adam Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Au2D...p-bears-manning LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP)—Restricted free agent safety Danieal Manning(notes) has signed his one-year tender offer from the Chicago Bears. Manning has started 40 of 61 games played during his four seasons with the Bears. he has six interceptions, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. A valuable special teams contributor, Manning has 11 kickoff returns for 40 or more yards over the past two seasons, which leads the NFL. He averaged a league-high 29.7 yards per kickoff return (1,070 yards on 36 returns) in 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Terra beat ya to it... http://www.talkbears.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5929 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Au2D...p-bears-manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I sense a lot of excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixote Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 You know, I actually like Manning. He is a good nickle back. He can fill in at corner or safety but because he has been jerked around so much he really wouldn't be a good starter at those 2 positions. Just a backup guy. I am perfectly fine with him as Nickle and KO return specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Agreed! I love him at nickel! And as a back-up safety...ther'es no harm, he just should not be a starter. I'm still of the mindset Hester needs to return all kicks... But, Manning spelling him sounds good to me! You know, I actually like Manning. He is a good nickle back. He can fill in at corner or safety but because he has been jerked around so much he really wouldn't be a good starter at those 2 positions. Just a backup guy. I am perfectly fine with him as Nickle and KO return specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 For me, with DM, it is more on the coaches then the player. DM has proven to be a great kick returner, and a solid nickel. It is not his fault the staff continually try to play him at positions where he simply does not perform well. IMHO, if the staff would simply accept that he is a nickel/returner, bears fans would come to like him so much more. Unfortunately, the staff continually picks him in a position to fail, and fail he does, drawing the hatred of bear fans. You know, I actually like Manning. He is a good nickle back. He can fill in at corner or safety but because he has been jerked around so much he really wouldn't be a good starter at those 2 positions. Just a backup guy. I am perfectly fine with him as Nickle and KO return specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Bingo... For me, with DM, it is more on the coaches then the player. DM has proven to be a great kick returner, and a solid nickel. It is not his fault the staff continually try to play him at positions where he simply does not perform well. IMHO, if the staff would simply accept that he is a nickel/returner, bears fans would come to like him so much more. Unfortunately, the staff continually picks him in a position to fail, and fail he does, drawing the hatred of bear fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daventry Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Bingo... Manning is extremely talented and if he was allowed to stay at one position would likely excel. I am very glad we have him back and hope the coaches give him a shot at the FS or nickel position and keep him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Honestly, I've seen more than enough of him at safety. And at nickel. And he belongs in nickel and dime. He is not an NFL calibur starting saftey. Manning is extremely talented and if he was allowed to stay at one position would likely excel. I am very glad we have him back and hope the coaches give him a shot at the FS or nickel position and keep him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I read a Q&A the other day with one of the Bears "insiders" and the question ask why DM, who is such a talented player with all the attributes you look for in a FS, never developed at FS. Key point made was that he simply lacks instincts, which is what I have seen all along as well. There are players who lack the physical attributes, but who have the smarts and instincts. Brown was the example of one who excelled. Hunter I think would be an example of such a player who can at least become an average player. On the other hand, I honestly don't know too many who had the physical tools, but lacked the instincts, particularly when talking about a position (DB) that relies so heavily on instincts. As a nickel, the read/react element is lessened. You play less zone and more man, and even when you play zone, it is smaller. Playing nickel limits the holes in Mannings game, while still taking advantage of his ability. Honestly, I've seen more than enough of him at safety. And at nickel. And he belongs in nickel and dime. He is not an NFL calibur starting saftey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daventry Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Honestly, I've seen more than enough of him at safety. And at nickel. And he belongs in nickel and dime. He is not an NFL calibur starting saftey. I would be happy to accept that verdict with a full year of giving the boy a chance. He has been moved around endlessly....he is very talented and cannot be that ignorant, give him a shot and I bet he will shine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 I agree, leave him at NB and KR and he'll be happy and we'll be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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