The Bears have reached a two-year deal with cornerback/special-teamer Sherrick McManis, reports Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.
While McManis is technically listed as a defensive back, he almost never plays on the defensive side of the ball. Instead, the 30-year-old spends most of his time on special teams, an area where the Bears ranked 23rd in DVOA a season ago.
In 2017, McManis saw only 31 defensive snaps, but played on nearly 80% of Chicago’s special teams plays. In total, McManis managed only one tackle in 13 games, but Eric Eager of Pro Football Focus called him one of the league’s best special-teamers at midseason, noting his ability to play both gunner and vice.
Pretty cool fact: my neighbor in high school (2 years younger) is married to McManus. What a small world!
Who cares. You knew his wife. Big deal
Lol
I care, since we’re still friends and talk.
Hey, I bet your neighbor the accountant can’ t drive the ball 400 yards
I bet your neighbor could have put up better numbers than him.