Add another name to the growing list of Redskins defensive coordinator candidates. ESPN.com’s John Keim reports that the team will interview outside linebackers coach Greg Manusky for the vacancy. The position opened up when the team fired former defensive coordinator Joe Barry in early January.
Manusky certainly has the experience, as the 50-year-old has served as defensive coordinator for three different teams. The former player got his first coaching gig with the Redskins and Chargers in the early-2000’s, and he was hired as the 49ers defensive coordinator in 2007. During Manusky’s four seasons in San Francisco, the 49ers defense turned into one of the most feared units in the league. The squad struggled during the 2007 and 2008 seasons, but the 2009 defense proved to be one of the best in the league. The defense took a step back in 2010, and Manusky was allowed to seek another gig following the hiring of head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Manusky ultimately returned to San Diego for the 2011 season as the team’s defensive coordinator. His defense ultimately allowed 377 points, which was good for only 22nd in the league. Following the campaign, the coach was fired. Manusky was subsequently hired as the Colts defensive coordinator in 2012, and he spent four years in the position. The team made the playoffs in three of those seasons, but Manusky’s defense only finished in the top-10 for points allowed once during his tenure. The coordinator was fired following the 2015 season, and he soon caught on as the Redskins outside linebackers coach.
As our coordinator tracker shows, the Redskins have a number of candidates for the opening, including former Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley, former Browns head coach Mike Pettine, former Bills defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, and 49ers linebackers coach Jason Tarver.
Ok finally a good one!