Report: Panthers Considering switch to 3-4

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, AU-panther said:

I'm sure Luke can play well in either system.  I'm just not sure how logical it is to have that much of your cap tied up in your two Inside Linebackers in a 3-4.

Its not just that we play a 4-3, but the fact we play a lot of Tampa 2 coverage, that places a lot of value on Luke.

That's a point where I'd question whether you were making the best use of your resources.

During his rookie season, Luke got stuck at OLB for a while. It wasn't that great.

[Sub Zero]

4 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

If I'm being honest, I think we're kind of grasping at straws here.

I've seen plenty of people in the past talk about switching to 3-4 as if it was the cure for everything that ails us.

Could it work? Sure, but it's no magic bullet.

I think we could just as easily stick with the 4-3 we just got younger, especially up front.

Wow I actually agree with Scot

[Sub Zero]

4 hours ago, Cpt slay a ho said:

Would help the pass rush situation but run defense may suffer badly, definitely would help Shaq out since I think he excels in pass rushing situations, would be excited but wouldn’t be thrilled when teams cram it down our throat 

Shaq would be crushed.. He already doesn't like facing OG in the 43 .. He would have to face them more often in a 34.. Shaq isn't big enough nor is he physically enough to play a 34..

[LinvilleGorge]

3 hours ago, KillerKat said:

Now, a hybrid? fug yeah. Hybrid would definitely be the way to go to confuse offenses. But I don't want it as a base atm.

This is what I've been waiting for since Ron was hired. He promised us a hybrid defense. I'm still waiting.

[Sub Zero]

I just don't see this as a smart move for a coaching staff and FO looking to hold on to their jobs..

We don't have any 3/4 OLB on the roster..

We would still need to add some DE's as well..

If this doesn't work Tepper must already have a 3/4 coach in mind to finish the scheme change.. Because this will take a few years to actually work. 

[PantherNation123]

If we switch to a 3-4 next year, we will undoubtedly suck more on D for at least 2 more years.  It's gonna be a no for me dawg

[Sub Zero]

All we need to do is get Younger at DE.. Why are they making this so hard..

[PantherNation123]

3 minutes ago, Sub Zero said:

All we need to do is get Younger at DE.. Why are they making this so hard..

And a safety that isn't 50 years old.   Have to stop with the Mike Adams, Roman Harper signings.

[MHS831]

5 hours ago, usmcpanthers said:

That kind of change doesn't happen overnight, it takes a couple of seasons. But our D couldn't be much worse than it was last year.

Nice point---did we already start it last year?  (Haynes, for example).

I would argue that it is easier to find pass rushers in the 34.  I am not much of an expert though, and will look into it--love to see how many players would make the transition.

[CarolinaNCSU]

All about mixing up looks and being a hybrid...but Rivera, job on the line, is going to massively overhaul the defense in a hot seat year?  Not seeing it. 

 

[MHS831]

9 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

This is what I've been waiting for since Ron was hired. He promised us a hybrid defense. I'm still waiting.

So many changes---desperation?  Excuses?  If your job was on the line, would you switch D now?

[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, PantherNation123 said:

And a safety that isn't 50 years old.   Have to stop with the Mike Adams, Roman Harper signings.

I'm not convinced it'll happen. I just don't think Ron values the safety positions.

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, MHS831 said:

So many changes---desperation?  Excuses?  If your job was on the line, would you switch D now?

I would do whatever I thought would turn this thing around. Our DL is ancient by NFL standards and we're virtually devoid of pass rushers. I'd be looking at this pending FA class and draft class and trying to figure out how I could fix this D the quickest. If that means 3-4 then that's what I'd do. 

[PantherNation123]

3 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I'm not convinced it'll happen. I just don't think Ron values the safety positions.

Yep, well have to hope Gaulden takes a big step next year and we find a way to keep Reid