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

[The Goat]

... be a tough call on big daniels. I know he's a leader but the savings from cutting him looks to be over $2 million and it's going to be very tight already if we have to address any needs in FA... we're gonna have to make some cuts somewhere.

[Hamoskinz]

Indeed. Tough call. He has improved his strength and conditioning in the past 2 years competing in those 'power lifiting' competitions during the offseason but never got the opportunity to show it. He has mentored Demetric Evans and has offered to play the interior on pass rush situations. I also do not want to cut him because we need leaders like him but if push comes to shove, he should be the last man we cut after we have released all other expensive but unperforming players on our roster.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Hamoskinz

Indeed. Tough call. He has improved his strength and conditioning in the past 2 years competing in those 'power lifiting' competitions during the offseason but never got the opportunity to show it. He has mentored Demetric Evans and has offered to play the interior on pass rush situations. I also do not want to cut him because we need leaders like him but if push comes to shove, he should be the last man we cut after we have released all other expensive but unperforming players on our roster.

I think he's also a leader in the locker room. I mean he called out Shawn Springs for not showing up to OTAs (I can't remember if it was last year or this year). I hope they can keep him, if the cap allows it.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Thought this would be perfect article for this thread

Changing a base defense not as easy as 1, 2, 3-4

Here's my bit of devils's advocate on wether or not the Skins have the personell to run the 3-4. Not all 3-4 NT are huge. The article mentions Jay Ratliff and he can't be much bigger then our DTs.

[GTripp0012]

Yeah, it's a total myth that the 3-4 nose has to be some certain size to qualify. I think you just have to be good enough to command a double team. A smaller quicker guy can handle that role just fine as long as he can handle the run as well.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Yeah, it's a total myth that the 3-4 nose has to be some certain size to qualify. I think you just have to be good enough to command a double team. A smaller quicker guy can handle that role just fine as long as he can handle the run as well.

Well judge for yourself, here are the NTs for four 3-4 D teams in the top ten:
Pitt - Casey Hampton - 6'1"/325 lbs.
Bal - Kelly Gregg - 6'0"/315 lbs.
Dal - Jay Ratliff - 6'4"/304 lbs.
NE - Vince Wilfork - 6'2"/325 lbs