Steve Wilks has been the subject of intense criticism following an unprecedented play call against the Minnesota Vikings. However, one NFL analyst has come out in defense of the embattled head coach, blaming Kyle Shanahan for the mistake.
The play in question came in the fourth quarter of a close game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings. With the Cardinals trailing by three points, Wilks called for a two-point conversion attempt. The play failed, and the Cardinals went on to lose the game.
The move has been widely criticized, with some calling it a “boneheaded” decision. But one NFL analyst, former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, has come out in defense of Wilks. Orlovsky believes that the blame should be placed on San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, not Wilks.
According to Orlovsky, it was Shanahan’s decision to call a timeout prior to the two-point conversion attempt that ultimately doomed the play. Orlovsky believes that the timeout allowed the Vikings to make adjustments to their defense, which ultimately led to the failed conversion attempt.
Orlovsky also believes that Wilks should not be blamed for the failed two-point conversion attempt. He believes that Wilks was simply following the instructions of his offensive coordinator, who was likely instructed to run the play by Shanahan.
Regardless of who is to blame for the failed two-point conversion attempt, it is clear that the play was a costly mistake. The Cardinals are now 0-2 on the season, and Wilks is facing intense scrutiny.
While it is easy to point the finger at Wilks for the failed two-point conversion attempt, it is important to remember that the play was not his fault. It was the result of a series of decisions made by both Wilks and Shanahan.
Ultimately, it is up to the Cardinals to decide how to move forward. Wilks has the support of his players and the organization, and it is now up to him to prove that he is the right man for the job. With the right decisions and a little luck, Wilks and the Cardinals can turn their season around and prove that the failed two-point conversion attempt was just a minor setback.
