Briggs brings questions about LBs

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Originally Posted by Hog1

Somebody on the "Bram" show on XXX brought up a interesting point. Maybe the focus on the linebackers (and not lineman) is to pick up Briggs, go to a 3/4 D?

What I thought was interesting was this mention in the Washington Post article today:

"The Redskins are adopting many aspects of the Bears' defense this season, however, according to sources, and on their internal scouting reports they highly value Briggs's ability to thrive in downfield pass-defense coverage."

Adopting many aspects? What does that mean exactly?