Weis agrees to become OC for KC

[luv]

Originally Posted by luv

Okay, back to football basics for a moment. Explain to me the nose tackle position in the 3-4. Might help me understand what type of player best suits this role. Feel free to site examples.

TIA

Alrighty, we'll see if I can answer my own question before you guys send me to wikipedia....

I went myself.

I focused on the 3-4, since that's what we're running. BTW, they listed a 5-2 defense as well, but I"ll not even ask about that right now.

3-4

In a 3-4 defensive scheme, the nose tackle is the sole defensive tackle, lining up directly opposite the center in the "0-technique" position. Like the traditional 4-3, the nose tackle must occupy the center and one guard, typically the weak-side or pulling guard. One defensive end then matches up with both the strongside tackle and/or strongside guard, while the other has a 1-on-1 matchup with weakside tackle. This leaves the outside linebackers free to pass-rush, creating the 3-4 scheme's distinctive pressure on the passing game.

In order for a 3-4 to be effective, it needs a force of nature at nose tackle, which is very hard to find. Ted Washington, who in his prime weighted as much as 375 pounds, is considered the prototypical 3-4 nose tackle of this era.[1] Jerry Ball was also a highly successful nose tackle, making multiple pro bowl appearances and even registering 32 career sacks.

Refresh my memory. Who do we have at NT that fits this description?