Why the 3-4 over the 4-3?

[CrazyHorse]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

For what it's worth, Herm was shifting to a 3-4 as well this year if he had stayed and Dorsey was going to play nose.

The fact that fans on a message board don't see how our talent fits doesn't mean that true NFL coaches don't.

Remember, it also isn't just about this year, it is about building a long term successful team. And, as nearly every GM will tell you, finding good linebackers is easier than finding good defensive lineman.

Add in the change ups in the rush schemes, and coverages, and the 3-4 has a great deal to offer.

I didn't know Edwards was switching to a 3-4.

As for finding LBs being easier. Many here say that your OLBs have to be DEs.

With may teams making te switch to the 3-4 nowadays, it seems that 4-3 DEs may become easier to find. Just a thought.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

I didn't know Edwards was switching to a 3-4.

As for finding LBs being easier. Many here say that your OLBs have to be DEs.

With may teams making te switch to the 3-4 nowadays, it seems that 4-3 DEs may become easier to find. Just a thought.

I didn't know Edwards was switching to a 3-4 until yesteday. Soren Petro had a guest on that was talking about how Edwards was going to switch to the 3-4 too and Dorsey would be playing nose.

I think that talent to play any scheme is a challenge to find. The key is Pioli and Haley finding the guys to play whatever they need to.

I think the 3-4 actually fits the players the Chiefs have a little better than most think. I was glad that Herm agreed. I was glad that Herm left, but I still had respect for him and knew that he knows a lot more than I do.

And, when I look at the talent on the Chiefs team, especially the way Dorsey held up last year playing on the nose of the center so many times.... I just thought that the 3-4 made too much sense.