anyone else concerned about DC Manuscy?

[manning2dallas]

The year SF didn't retain him its defense jumped from mediocre to the best in the NFL. San Diego just ran him out of town. I am optimistic buy does his track record concern anybody else?

[Fx Stryker]

There was better than Manusky out there. You can say that.

[Malakai432]

Maybe he's a temp??

[Gavin]

Nope not concerned about Manusky, More concerned about our Secondary and who starts at Nose Tackle, If Pagano dont like what Manusky is calling Im sure Pagano wont hesitate to let him know about it

[MTC]

He was probably the best 3-4 defensive coordinator available.

[Dan]

Not too concerned, Chuck will be keeping a close eye on his calls.

[mark5362]

I'm not worried.When we had Tony the cover 2 defense was his and I'll bet he was on it all the time.

[Smitto]

Im not concerned at all the reason why manusky wasnt retained is because he got 3 job offers one with the chargers were 1st overall in defense then he got fired...i think he got fired because his players were let downs and he got the blame.

[ColtJ82]

One thing about his time in San Fran......the Offense wasn't exactly stellar before Jim H. took over. As all Colts fans know, the offense can directly affect the Def. (time of possession, field possession, etc.) and vice versa. The optimist in me is going to attribute it to that

[manning2dallas]

One thing about his time in San Fran......the Offense wasn't exactly stellar before Jim H. took over. As all Colts fans know, the offense can directly affect the Def. (time of possession, field possession, etc.) and vice versa. The optimist in me is going to attribute it to that

well, it's not as if the 49ers offense last year was a power house. All the time they'd go 3 and out....the defense basically won them all their games.

[manning2dallas]

He was probably the best 3-4 defensive coordinator available.

Maybe with previous DC experience, but I hate going with retreads. If no solid proven guys are available I'd rather go for the defensive position coach with some potential at DC rather than a mediocre coach with experience

[ColtJ82]

well, it's not as if the 49ers offense last year was a power house. All the time they'd go 3 and out....the defense basically won them all their games.

You are right. Now that I looked it up, they were actually ranked higher in total offense in 2010 (24th) than in 2011 (26th).

[Smonroe]

I'm not expecting much from him, mainly because of the personnel he has. Two great pass rushers in new positions, and one great safety. Then a few decent players, and then a whole bunch with no experience. Buddy Ryan would have a hard time with that group.

I'll be happy if the just play aggressive even if they give up the big play.

On the flip side, at least we'll get to see our O on the field a lot more.

[Peytonparker]

I'm not concerned about Manusky as much as I am our secondary. Short of Bethea everyone in our secondary scares the heck out of me.

[krunk]

Not too concerned, Chuck will be keeping a close eye on his calls.

My thoughts exactly!

[NewColtsFan]

I have a modest amount of concern over Manusky....

He has not been successful at either stop, and he didn't stay at either place very long. Not a good track record.

One story I read by an NFL scout said Manusky has not been popular with his players at either stop as DC. I realize popularity is not always a great barometer of success, especially in the NFL, but I prefer DC's who inspire their players to run through a wall for them, not to have players doing their job in spite of the DC. There's a difference, and it's not clear to me that Manusky understands that.

That said.... if anyone knows anything about Greg Manusky it should be the Colts. His brother was on the staff last year (and I think has now replaced him as DC)... Pagano is not new to the NFL, he must have pipelines to find out information... there should be few, if any, surprises. We should know what we're getting. And, as others have noted, Pagano can be as hands-on as he wants/needs to be.

I'm not overly worried because the bottom line is Manusky should not be the difference between making the playoffs and **not** making the playoffs for us this year. So, if it works out, and he's good, then great. But, if not, then we can get a quickie divorce in the off-season.

[JoKeR]

No I think Pags will make many calls himself and Pags picked him for a reason.

[21isSuperman]

Not too concerned, Chuck will be keeping a close eye on his calls.

This sums it up. While Manusky has the official title of defensive coordinator, I think that like the Jets, the head coach will be in charge of making sure the defense knows what is going on. How many people here actually know the name of the defensive coordinator for the Jets? It's this guy, Mike Pettine. And I only know that because I watched Hard Knocks last season. If the Jets weren't on Hard Knocks, I wouldn't know

[Coltsfanforlife12]

I agree that I think Pagano is going to be making many of the calls himself. Its not all that rare for a head coach to call the plays of his speciality and have a figurehead in the coordinator spot.

[Captain Americolt]

Nope. Not at all. Pagano will be the one making the calls. Manusky is just helping implement the 3-4 into our scheme.

[jvan1973]

I wonder if Paganos brother will end up here at some point.

[ar1888]

I would be less concerned if he had decent cover corners.

[JWF]

Not to concerned either. I agree with most posts that Pagano will probably be in the mold of BB and have a very hands on approach to the defense. Just MO though.

[Coffeedrinker]

For those that think Pagano is going to be the one calling the defense; From what are you basing that opinion? I don't get a chance to read many articles and things, none of the articles I have read have indicated that Pagano is going to be calling the defense, has he stated it someplace?

[Gavin]

No Manusky is there for a reason but I dont think Pagano would hesitate in giving his imput or more if he dont like the way Manusky is calling plays

[CR91]

you guys need to keep in mind that this is pagano's defense not manusky's

[jbaron04]

Theres no concern ,Picture this y'all when a coordinator takes over a head coaching job they are usually very hands on with the side offense or defense they come from and the opposite coordinator have more freedom , so it's pagano defense and Greg is helping him over see it

[lollygagger8]

I just hope it's more Pagano than Manusky.

[Moncrief]

I am concerned about Obama but Manusky? No, not yet

[Superman]

I'm not worried about him, but I understand the concern. My hope is that Pagano is very involved in the defensive game-planning, which will keep Manusky on the right road.

[BOTT]

don't forget the 49ers added some considerable talent on defense after manusky was canned. and it's not like his replacement, vic fangio is a living legend.

[chad72]

If you had the Chicago Bulls roster talent of the MJ days, you could probably play something other than the triangle offense and still win championships. A lot of it is player personnel, IMO. Manusky will get a pass this year even if our D is mediocre because our personnel is by no means top notch on the defensive side.

In fact, if we finish middle of the league with Manusky, it will be a good accomplishment at the end of the season.

[southwest1]

He was probably the best 3-4 defensive coordinator available.

Not too concerned, Chuck will be keeping a close eye on his calls.

Nope. Not at all. Pagano will be the one making the calls. Manusky is just helping implement the 3-4 into our scheme.

I just hope it's more Pagano than Manusky.

Just like everyone astutely said above, Pagano will be keeping Manusky on a short leash closely monitoring all defensive calls.

[manning2dallas]

Hmmmmmm....