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Originally Posted by jspchief
I'll take a stab at this, but someone smart may correct me. Traditionally the SSLB would line up on the TE side of the ball, with the thinking that the TE will be run-blocking. Offenses these days use so many different formations, that it's hard to determine anything solely from the way the offense lines up. With pass catching TEs, motion, and other factors, it's just not as easy to get your SLB in the right place. Instead of trying to guess, and having your LBs switching around following the motion, KC has decided that leaving the LBs where they are will lead to them getting the favorable matchup 50% of the time anyway.
As far as the 46, a lot of pressure will be put on the CBs, and while BAL has good corners, I don't expect the 46 to work like it did in the past. The passing game is too prolific, and will expose the weaknesses of the 46. IMO.
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I think even in Marty's days we didn't play SLB/WLB, but have always played the LB on a side of the field regardless of formation or motions. How often was DT on the left? Only a very rare stunting blitz play would DT be rushing around Neil Smith.