Let's talk about possibly evolving to a 3-4 in the future

[pantherclaw]

I don't see the point at all. Why risk production of some very talented players who we know are good in the 4-3.

All this team needs is a good Dt, and some luck with health to become a talented defense again.

don't worry, the 4~3 will still be our base defense. They just want to get to the point they can play and execute both.

A lot of our guys, with the proper coaching, will be able to play both. How well? That is the big unknown.

[ladypanther]

Rivera said the Panthers would continue to "tinker with" the 3-4 defense but plan to keep the 4-3 as their base this season and in future years. "It's a good change-up," Rivera said. "It gives us a good mix-up. It does present some problems for offenses at times."

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/21/2712031/rivera-looks-beyond-a-game-at.html#ixzz1bbl5eCWO

[iamcline]

We have a hard enough time substituting after plays, need to implement that in our defense before we go with a 3-4.

[pantherclaw]

eric norwood is built to play a 3-4 outside lb perfectly, he has the speed, all he needs to do is put on about 10 pounds.

and know how to play OLB in a 3-4.

[Snake]

I dont see why we cant just use both. Allot of Defenses do and we have the personnel to do both.

[mmmbeans]

agreed. surely we can run two schemes just as poorly as one.

[chknwing]

wont do much with 3-4 this week as Frank Kearse is out.