Vermeil's philosophy

[Oz_Chief]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

LT, QB, and RB on offense.

NT, OLB, and playmaking Safety on a 3-4 defense.

Yes, that is the formula. You can be average at other positions, but if you're outstanding on all those positions, I think you can find a way to make it work. I would even argue that if you have a good enough QB, LT and RB don't become nearly as high of a priority (see Drew Brees).

I agree. I also agree with the idea stated earlier about finding balance, which is probably the most difficult part of building a team. Personally, I like the idea of building from the lines first. However, I accept that the offensive and defensive lines do not exist in a vacuum. A good set of defensive backs can give a defensive line a few more seconds.

Dale Carter did a great interview on 810 a few months back. He said that DT would come up to him before the snap and say "Get me 3 seconds." I think that is a good example of how a defense can work together.