In the big games, Dexter made big plays. Key sacks - in th 4th qtr. with the game on the line with the opponents marching - it was always Dexter who made the big sack to force a punt.

No way, Dexter was as apt to make a big play as hurt the team; Mann had a nice career, no suspensions. Dext burned white hot and cooled off quick, and he was a headcase to boot. I'll take Mann over him anyday.

This is a tough call...Who was more dominant(when he wanted to be)? Manley.
But if you were picking a player today, would you want a clone of Mann or Manley?
No question...MANN.

This appears to be a very close call, but ultimately it isn't that hard to choose. Mann continued to receive Pro Bowl recognition after Manley was gone, but when they played together, Manley was the bigger impact player. The Redskins won two Super Bowls (1982 and 1987) with Manley as a starter and two Super Bowls (1987 and 1991) with Mann as a starter, so they are even in terms of titles. Mann was more steady, but Manley made bigger plays. Manley was like LaVar Arrington in one respect. He overran plays sometimes and was probably out of position more times than we will ever know, but he made big plays and was a player opposing teams had to pay special attention to when they played the Redskins. Mann had a blemish-free career and will always be respected by Redskins fans for his performance and dignity. Manley's career was tainted (and ultimately ruined) by drug problems, but he will always be revered by Redskins fans for his performance and his likeable personality.

PLEEEASE!! Charles Mann was a consistant all-pro all the time. I loved Dexter but he took as many plays off as great ones he made.

This one is really hard, I was to youg to disect the game down play by play , i only notice both of them making great plays. So i loved both of them.

Manley was ferocious - Mann fed off of Manley's desire to rip apart the other team. Who else would we have to thank for knocking Danny White out of the game?

You guys got it wrong on this one. As much as I like Mann's play and respected his character and behavior on and off the field I would have to say there would have been no Mann without Manley. In Mann's early career his sacks came as a result of people running from Dexter. Had Dexter not had substance problems barring injury he would have clearly had a hall of fame career. The most awsome linemen the skins ever had, and they had some good ones. If not for Dexter single handedly taking all the heart out of the Cryboys by knocking out Danny (give me a tissue) White who knows what would have happened in that NFC championship. For that play alone he will get my nod. In Dexters heyday he was the most feared defensive player other than Lawrence Taylor. The only way you can pick Charles over Dexter is because of Dexters demons and his demise.

Manley required double teams. Mann did not. Offenses tried to shut down Manley and Mann benefited as a result. Dexter Manley was the man. Charles Mann was an average player and without Manley on the other side, he would have been a below average player.

How a player performs on the field is a huge factor. Manley had more memorable plays (Danny White play alone almost puts Dexter in Skins HOF). However, Mann was MUCH more reliable, and played at a higher level throughout each game and throughout his career. In voting for the best 'Redskin', you can't ignore how they performed off the field. If you agree, MANN wins hands down.

Mann was only good when Dexter was playing. There is no contest. Mann is getting more votes because he is on TV today and more people know him. Dexter was a monster. Rmember Dicka slandering Dexter i.e. grapefriut comparison. He didn't mention Charles because Dicka was worried about Dexter not Charles. The only defensive player that cast a shadow on Dexter in those days was the other problem guy, Lawrence Taylor. Despite all his problems, Dexter was one of the best Redskins of all times. Mann is a better broadcast specialist than he ever was a pass rusher. Good Man, but Mann is not the Man...not even close.

Charles Mann is a nobody without Dexter. CM didn't do a thing after Dexter left. Dexter should make it simply to round 2 on his memorable play (knocking out that no-talent Danny White in the NFC Championship)

Yeah, they were yin and yang, Dex and Charles. Both good but great together. Of course sacks are more likely when the running game is stopped and big Dave Butz was the key to the middle. But if you force me to pick then it's Dex. I was there when he knocked out Danny White and when he begged Landry to "Run on me!" and that was emblematic of the resurgent, unnapreciated Skins of the early 80's.

Dexter Manley should be leaps and bounds ahead of Charles Mann. Mann was good on the field and great in the community, but Dexter was absolutely, hands down the best! His off-field problems probably pushed votes to Mann.

I liked Dexter because he was colorful and with all of his faults he seemed more human. He certainly was a colorful character on and off the field. However, in every interview I ever saw of the guy he seemed cheerful, despite his personal demons. "Larger than life" is how I would describe him. I'll bet that's how Danny White thought of him just before impact.....

Dexter was a ferocious player, every week, and a fan favorite. Team's made their offensive game plans around him! He was also good for the team and the fans because of his personality. Although he had personal problems to deal with and Mann certainly was a solid player, Dexter was a better than good player, a fan favorite, Redskin legend, a memorable play maker and deserves to go to the top of the voters list!

THERE IS NO QUESTION. All of us who saw the Skins play with Mann and Dexter know that Dexter made Mann. Mann never had more than 6 sacks once Dexter was gone. MANN was consistant! Consistantly feeding off Manley. Mann was never doubled teamed. i would take BUTZ over Mann. Butz was the rock that kept that line together. THE WASHINGTON POST SHOULD RESEARCH ABOUT BUTZ WHEREABOUTS. I would love to know what he is up to!

Anyone who looks up the details has to recognize that Sammy Baugh was the greatest of the Redskins. As a quarterback, he ranks with Unitas, Sonny, and Montana.
As a defensive back he ranks with Adderly, Blount, and Tatum.
AND as a kicker, he ranks with Ray Guy, Ger. Wilson, Herman Weaver ... (Guess who still holds the single-season record for yards per punt?)
Physical skills, mental skills, toughness, Baugh had it all. There are but a few from other teams like Lillard, Motley, and Bednarik who were also the best at every part of the game. Baugh is the only one that Washington can boast about along such lines of the truly complete football player. It's not even close.

How did Mann get to the final four? This is all you need to know about this flawed excercise in Redskinism. How about the possible final of Baugh verses Green. Now that would be worth debating and voting for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

was great pl

manley was great pl.

dexter manley was a great pl as ive seen

DEXTER WAS GREAT

DEXTER

WAS THE BEST DE -IN REDSKINS HISTORY DEXTER

# 72 WAS THE BEST DE IN FOOTBALL.DEXTER

THE BEST DE IN REDSKINS WAS DEXTER HISTORY

dexter was the best de-in pro -ball.should be inthe H O F.

dexter was great at playing pro-football .

greatness runs in the family !

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