Hamas, I'm not suggesting that 3-4 is the answer, but I don't know why you're so convinced that it won't work or that we won't get our money's worth with Dorsey. Dorsey may not make as many tackles or sacks in a 3-4, but arguably, he'd a far more valuable piece to the defense in a 3-4 than in a 4-3. He'd be one of many in a long line of impact DEs in a 3-4, from Richard Seymour to Luis Castillo to Igor Olshansky to Haloti Ngata to Aaron Smith that converted from the DT position. I would argue that Seymour, Ngata, and Smith are difference makers for their respective defenses. In that role, like his role in the 4-3 Cover 1 that you're suggesting, he would also be an assist guy--a guy responsible for multiple gaps that would free up opportunities for LBs to shoot through gaps. The only argument I could see against Dorsey playing DE in a 3-4 is that he may be a little short, but I don't think that's a particularly big obstacle.
And DJ would actually be a pretty ideal fit for an ILB, as he has the capability to both rush the passer and drop into coverage--something that you need to do both of well in a 3-4.
I don't know if it's the best option, but it's an option and it's not a ridiculous one. Especially if the Chiefs think Dorsey could be a solid 3-4 DE which I think is a definite possibility. Especially if you can lure a guy like Wade Phillips into the coordinator position.
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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins
First of all, we already aren't in the right scheme.
I think we should play a standard 4-3 with more of a Cover 1 look that brings pressure from the backers rather than the front 4.
I think that Hali and McBride are servicable pieces on the left side in such a defense.
I think Dorsey can be an assist man for play makers. I think that Tyler should spell Dorsey and not start alongside him.
Mecca's opinion that we need a larger DT alongside Dorsey has merit, especially on the first two downs.
DJ is a downhill linebacker with speed. I don't like him as a coverage backer, and I hate him as a mike. He should be used the way he was used as a rookie. They should blitz him all over the place.
Williams is a good LB for a strong nickel, IMO.
We have pieces, we just need a playmaker at RDE. I don't want Peppers, but I'd be ok with us going after Suggs (but that probably won't happen).
I think the main problem is that the fans just aren't patient with the players. You can be impatient with the coaches and management, but these players need time, especially when the LB and DL coaches are horrendous.
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