as the head coach."
"The move came less than 24 hours after Gang Green's defense was ripped open for 48 points by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, in which quarterback Trevor Lawrence went off for six total touchdowns. They allowed 34 in their Week 14 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Wilks was not given much of a chance to find consistent success in New York. While there was no disputing that his unit underperformed, Jets brass blew it all up last month by trading away its two best players in cornerback Sauce Gardner (Colts) and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (Cowboys). Still, the 3-11 Jets are the only team in the NFL without an interception. They have allowed the third-most points and the fourth-most rushing yards."
Steve Wilks was dismissed as the New York Jets defensive coordinator, with cornerbacks coach Chris Harris stepping in as interim. The decision followed recent defensive collapses, including a 48-point game in which Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns and a 34-point outing the prior week. The Jets hold a 3-11 record and remain the only NFL team without an interception, ranking near the bottom in points allowed and rushing yards conceded. Team personnel moves included trading cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, further reducing defensive talent. Three games remain in the season as the team evaluates direction.
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