Redskins vs. Titans: Five takeaways from Saturday’s loss
By Ian Cummings
No. 3 – Greg Manusky should be gone by season’s end
It was hinted at for much of the season. It was obvious against the Giants. And now, it is imperative that the Washington Redskins relieve Greg Manusky of his duties as defensive coordinator.
Last year, there was hope that Jay Gruden had at last found the defensive mind to his offensive focus. Initial results from Manusky’s arrival were skewed by a wave of injuries on defense, but his unit flashed under his pressure-heavy, man-centric scheme. He was brought back for a second season, and expectations were high with defensive improvements.
Manusky has not reached those expectations.
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As the 2018 season has gone along, Manusky’s defense has only gotten worse. What was once a bend-but-don’t-break unit has turned into a squad that breaks at only the most inopportune times.
Whether it’s putting outside linebackers in coverage, or putting defensive backs ten yards off the line of scrimmage in short-yardage passing situations, Manusky has never made it look harder to make the logical choice. Washington can do what he couldn’t, however, and find a new defensive coordinator in 2019. Players calling out Manusky’s game plan was the final blow. A change must be made.