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SBXVII · 02-15-2011, 06:51 AM

I was not fascinated with the Haslett pick but I can't blame him for the defenses issues. I think almost everyone could see a good part of the problem was personel not fitting the 3-4. As far as using both the 4-3 and 3-4 scheme, you have to keep in mind it was Shanahan who was enamored with the 3-4 and studied it during his year off looking at both the Steelers and Patriots. I think part of the reason Haslett was picked was because he helped to implement the Steelers 3-4 defense while he was there so he should have a basic understanding of how it works.

When Haslett left the Steelers and had his two HCing stints I think he used the 4-3 scheme and honestly I don't think it worked out for him. Maybe it was whoever he had as the DC but they declined each year stats wise. I'm still holding out hope Haslett can get this team playing like the Steelers.

02-15-2011, 06:51 AM	#17
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: NFL Coaching Rumors and Moves I was not fascinated with the Haslett pick but I can't blame him for the defenses issues. I think almost everyone could see a good part of the problem was personel not fitting the 3-4. As far as using both the 4-3 and 3-4 scheme, you have to keep in mind it was Shanahan who was enamored with the 3-4 and studied it during his year off looking at both the Steelers and Patriots. I think part of the reason Haslett was picked was because he helped to implement the Steelers 3-4 defense while he was there so he should have a basic understanding of how it works. When Haslett left the Steelers and had his two HCing stints I think he used the 4-3 scheme and honestly I don't think it worked out for him. Maybe it was whoever he had as the DC but they declined each year stats wise. I'm still holding out hope Haslett can get this team playing like the Steelers.