Could a 3-4 Defense Work?

[mehinpgh]

Since we are so weak at LB, could we move a couple DE's to outside linebacker and become a stronger defense with a 3-4? We do seem to have a couple guys that could be considered tweeners between LB and DE. Kind of random thought, but getting Cam Carter and possible getting a silent verbal from another huge defensive lineman made think of this. I may be completely off base, feel free to tell me so. haha.

 

[Pitt1992]

I don't know why people say we're weak at LB,were not weak were just inexperienced

 

[Burgh15]

If you are weak at linebacker, then why would you want to shift to a defense that requires an extra linebacker on the field. Simply moving a DE to OLB isn't the answer. There is a different set of responsibilities, including coverage that makes it difficult for a DE to simply change positions.

 

[WCSordill]

If you are weak at linebacker, then why would you want to shift to a defense that requires an extra linebacker on the field. Simply moving a DE to OLB isn't the answer. There is a different set of responsibilities, including coverage that makes it difficult for a DE to simply change positions.

HCPN is NOT switching his defense.

 

[Mikefln]

HCPN is NOT switching his defense.

After watchingthe DBs get torched all season and no adjustment made is proof of that.

 

[Dr. von Yinzer]

A 3-4 defense could absolutely work. Teams do it all over the country all the time.

However, this particular head coach has made his bones by playing a 4-3 for decades now and there is literally a 0.0% chance that he's going to change it now.

 

[Pitt1992]

Going to a 3-4 requires bigger LBs and faster lineman,people doesn't have that,it would take another 3-4 years before we wouldn't even start to see results is moving to a 3-4,which we are not

 

[thebadby2]

Since we are so weak at LB, could we move a couple DE's to outside linebacker and become a stronger defense with a 3-4? We do seem to have a couple guys that could be considered tweeners between LB and DE. Kind of random thought, but getting Cam Carter and possible getting a silent verbal from another huge defensive lineman made think of this. I may be completely off base, feel free to tell me so. haha.

Narduzzi will switch to a 3-4 when Bob Knight switches from man to zone.