Update on Greg Manusky from JFE

[AbeBeta]

miami dolphins, parcells really wants him, believe it or not,

remember in the trade with fasano, parcells was trying to get carpenter even then in that deal and the cowboys said no.

now that parcells has the dolphins built some, and ready to push for playoffs, he might be willing to give up more for players that he wants

i also think you might see crayton in a trade, mcquistan or proctor in trade too, not just to dallas but maybe some other team

Parcells wants him? That is fantasy.

Crayton isn't getting traded.

McQ and Proctor? Why would anyone trade for guys that are going to get cut?

 

[Dawgs0916]

A friend at the 49ers forum that I trust tells me they expect it too.

JFE told me some Defensive players called her hoping this is true.

Gah...this reminds me why I wanted to be a sports journalist. Curse you Hos now you got me rethinking my whole career path for the upteenth time.

 

[hendog]

A friend at the 49ers forum that I trust tells me they expect it too.

JFE told me some Defensive players called her hoping this is true.

I'm guessing you mean some of the Cowboys players called her hoping he could come here. Or did some of the 49ers call hoping to get rid of him? I know it's a stupid question. It's been a long day, already.

 

[Hostile]

I'm guessing you mean some of the Cowboys players called her hoping he could come here. Or did some of the 49ers call hoping to get rid of him? I know it's a stupid question. It's been a long day, already.

Yes, Cowboys players.

She did not say who.

By the way, this is the edit on her column.

EDIT: Just heard from The 49ers who say Manusky is under contract and, as far as they know, not going to be fired. Of course, so was Stewart at one time.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Remind me again why this guy is a good hire?

 

[SLATEmosphere]

miami dolphins, parcells really wants him, believe it or not,

remember in the trade with fasano, parcells was trying to get carpenter even then in that deal and the cowboys said no.

now that parcells has the dolphins built some, and ready to push for playoffs, he might be willing to give up more for players that he wants

i also think you might see crayton in a trade, mcquistan or proctor in trade too, not just to dallas but maybe some other team

whoes him? are you talking about Manusky or Bobby?

Why do you think Crayton will be traded? I would NOT mind that at all

 

[Hostile]

Remind me again why this guy is a good hire?

Why Manusky would be a good hire?

Or did I miss the question badly?

 

[Woods]

Why Manusky would be a good hire?

Or did I miss the question badly?

I think the question was why Manusky would be a good hire.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Why Manusky would be a good hire?

Or did I miss the question badly?

Ya Manusky..I don't know much about him other than he's the DC for the Niners who run a 3-4 also.

 

[juck]

Let's not get greedy.

Having Wade free from many everyday defensive responsibilities will allow him to take care of other important tasks.

For example, now HE can make the cupcakes for training camp rather than having to buy them.

 

[Bach]

Ya Manusky..I don't know much about him other than he's the DC for the Niners who run a 3-4 also.

49er fans seem to want him gone. He's biggest plus seems to be he's not Brian Stewart.

 

[Hostile]

I think the question was why Manusky would be a good hire.

Ya Manusky..I don't know much about him other than he's the DC for the Niners who run a 3-4 also.

AdamJT13 posted this article about him 2 years ago when I was hoping we'd hire the Chargers DL coach, Wayne Nunally, to be our DC.

He’s all Charged up

By DAVE KONOPKI dkonopki@leader.net

Marty Schottenheimer isn’t about to compare Greg Manusky to Bill Cowher. That wouldn’t be fair. After all, Manusky is a relative newcomer to the coaching ranks, while the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach has spent the last 21 years coaching in the NFL.

But the head coach of the San Diego Chargers certainly sees similarities between Manusky – a former Dallas (Pennsylvania) High School standout and current linebackers coach with the Chargers – and Cowher, who led the Steelers to the Super Bowl championship last season.

Schottenheimer knows the two men very well. He hired both of them.

“I think Greg always had natural understanding of the game,” said Schottenheimer, who coached Manusky when he broke into the NFL with the Washington Commanders in 1988. “I coached Greg as a player and I hired him as a coach without experience. He understands football. He has a passion for football.

“Too frequently in this business, people don’t get an opportunity because they don’t have enough experience. I hired Bill Cowher (with the Cleveland Browns in 1985) without any experience and I think he turned out pretty well.”

Manusky is enjoying his fifth season as the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers and his 18th overall season in the NFL. He has a special place in his heart for the people of this area and a special place in his life for his family. And there’s also a special place on his finger for the only thing missing from a long and illustrious football career.

A Super Bowl ring.

“It’s always my goal,” said the son of Frank and Nancy Manusky of Wyoming. “It’s the goal of every player and coach. I’ve been looking forward to putting a ring on my finger for a long time. I really hope to be a part of one of those suckers. We’re going to keep working hard and hope it can happen in the near future.”

