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.

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

 

I sense a lot of excitement.

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.

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

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.

 

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.

 

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!

I agree, leave him at NB and KR and he'll be happy and we'll be happy.