Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel knows the pressure is on. Head coach Dan Quinn has likely done enough over the past 3+ years to keep his seat comfortably cool. Manuel, however, is staring down the distinct possibility he will be replaced or demoted in the offseason. But to Manuel’s credit, he’s not wavering. Manuel is the exact same coach he was when the season began: same swagger, same confidence in the product they’re putting on the field.
The Falcoholic’s Jeanna Thomas was again on hand for Wednesday’s media availability. Manuel didn’t shy away from discussing last week’s abysmal performance against the run.