Football Denver switching to a 3-4 defense

FringeNC · 01-17-2009, 04:01 PM

We hear Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels’ announcement that the team would transition to a 3-4 defense was welcome news to Broncos DEs Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder, who were the team’s top two picks in the 2007 draft. Moss and Crowder struggled to get playing time last season, and both looked extremely disappointing in limited duty. Moss is expected to become a “stand-up” defender in the new scheme, where he should be a better fit, and Crowder appears more suited for a role as a 3-4 end.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW...west011709.htm

Fritz88 · 01-17-2009, 04:01 PM

not too shabby.

FringeNC · 01-17-2009, 04:04 PM

I think it's pretty clear the NE guys are strongly attached to the 3-4. I'd be very surprised if we don't hire a 3-4 guy as DC.

58-4ever · 01-17-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

I think it's pretty clear the NE guys are strongly attached to the 3-4. I'd be very surprised if we don't hire a 3-4 guy as DC.

I would not mind it. I think DJ would be better in a 3-4. Add that with the acquisition of Suggs, and you have a foundation for success. I wonder if Tamba could stand up and be successful.

Mecca · 01-17-2009, 04:10 PM

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I would not mind it. I think DJ would be better in a 3-4. Add that with the acquisition of Suggs, and you have a foundation for success. I wonder if Tamba could stand up and be successful.

Tamba Hali should standup and walk out of town.

58-4ever · 01-17-2009, 04:11 PM

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Tamba Hali should standup and walk out of town.

I agree.

**alanm** · 01-17-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Tamba Hali should standup and walk out of town.

Isn't his contract year coming next fall? If he can't get fired up for that and make drastic improvement then there truly is no hope for him.
But then that would tell you what the guy is all about.

EyePod · 01-17-2009, 05:50 PM

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I would not mind it. I think DJ would be better in a 3-4. Add that with the acquisition of Suggs, and you have a foundation for success. I wonder if Tamba could stand up and be successful.

DJ can work in a 4-3, but RARELY gets used during blitzes. When he did, it worked awesomely.

Mr. Laz · 01-17-2009, 06:29 PM

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DJ can work in a 4-3, but RARELY gets used during blitzes. When he did, it worked awesomely.

but it doesn't change the fact that blitzing as a linebacker and blitzing as a Defensive End are very different things.

maybe DJ could ....... but it would be a new skill

if he is an outside LB in a 3-4 he would also have to defend the run as a DE which is another "new skill" he would have to show.

just sayin'

Mecca · 01-17-2009, 04:09 PM

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I think it's pretty clear the NE guys are strongly attached to the 3-4. I'd be very surprised if we don't hire a 3-4 guy as DC.

Well Mike Nolan is heavily attached to it aswell and he's not from NE.

FringeNC · 01-17-2009, 04:10 PM

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Well Mike Nolan is heavily attached to it aswell and he's not from NE.

Point being McDaniels wanted to get a guy as DC who knew the 3-4.

eazyb81 · 01-17-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

I think it's pretty clear the NE guys are strongly attached to the 3-4. I'd be very surprised if we don't hire a 3-4 guy as DC.

Agree.

Mecca · 01-17-2009, 04:07 PM

I figured that was a given once Mike Nolan was hired there.

RustShack · 01-17-2009, 04:08 PM

Now the Raiders will be the only team in the West that doesn't run the 3-4.

ChiefsCountry · 01-17-2009, 04:45 PM

I doubt we will switch to the 3-4. Pioli is too smart to realize that Dorsey is the key to our defense and he isnt a 3-4 player.

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