3 takeaways from news that Marquand Manuel will coach the Eagles secondary

The Philadelphia Eagles have hired former NFL player and Falcons defensive coordinator, Marquand Manuel as the defensive backs coach.

The Philadelphia Eagles have made an impressive hire on Senior Bowl Saturday, agreeing to a deal with Marquand Manuel according to Jeremy Fowler.

Manuel was the architect of an improved Falcons defense and will be called upon to turn around an Eagles cornerback group that has struggled in coverage over the past two years.

With changes coming on the backend of the Eagles defense, here are four takeaways from Manuel’s hiring.

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1. Eagles defensive backs will improve immediately

Manuel, 40, has a track record of success and experience that dates back to his playing days at Florida. He played 8 seasons in the NFL and coached up the Seahawks defense when they were considered the best in the NFL. While in Atlanta, Manuel was credited with the improvement in Keanu Neals play overall improvement of the Falcons secondary.

Eagles to hire Marquand Manuel as DB coach

Marquand Manuel to be hired as Eagles defensive backs coach

The Philadelphia Eagles finally have some traction on one of their coaching vacancies, as Jeremy Fowler is reporting that Marquand Manuel will be named defensive backs coach.

Manuel formally coached in Seattle when the Legion of Boom was wrecking shop around the league and played for Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz in Detroit.

Manuel Replaces Cory Undlin, who is now the Lions defensive coordinator, and he’ll be tasked with improving an Eagles secondary that has come under fire over the past two seasons.

Marquand Manuel has emerged as candidate to be the Eagles DB coach

The Philadelphia Eagles have interviewed former Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel for their defensive back coaching position.

The Philadelphia Eagles could finally have a replacement for Corey Undlin, as Jeremy Fowler is reporting that the team could reach a deal with former Falcons defensive coordinator, Marquand Manuel.

A star safety at Florida under Steve Spurrier, Manuel previously was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach in Atlanta and also coached the defensive backs in Seattle prior to that.

Manuel’s link with the Eagles comes from having played for the Lions under Jim Schwartz back in 2009.