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The Goat · 02-05-2009, 11:28 PM

No.

We were the #4 overall defense last season. Transitioning to the 3-4 scheme would require 1) new coaches 2) new players... from what i see only Anthony and Fletcher would be solid running the 3-4 so for all practical purposes we'd require 3 new starting LBs and 2 new starting ends (Taylor might do well in a 3-4 but do we really want to pay this guy an arm and a leg experimenting?).

Just no.

... as to the claim that 3-4 defenses are dominating clearly Pitt and Baltimore fit that description but the other great defenses - NY, Philly, us - still run the 4-3 and have proven it can dominate the best offensive machine in NFL history. Really aside from two very lucky Superbowl wins by the Steelers, which required quite a bit of help from the officials, i doubt the 3-4 would carry the mystique it seems to.

02-05-2009, 11:28 PM	#44
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: I think the Redskins should Go to A 3-4 Defense. No. We were the #4 overall defense last season. Transitioning to the 3-4 scheme would require 1) new coaches 2) new players... from what i see only Anthony and Fletcher would be solid running the 3-4 so for all practical purposes we'd require 3 new starting LBs and 2 new starting ends (Taylor might do well in a 3-4 but do we really want to pay this guy an arm and a leg experimenting?). Just no. ... as to the claim that 3-4 defenses are dominating clearly Pitt and Baltimore fit that description but the other great defenses - NY, Philly, us - still run the 4-3 and have proven it can dominate the best offensive machine in NFL history. Really aside from two very lucky Superbowl wins by the Steelers, which required quite a bit of help from the officials, i doubt the 3-4 would carry the mystique it seems to. __________________ 24-34