Coming into the 2018 season, opinions were mixed on Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Manusky. It was known that he preferred an aggressive style of defense, aiming to make the offense uncomfortable with a physical front and excess blitzing.
But while Manusky’s philosophy was known, the dividends to be had from his strategy were not accurately conveyed in 2017, as injuries ate up much of the roster on the defensive side of the ball. Standout players like Jonathan Allen, Montae Nicholson, and Zach Brown all missed time, and thus, Manusky was given another season to do his work.