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The San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday that Greg Manusky has joined head coach Mike Nolan’s coaching staff as the defensive coordinator. Manusky joins the 49ers after serving as the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers from 2002-06.
"I was extremely impressed with Greg during the interview process. He did a great job under Wade Phillips in San Diego and played a key role in helping the Chargers' defense get to the top of the NFL,” Head Coach Mike Nolan said. "I am very familiar with what Greg did in San Diego since I worked with Wade for a number of years in Denver. Greg is familiar with what the 49ers do defensively which is important from a consistency standpoint. However, with his experience he will also be able to bring new ideas to our organization. It is very important for each member of my coaching staff to be an excellent teacher, and Greg certainly fits that role.”
A former All-Madden Team selection, Greg Manusky has developed the Chargers’ linebacking corps into one of the league’s best. In five years as a pro coach, Manusky has sent four players to the Pro Bowl, including Merriman in 2006, LaVar Arrington with Washington in 2001, and Donnie Edwards and Junior Seau with San Diego in 2002. Merriman, Arrington and Edwards all went to their first-career Pro Bowls under Manusky.
Manusky spent 12 years as an NFL player and was known as a hard-nosed workhorse. Those characteristics enabled him to play in 113 consecutive games during his career, a streak that spanned more than seven seasons. Following the 1991 season, he was selected to the All-Madden Team put together by Hall of Fame broadcaster and former coach, John Madden.
Manusky’s playing career included stops in Washington (1988-90), Minnesota (1991-93) and Kansas City (1994-99). In each of his six seasons with the Chiefs, Manusky either led or tied for the team lead in special teams tackles.
After retiring from the NFL in 1999, Manusky spent the 2000 season as a volunteer at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ training camp where he worked with the linebackers and special teams. One year later, he accepted a job as linebackers coach with the Redskins.
Manusky was born Aug. 12, 1966 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He prepped at Dallas High School in his hometown and then went on to Colgate University where he was a four-year letterman and an All-Colonial League selection. He was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and graduated with degrees in education and geology. Greg and his and wife, Laurie, have two sons, Colton and Jake, and two daughters, Logan and Chandler.
The San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday that Greg Manusky has joined head coach Mike Nolan’s coaching staff as the defensive coordinator. Manusky joins the 49ers after serving as the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers from 2002-06.
"I was extremely impressed with Greg during the interview process. He did a great job under Wade Phillips in San Diego and played a key role in helping the Chargers' defense get to the top of the NFL,” Head Coach Mike Nolan said. "I am very familiar with what Greg did in San Diego since I worked with Wade for a number of years in Denver. Greg is familiar with what the 49ers do defensively which is important from a consistency standpoint. However, with his experience he will also be able to bring new ideas to our organization. It is very important for each member of my coaching staff to be an excellent teacher, and Greg certainly fits that role.”
A former All-Madden Team selection, Greg Manusky has developed the Chargers’ linebacking corps into one of the league’s best. In five years as a pro coach, Manusky has sent four players to the Pro Bowl, including Merriman in 2006, LaVar Arrington with Washington in 2001, and Donnie Edwards and Junior Seau with San Diego in 2002. Merriman, Arrington and Edwards all went to their first-career Pro Bowls under Manusky.
Manusky spent 12 years as an NFL player and was known as a hard-nosed workhorse. Those characteristics enabled him to play in 113 consecutive games during his career, a streak that spanned more than seven seasons. Following the 1991 season, he was selected to the All-Madden Team put together by Hall of Fame broadcaster and former coach, John Madden.
Manusky’s playing career included stops in Washington (1988-90), Minnesota (1991-93) and Kansas City (1994-99). In each of his six seasons with the Chiefs, Manusky either led or tied for the team lead in special teams tackles.
After retiring from the NFL in 1999, Manusky spent the 2000 season as a volunteer at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ training camp where he worked with the linebackers and special teams. One year later, he accepted a job as linebackers coach with the Redskins.
Manusky was born Aug. 12, 1966 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He prepped at Dallas High School in his hometown and then went on to Colgate University where he was a four-year letterman and an All-Colonial League selection. He was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and graduated with degrees in education and geology. Greg and his and wife, Laurie, have two sons, Colton and Jake, and two daughters, Logan and Chandler.
