Panthers moving to a 3-4??? Says McDerm

[carpanfan96]

Didn't realize some 3-4 teams were interested in McClain as a DE?

If he projected well as a 3-4 DE then it surprises me that he also projected well as a 3-tech in a 4-3 scheme since they require very different skill sets.

If I remember correctly some sites had him ranked higher as a 3-4 end. It why I was excited about the pick as he could play he 3-4 end and the 3 technique. It gives the defense a lot of flexibility when a guy can do both.

[rayzor]

I guess the reasoning that we didn't have the personnel for the 3-4 went out the window when we realized we didn't have the personnel for the 4-3 either.

pretty much.

[Peppers90 NC]

I mean, who the hell changes defensive schemes in the middle of the season?

im pretty sure they said in the future, not sure if that means this season or not. they could install some components each week

[rayzor]

I just don't know how you are going to install a whole 34 defensive playbook mid-season, especially with a group of players who have for the most part never played in a 34 defense.

I could see running many more 34 plays, but changing the whole scheme right now would be a train wreck.

I am glad to see that we have a coaching staff who is not afraid to shake things up when it's not working.

looks like we have a train wreck going on right now anyway.

i agree that it's good to have a coaching staff willing to switch things up midstream when it';s not working. pretty refreshing to have a coaching staff that will admit that things aren't working.

[chknwing]

we no longer have the LB's for a 3-4, we would have an even worse defense than we have now. If we still had TD and Beason, we could own with a 3-4

[CatMan72]

With the increased emphasis on passing, I think the move to a 3-4 defense is inevitable, it's only a question of when teams decide to bite the bullet and make the move. With all the rules favoring the offense and esp the passing game, the only effective way to play defense these days is to get pressure on the passer and the 3-4 defense is the best way to do that.

[rayzor]

I mean, who the hell changes defensive schemes in the middle of the season?

teams/coaching staffs that realize what you've got ain't working and want to improve, maybe?

[Sloth]

Pretty sure our coaching staff is on mescaline at this point.

[monstercat]

It can't get any worse than yesterday, so I'm up for whatever changes they want to make. It's good to have a HC who has proven himself in both schemes.

[SOJA]

you guys think our defense is bad now? Switching mid season to a completely new scheme is a recipe for disaster......I suspect this means on 3rd down we will see more 3-4 looks to disguise blitzes and generate more pressure

[teeray]

I don't give a fug if we run a 3-3-5 or 4-2-5 as long as it gets our defense off the field.

[Mvp2014]

That's funny...

[CatMan72]

LOL, like somebody had mentioned - do we bring Everette Brown back now?

[UNCrules2187]

LOL, like somebody had mentioned - do we bring Everette Brown back now?

Maybe his spin moves are more effective when rushing standing up?