I think the Redskins should Go to A 3-4 Defense.
 

I've been wanting to post this for a long time. Why dont the Redskins go to a 3-4 defense. It seems to be the dominant defense in the league and I think we have the players. Jason Taylor would be better siuted to it and we could have Golston and Evans play the ends and Monty play NT. Wilson could probably play some LB and maybe a Suggs in Free agency or a Dansby. What Do you guys think.

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We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?

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[quote=jamf;525104]We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?[/quote]

Furthermore, you need a big NT in the middle and right now our DTs don't fit the 3-4 type tackle. Despite the conversion to the 3-4, teams like the Giants and Eagles still play the 4-3 D and they have done well with it.

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[quote=jamf;525104]We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?[/quote]I agree. A couple of years ago I was praying we'd switch the the 3-4 because it seemed like we had a ton of good LBs, but now I'm not so sure.

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[quote=jamf;525104]We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?[/quote]

bingo, we dont have the defensive linemen for that sort of scheme either. Id be intrigued by the 3-4, but we are not in a position to overhaul our defense right now.

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[quote=jamf;525104]We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?[/quote] Well we don't have four solid DL either. Taylor can play LB and so can Carter. I think that Taylor would flourishe in that system. Carter played LB in SanFran.

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I'll admit to have been wondering about this too. The main reason is just when you hear about some of the names they've been showing interest in come draft time (Brian Cushing, some DT whose name I'm blanking on, Brian Orakpo apparently), those are all guys arguably better suited for the 3-4.

On the other hand, Haynesworth if they make a big push for him, is probably better suited to be a 4-3. As is Montgomery.

But, I suspected they might go WCO last year and they did. So maybe you've got something here

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[quote=T.O.Killa;525113]Well we don't have four solid DL either. Taylor can play LB and so can Carter. I think that Taylor would flourishe in that system. Carter played LB in SanFran.[/quote]
Carter was a horrible linebacker in San Fran. Thats why they let him go.

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[quote=Ruhskins;525106]Furthermore, you need a big NT in the middle and right now our DTs don't fit the 3-4 type tackle. Despite the conversion to the 3-4, teams like the Giants and Eagles still play the 4-3 D and they have done well with it.[/quote]
Montgomery could play NT and so could Griffin(although hope they cut him)

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[quote=T.O.Killa;525113][B]Well we don't have four solid DL either[/B]. Taylor can play LB and so can Carter. I think that Taylor would flourishe in that system. Carter played LB in SanFran.[/quote]

In the 3-4 you need three solid d-lineman, including a big DT that can draw a double team and can push the offensive line. So if we move Carter and JT to LBs, then who do you have as defensive ends?

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[quote=steveo395;525116]Carter was a horrible linebacker in San Fran. Thats why they let him go.[/quote]
They let him go because we payed him 5 MIL a season.

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[quote=T.O.Killa;525119]They let him go because we payed him 5 MIL a season.[/quote]

I don't think Carter liked playing LB.

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T.O.Killa -- Look at Carters stats as a LB -- they weren't very good. He's good at DE, we should keep him here. If you really think Griff or Monty could play NT you're delusional. If we switch to a 3-4 we better get some 350 monster to anchor the Dline and eat up blocks.

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[quote=Ruhskins;525118]In the 3-4 you need three solid d-lineman, including a big DT that can draw a double team and can push the offensive line. So if we move Carter and JT to LBs, then who do you have as defensive ends?[/quote] Daniels, evans, and Gholston

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Carter needs to stay on the line. IMO he is the best D-lineman have. As far as Taylor maybe outside LB but who knows if he's going to be around.