I think the Redskins should Go to A 3-4 Defense.

[jamf]

We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by jamf

We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?

Furthermore, you need a big NT in the middle and right now our DTs don't fit the 3-4 type tackle. Despite the conversion to the 3-4, teams like the Giants and Eagles still play the 4-3 D and they have done well with it.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Furthermore, you need a big NT in the middle and right now our DTs don't fit the 3-4 type tackle. Despite the conversion to the 3-4, teams like the Giants and Eagles still play the 4-3 D and they have done well with it.

Montgomery could play NT and so could Griffin(although hope they cut him)

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by jamf

We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?

I agree. A couple of years ago I was praying we'd switch the the 3-4 because it seemed like we had a ton of good LBs, but now I'm not so sure.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by jamf

We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?

bingo, we dont have the defensive linemen for that sort of scheme either. Id be intrigued by the 3-4, but we are not in a position to overhaul our defense right now.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by jamf

We don't have 3 solid linebackers, how are we better suited for a defense that requires 4?

Well we don't have four solid DL either. Taylor can play LB and so can Carter. I think that Taylor would flourishe in that system. Carter played LB in SanFran.

[steveo395]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Well we don't have four solid DL either. Taylor can play LB and so can Carter. I think that Taylor would flourishe in that system. Carter played LB in SanFran.

Carter was a horrible linebacker in San Fran. Thats why they let him go.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by steveo395

Carter was a horrible linebacker in San Fran. Thats why they let him go.

They let him go because we payed him 5 MIL a season.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

They let him go because we payed him 5 MIL a season.

I don't think Carter liked playing LB.

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I don't think Carter liked playing LB.

I don't think Carter liked playing DE last year either.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

No, No and No. It won't happen anyway, as Blache is a 4-3 guy. You don't change your system on O or D based on if a particular team has success (Steelers / Pats). They build their teams and coach their players from a 3-4 mindset. You don't just make that type of switch and expect success the near term. Our D was not bad last year, they couldn't get off the field in critical situations and lacked playmakers (related issue). But to make a wholesale change would be irresponsible and unsuccessful.

Out of the top 10 scoring defenses, 6 run a 4-3, Giants, Eagles, Titans, Redskins, Colts, Bucs. The 11-13 teams are all 4-3 teams (Falcons, Panthers, Vikes). San Diego made the transition from a 3-4 to a 4-3 and played better down the stretch under this scheme.

We don't have the personnel to play the 3-4. You mentioned moving Taylor ($ 8M cap hit, best days are well behind him, 34 yrs. old, had 29 tackles last year @ $ +275K per tackle), Carter ($ 6.5M cap hit, 29 yrs. old and based on cap numbers probably won't be here in 2011, 37 tackles last year at approx $ 150K per tackle), Griff (32 yrs. old,27 tackles last year, will be a cap release this year or definitely next) or Montgomery (back-up) at NT, Daniels (35 & coming off major knee surgery), Evans (back-up), Gholston (back-up) at DEs. We would be in the bottom third of defenses and would get smashed like Mike Nolan's defenses when he was here.

We need to stay with our current scheme. Depending what happens in FA (probably nothing to help, Haynesworth will be too $$$ and could be a bust once he cashes a big check) and early in the draft if by some miracle BJ Raji falls to us that would be some help for the DL. It will really depend IMO if the top level OTs are gone and Raji is gone, we may be able to trade down and pick up a second rounder. In that case a Peria Jerry, Tyson Jackson or O-sack-po (although he would be better at RDE than LDE) could provide DL help and we would still have a 2nd rounder to spend on OL. However an Alex Mack or Max Unger might be a better first rounder and Jackson may still be there in the 2nd.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Well we don't have four solid DL either. Taylor can play LB and so can Carter. I think that Taylor would flourishe in that system. Carter played LB in SanFran.

In the 3-4 you need three solid d-lineman, including a big DT that can draw a double team and can push the offensive line. So if we move Carter and JT to LBs, then who do you have as defensive ends?

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

In the 3-4 you need three solid d-lineman, including a big DT that can draw a double team and can push the offensive line. So if we move Carter and JT to LBs, then who do you have as defensive ends?

Daniels, evans, and Gholston