New Look Defense

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Yes. They run a one-gapping 3-4.

What about him? He is good at the position despite not having the prototypical size?

Let's get him then.

Most of the people who effectively play NT are bigger than the average 3-4 DE, he is not. I think ability trumps dimensions.

The back and forth has been how much of a premium to put on NT in a 3-4. We have been plugging spare parts in and then saying that it doesn't matter because they play that position so few snaps.

Ziggy Hood, a journeyman has been our best NT in the past 3 years and he doesn't have prototypical size either.

I believe if the team is going to stay with a 3-4 and commit to putting a personnel package on the field for 20-25% of the game, then the guy in the middle, anchoring the defense, is worth more investment than the team has so far. That's all.