Steve Wilks: Nick Bosa has a Canton mindset
Nick Bosa has been a force to be reckoned with in every year he has played in the NFL, and there is still no way to stop him. But Bosa has his eyes not only set on winning Super Bowls with the 49ers, but defensive coordinator Steve Wilks says he has eyes on Canton, Ohio.
Bosa may only be 25-years-old, but his resume is growing bigger each year. In only his first year, Bosa won Defensive Rookie of the Year, beating out Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby. In 2022, Bosa would add more hardware to his trophy case, adding a Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. The 25-year-old also has three Pro Bowls and an All-Pro on his already lengthy resume.
Wilks already gave Bosa high praise for his dominance for only a few years in the league. Wilks gave a comparison of Hall-of-Famer Brian Urlacher and future Hall-of-Famer Luke Kuechly.
(All quotes from PFT.)
“All those guys that I just mentioned, along with Bosa, is about really trying to create a legacy,” Wilks said Wednesday, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “And that was probably one of the things that I did talk about, beyond just him as a person. It’s just: What are we building toward now? Each step is toward Canton, and I think that’s his mindset as well.
“But you’ve got to stay in the moment each and every day, be where your feet are and check it as it comes. But ultimately, that’s his goal.”
Totaling up his stats, Bosa has 43 total sacks, 156 tackles, eight forced fumbles, four pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one interception. But, Bosa wants to keep stuffing the stat sheet for future years in the league.
“He has that focus and determination,” Wilks said. “I just love coaching guys like that. It’s not about my status. It’s definitely not about the money. He’s committed to trying to be one of the best.”
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