49ers first-year DC Sorensen not focusing on outside scrutiny

SANTA CLARA — Just as his predecessor, Steve Wilks, came under intense scrutiny a year ago, Nick Sorensen's first season as 49ers defensive coordinator has not exactly been smooth. The criticism reached a season-worst in the aftermath of the 49ers' 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. "I'm just focused on each week. Honestly, that's the truth," Sorensen said this week. "If we don't win, I feel like it's not good enough. That's the truth. That's all I care about." Coach Kyle Shanahan ultimately hired Sorensen to take over as defensive coordinator following his decision to fire Wilks just three days after the 49ers' Super Bowl loss. At the time, Shanahan explained his reasoning after stating Wilks is a great coach — but not the right fit for the 49ers. "But just where we're going, where we're at with our team from a scheme standpoint and things like that," Shanahan said. "Looking through it all throughout the year and these last few days, (I) felt pretty strongly this was the decision that was best for our organization." Last year, the 49ers' defense allowed 303.9 yards per game. This season, it's been only a slight uptick to 304.3 yards. In the 49ers' loss to Green...