Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel is a lucky guy. Sure, he’s the defensive coordinator for an NFL team, and that’s awesome. And sure, he’s obviously a favorite of up and coming head coach Dan Quinn. But Manuel is uniquely lucky in that he’s taking over a young defense with incredible potential. He’s absolutely played a role in the construction of this defense. But now, now it’s his.
Going forward Manuel will surely rely on his playing experience. Perhaps more importantly, he’ll rely on his exposure to great coaches. (Credit to D. Orlando Ledbetter for the quote.