Manusky’s unparalleled work ethic began while he was a standout linebacker for head coach Ron Rybak at Dallas in the mid-1980s. He continued his success at Colgate University, where he was a four-year letterman, a Colonial League all-star selection and the league’s Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. Manusky also was a success in the classroom, graduating with honors while earning degrees in education and geology.

After being snubbed during the 1988 NFL draft, Manusky signed with the Washington Commanders as a free agent. He played in the league for 12 seasons, earning a reputation as a no-nonsense, throwback-style linebacker and a fearless special-teams player. Manusky played in 113 consecutive games at one point, a streak spanning seven seasons. He played for the Commanders (1988-1990), Minnesota (1991-93) and Kansas City (1994-99) before retiring as a player. He was selected to the prestigious All-Madden Team in 1991.

In 2001, Schottenheimer offered Manusky a job as the Commanders linebackers coach. When Schottenheimer was fired by Washington owner Daniel Snyder in 2002, he took over as the head coach in San Diego.

And he made sure Manusky made the trip with him.

“Greg relates to the players very well,” Schottenheimer said. “He’s an emotional guy. He doesn’t hide how he feels and he makes it known. He’s also a very good teacher. He knows when to give someone a pat on the back and when to give them a kick in the rump.”

Manusky, who celebrated his 40th birthday last month, has spent nearly half his life in the NFL.

“It’s been an amazing ride,” he said. “The time goes by super-fast.”

Manusky has molded the Chargers linebackers into one of the best units in the NFL. Under his guidance, Donnie Edwards led the team in tackles last season, Randall Godfrey finished second and Shawne Merriman was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Five different linebackers have made the Pro Bowl while being coached by Manusky. This year’s defense has allowed just seven points in two games.

“Our defense is one of the best and Greg has done a lot to get us to this point,” Schottenheimer said. “He’s an invaluable member of the staff.”

Manusky had to cope with a little adversity a few weeks ago, when San Diego linebacker Steve Foley was shot three times by an off-duty police officer during a traffic stop. Foley, who remains hospitalized, will miss the entire season.

“Things happen in all aspects of life,” said Manusky, who visits Foley several times a week. “It’s tough when something like that happens to a player or teammate. We just need to support him. He’s alive and he’s doing well. We have to pray for him and his family that everything will be OK.”

When he’s not putting in his 15-plus-hour days as an NFL assistant coach, Manusky tries to spend as much time as he can with his wife, Laurie, and their children, Colton, 11, Jake, 9, Logan, 7, and Chandler, 3. The two oldest have shown an interest in sports, playing baseball and soccer. But that doesn’t mean they understand the benefits of having a father who has spent nearly half of his life in the NFL.

“I think they take it a little for granted,” he said. “When my wife takes them to the games, they seem to be more interested in tattoos and stickers. We have some pictures around the house, but they’re immune to it a little bit.”

Manusky isn’t sure how long he’ll continue to coach. He says his goal is to become a defensive coordinator somewhere in the league.

“(Schottenheimer) understands where I need to go next. But it has to be the right move. I’m not going to take a job just to take it. Right now, I’m in a good situation. I learn something new every day with Marty and (defensive coordinator) Wade Phillips. My ultimate goal is to be a defensive coordinator.”

And his head coach says it might be just a matter of time.

“Greg has all the tools,” Schottenheimer said. “Ultimately, you need to get an opportunity. You never know when it will come. In the meantime, you just keep working hard and compile a body of work.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Where is the market?

Carpenter is a first-round pick. Ergo, the Cowboys automatically receive a first round pick if they decide to trade him. In fact, from my perusal of this board, I've gleaned that the Cowboys can acquire any player they want by merely offering up a package deal that includes Carpenter.

That's just how it works, right?

 

[Verdict]

miami dolphins, parcells really wants him, believe it or not,

remember in the trade with fasano, parcells was trying to get carpenter even then in that deal and the cowboys said no.

now that parcells has the dolphins built some, and ready to push for playoffs, he might be willing to give up more for players that he wants

i also think you might see crayton in a trade, mcquistan or proctor in trade too, not just to dallas but maybe some other team

I'm glad we would be looking at options of trading them to a team besides Dallas. Ha Ha. I think you meant Miami.

 

[juck]

I'm glad we would be looking at options of trading them to a team besides Dallas. Ha Ha. I think you meant Miami.

Ill take Ted Ginn thank u very much.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Okay Hos, I'm sold. Bring him in!

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

good job of getting that cleared up.

i am willing to go on bended knee... but not to JFE.

Instead you would be doing it to San Fran. 6 million ways to die choose 1.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

EDIT: Just heard from The 49ers who say Manusky is under contract and, as far as they know, not going to be fired.

That's what I thought.

Nice job, JFE.

 

[Idgit]

That's what I thought.

Nice job, JFE.

She needs to edit her story. It reads like it's imminent when it needs to read like it's unlikely.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Let's not get greedy.

Having Wade free from many everyday defensive responsibilities will allow him to take care of other important tasks.

For example, now HE can make the cupcakes for training camp rather than having to buy them.

I bet Wade wears a manziere.