Shanahan wants a 3-4 Defense

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Yeah, I like your idea of a 5-2, but heres the problem with that/why you havent seen it in the NFL; the NFL is a copy cat league, so therefore the 34 and 43 defense is in. Also, with a 52 your leaving 6 in coverage, some teams play with 3 down lineman and 8 guys in coverage, and still can't get the ball. Also if you play a team like Tennessee or Dallas, the QB can always drop back and roll out of the pocket and run. But other than those reasons, ya I've always wondered why there aren't any 5-2 defenses in college or pro football.

Not necessarily, like I said before you can always drop a defensive lineman into coverage just like with the 34. Also if you get enough pressure it really doesn't matter who is open. As far as scrambling QB's are concerned you can always spy them. I would not run this defense exclusively, but on most 1st and 2nd downs and in obvious running situations.