Yep. Sometimes people can't wrap their heads around the fact that sometimes just because two players have the similar measurables, they are not necessarily going to be similar players. Some players are just better than other players.
I would like to see a comparison of defensive stats from 2005 or so vs. today. What would qualify as a good defense today would be a train wreck back then.
This is a good question. Based upon the way Manny wants to play up front, you would think he would want man corners, but it seems like he winds up taking zone corners and hoping they can play man.