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5 defensive coordinators Redskins should consider if Greg Manusky is gone

By Jacob Camenker

BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 09: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 09: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 03: Head coach Jim Tomsula of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during their NFL game against the St. Louis Rams at Levi’s Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 03: Head coach Jim Tomsula of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during their NFL game against the St. Louis Rams at Levi’s Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

The last thing that most Redskins fans want to see is another candidate that is internally promoted to serve as the defensive coordinator. After all, it didn’t work for Manusky, so why would it work for Jim Tomsula?

That point is honestly valid, as the team may need to bring in an outside motivator to create some culture change on defense, but there are still a couple of reasons to give Tomsula some consideration for the position.

The first is that Tomsula has been one of the best defensive line coaches in the game over the course of the past decade. During his time in Washington, he has helped develop Daron Payne, Jonathan Allen, and Matt Ioannidis into excellent players and has made the team’s front one of the strongest units on the roster. This was after it was a weakness for many seasons.

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Second, Tomsula does come with head coaching experience, so that is a plus. His single season in charge of the 49ers wasn’t pretty, but he still got to see what worked and what didn’t in his time in that role. Plus, he worked with a dysfunctional 49ers front office at the time, so he would stand a better chance of holding his own in Washington’s front office mess as a result of that experience.

Players often respond to a coaching change, even if it is an internal one. We saw it with Manusky at first and while it eventually wore off, it’s possible that Tomsula could take charge and improve the up-and-coming unit. Plus, by promoting him, the team wouldn’t risk losing him, as he is an important piece that has been critical to the success of the defensive line.

While Tomsula does deserve consideration, it seems more likely that the team would look for an outside replacement, and there should be plenty of guys available that will intrigue the Redskins.

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