Redskins promote Greg Manusky to defensive coordinator

[MTK]

The Washington Redskins' search for their next defensive coordinator took more than two weeks. But in the end they didn't have to go far, giving the job to a familiar face in the organization: outside linebackers coach Greg Manusky.

Washington Redskins promote Greg Manusky for defensive coordinator job

[DYoungJelly]

Any articles out there about Manusky's style from SF and Indy? How it contrasts with Barry's?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by DYoungJelly

Any articles out there about Manusky's style from SF and Indy? How it contrasts with Barry's?

Aggressive, attacking D. I saw 4 years of him here in SF and don't give a shit what any says about him. Did a decent job in Indy despite lack of defensive talent.

Indianapolis Colts: Greg Manusky

[FlyerSkin]

Why we hired a guy that was below average in defensive output at his previous stints as DC is beyond me. I assume this probably means sticking to the 3-4, an LB focused defense. I am more than willing to give the guy a chance, but when you had better candidates, why not go for one of them. Wouldn't you want to go with a proven winner, with a proven scheme?

[FaithFamilyFootball]

Originally Posted by FlyerSkin

Why we hired a guy that was below average in defensive output at his previous stints as DC is beyond me. I assume this probably means sticking to the 3-4, an LB focused defense. I am more than willing to give the guy a chance, but when you had better candidates, why not go for one of them. Wouldn't you want to go with a proven winner, with a proven scheme?

I agree with the proven winner and am underwelmed by his overall defensive rankings.

2014 in Indy wasn't so bad and he is a former Redskins (wishful thinking)

[CRedskinsRule]

Terrible

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[FlyerSkin]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Terrible

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Not necessarily terrible, but just bewildering. Is Dan doing a 180 on us and going on the cheap?

[ethat001]

San Diego Chargers' Defense Liberated from Former Coordinator Greg Manusky | Bleacher Report

Under Manusky, the Chargers could not get off the field on third down. A year after leading the league with opponents only converting 34 percent of their third down attempts, the Chargers put up the worst effort in the last 15 years. They allowed opponents to convert an amazing 49 percent of their attempts.

Colts Part Ways With
Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky, Five Other Assistant Coaches

In Manusky’s tenure, the Colts run defense ranked consistently near the bottom of the NFL. The Colts were 29th in run defense during that time span.

Other stats of note for the Colts defense under Manusky: 25th in total defense, 20th in points per game and 15th in sacks per passing play.

First link above from Bangee7 in the other thread. Both links describe in detail how bad his defenses were and why he was fired from his past two gigs.

Horrible move. It explains our worst fears -- we got the equivalent of Joe Barry - just a guy with a horrible track record of bad defenses. As has been said, it's certainly possible the good D candidates said no because of job security (ie. too much risk of Gruden getting fired in 2 years & having only 1-2 years in the role). But it's ludicrous to believe Manusky makes our D competitive. Best case scenario is Scott McC drafts well / gets good FA players, which automatically improve the defensive play despite Manusky / not because of him.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by ethat001

First link above from Bangee7 in the other thread. Both links describe in detail how bad his defenses were and why he was fired from his past two gigs.

Horrible move. It explains our worst fears -- we got the equivalent of Joe Barry - just a guy with a horrible track record of bad defenses. As has been said, it's certainly possible the good D candidates said no because of job security (ie. too much risk of Gruden getting fired in 2 years & having only 1-2 years in the role). But it's ludicrous to believe Manusky makes our D competitive. Best case scenario is Scott McC drafts well / gets good FA players, which automatically improve the defensive play despite Manusky / not because of him.

Barry was 32nd in both yards and points in his two years as a coordinator before he came here. You could see failure coming from a mile away. At least Manusky has had some competent defenses in other stops. Plus he has worked with McCloughan. Kind of an eh hire to me, but there's room for optimism unlike when Barry was hired

[diehardskin2982]

This shows 2 things... It was a Gruden driven decision and if it doesn't work Gruden's head is on the chopping block.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

This shows 2 things... It was a Gruden driven decision and if it doesn't work Gruden's head is on the chopping block.

I guess franchise KC and plan for a full rebuild in 2018.

Seriously deflating move.

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[Giantone]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I guess franchise KC and plan for a full rebuild in 2018.

Seriously deflating move.

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I was spot on. Being a former Redskin had something to do with it.

[FlyerSkin]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

This shows 2 things... It was a Gruden driven decision and if it doesn't work Gruden's head is on the chopping block.

I think some of the comments on this issue on NFL.com and ESPN might have hit the head on the nail. With the uncertainty of Gruden/Cousins the gig might very well be only for one year, thus none of the big names were really that interested. Job security is the name of the game anywhere. Gruden and Kirk should have been extended for continuity's sake. I think Snyder just trapped the franchise into hiring second hand coaches. Once Gruden is gone it is back to square one. Nobody wants to work here. What we did to Shanny was terrible in hindsight.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FlyerSkin

I think some of the comments on this issue on NFL.com and ESPN might have hit the head on the nail. With the uncertainty of Gruden/Cousins the gig might very well be only for one year, thus none of the big names were really that interested. Job security is the name of the game anywhere. Gruden and Kirk should have been extended for continuity's sake. I think Snyder just trapped the franchise into hiring second hand coaches. Once Gruden is gone it is back to square one. Nobody wants to work here. What we did to Shanny was terrible in hindsight.

Nah, I think Bradley was the top target with Manusky being the fallback option all along. I honestly don't think it's about it not being a desirable job. Outside of a few teams in the league there's no such thing as job security beyond 2-3 years.

[FlyerSkin]

Originally Posted by MTK

Nah, I think Bradley was the top target with Manusky being the fallback option all along. I honestly don't think it's about it not being a desirable job. Outside of a few teams in the league there's no such thing as job security beyond 2-3 years.

I can go for that, but still you had Pettine and co on the table. Manusky was in similar situations with not a whole lot of talent at his previous DC gigs, but damn, get a stud if you can get one. There is no cap for coaches. I am glad the players like him and I hope he is more aggressive. I am not in this is terrible camp, just is unsettling that this might mean nobody of higher quality wants to work for us