Redskins promote Greg Manusky to defensive coordinator

[SkinsGuru]

maybe SM figures he needs one or two more years to get good players for the defense and then if stuff still doesn't work he can fire the coaching staff and lure Harbaugh from MI . . . worked in San Fran, why not here? lol

[SkinsGuru]

Write up from the WashingtonPost about Manusky . . .

Fans might not feel enthusiastic about promoting from within after the defense struggled over the past two seasons under Barry. But Manusky has a more aggressive mind-set and should be willing to blitz more than Barry did. Simply blitzing more won’t solve all of Washington’s problems; clearly the team needs an influx of talent on defense, but that aggressive intent should help get more pressure on opposing quarterbacks who, at times last year, had all day in the pocket to find an open receiver.

I do like the fact that he is more aggressive both with blitzes and with coverages . . . we have had aggressive coverages in a long time . . . hopefully that means no more 10 year cushions on 3rd and short!!

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

Write up from the WashingtonPost about Manusky . . .



I do like the fact that he is more aggressive both with blitzes and with coverages . . . we have had aggressive coverages in a long time . . . hopefully that means no more 10 year cushions on 3rd and short!!

Good article, thanks for sharing. Our focus should b on the secondary coach right now. eff everything else

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by Meks

I hate this fucking move. I hope I am proved wrong.

After Haslett and Barry there is no where to go but up, be optimistic!

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

After Haslett and Barry there is no where to go but up, be optimistic!

being dead last in 3rd down defense, you're exactly right!

[skinsfan69]

Part of the job here is to get the guys we're keeping to play better. Guys like Breeland, Fuller, Smith and Cravens... those guys have to step up their play and in Cravens case, stay on the field.

I think the other part of the job is to get off the field on 3rd down and get the ball back to the offense. If Manusky can just do those two things then he can make the defense better.

[MTK]

Whether it's a splashy player or coach, we should be very well aware that these type of moves don't work out more often than not. Hiring from within keeps some continuity, something we haven't typically seen much of around here.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by MTK

Whether it's a splashy player or coach, we should be very well aware that these type of moves don't work out more often than not. Hiring from within keeps some continuity, something we haven't typically seen much of around here.

Yeah, I will say, this looked to be a move of continuity. With a better group of guys on defense, maybe Barry would have not been as bad, but I like the idea of Manusky being more aggressive in his defensive playcalling. I don't expect much, but I do expect some improvement.

[mooby]

I just don't think the continuity argument holds much weight when you've had a crappy defense for 7 years. I hope that the theory is right and it will make the transition easier, but I'm not gonna put much weight on it.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by FlyerSkin

You do not know what will go down with
Cousins either. What if San Francisco offers him over 25 million? There are a ton of desperate teams out there. Are we going to break the bank for a guy who doesn't handle pressure too well? I want Kirk resigned, but not at an inflated price. Also, you have no idea what Kirk is thinking. He might want a change of scenery for all we know.

In order for SF to offer him 25 mil, he'd have to make it to free agency first. That will never happen. Why would we let the best free agent qb even get to the market? If they think the deal isn't going to happen he will get tagged at 24.5 mil. You are basically saying we would let our stud qb walk, and get nothing in return for him, then tag him for another year until we can figure out a long term solution.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Good article, thanks for sharing. Our focus should b on the secondary coach right now. eff everything else

I disagree Chico, a good defensive line can mask shortcomings on the back end. D-line is priority #1, if we don't resign Baker then we are 0/3 on starters. We need a true nose tackle and at least one DE.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by mooby

I just don't think the continuity argument holds much weight when you've had a crappy defense for 7 years. I hope that the theory is right and it will make the transition easier, but I'm not gonna put much weight on it.

It's the only positive. Manusky is well respected at Redskins Park - the players love him. The players won't have to learn a new system, but hopefully the system is a bit more aggressive under GM. With Scot McCloughan bringing in better talent on that side of the ball, it should make enough difference to give the 'skins a couple more wins - which would put this team, hopefully, as a shoe in for the playoffs next year.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by metalskins

It's the only positive. Manusky is well respected at Redskins Park - the players love him. The players won't have to learn a new system, but hopefully the system is a bit more aggressive under GM. With Scot McCloughan bringing in better talent on that side of the ball, it should make enough difference to give the 'skins a couple more wins - which would put this team, hopefully, as a shoe in for the playoffs next year.

This reads me to like we're going to run the Joe Barry system. Or maybe Manusky's system is similar to Barry's? Either way, none of those things sound like positives. The only positive is we are obviously going to get some talent in here for him to work with. And if our d still sucks, then Manusky and by extension Gruden won't have an excuse. Gruden would be 0 for 2 on defensive coordinators at that point, and he's clearly uncomfortable hiring from outside his personal relationship pool. Hell we might even be talking about McC getting fired too if DS is mad enough. God forbid it gets to that point.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

Whether it's a splashy player or coach, we should be very well aware that these type of moves don't work out more often than not. Hiring from within keeps some continuity, something we haven't typically seen much of around here.

Def should have a leg up on player evaluations, what needs to be changed when it comes to scheme and where talent needs to be upgraded. Pretty much hit the ground running.

Also like fact we added a DL coach who can challenge Giants McA-dope for best pornstach in the division

[calia]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Def should have a leg up on player evaluations, what needs to be changed when it comes to scheme and where talent needs to be upgraded. Pretty much hit the ground running.

Also like fact we added a DL coach who can challenge Giants McA-dope for best pornstach in the division

Best line in the Warpath in a long, long time. Well played, Sir!