I am going to go ahead and apologize.

[davos]

I have to hear about the Texans from one of my friends who's a Houston nut...so from my perspective:

If you just look at the players they signed, I think they fit together quite well as a unit. Demeco, Joseph and Cushing are great defensive players along with the extremely underrated Troy Nolan and Danieal Manning. Watt was a great draft pick also.

3-4 scheme works better than a 4-3 in my opinion against the attacking style offenses (for what it's worth :) ). They've built secondary & line depth while amassing some great LB talent.

We need to draft the BDPA this coming draft and my only personal exception would be if Blackmon falls into our laps

[DaCityKats]

Charles Johnson

Jon Beason

James Anderson

Chris Gamble

Charles Godfrey

We are a couple out pieces away from being a 3-4 defense.commit some draft picks and fa and you are in biz.I would welcome a scheme change.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

If they can make this massive turn around in one season, why can't we?

[KillerKat]

I would love to have a 3-4 defense again, but afraid of how Charles Johnson, Greg Hardy, Jon Beason, and James Anderson will transition.

[davos]

I would love to have a 3-4 defense again, but afraid of how Charles Johnson, Greg Hardy, Jon Beason, and James Anderson will transition.

I think Hardy (In particular), Beason, & Norwood would benefit a lot but am open to hearing why not.

I agree with JA & CJ though

[Kevin Greene]

Texans were much like the 9ers, a lot of veteran talent. Got a break this year with the demise of the Colts. They are taking advantage, but not like they've totally sucked in recent history though. About .500 over the last 4 years.

The Texans, like the Packers are proof however you can switch to a 3-4 defense and enjoy instant success.

[DaCityKats]

And I agree the 3-4 seems to work better.ravens, 49ers, steelers, jets all have tough defenses

[panthers55]

Defense in general is predicated on great linebackers. Most defenses struggle without goods ones. In McDermott's scheme they make or break the defense. If we had Beason and Davis starting we would be much better. As it is, we need to draft one or two great ones next year and honeslty this defense will get better in a hurry with Beason back and a FA beast at Sam while we develop the future.

[davos]

Defense in general is predicated on great linebackers. Most defenses struggle without goods ones. In McDermott's scheme they make or break the defense. If we had Beason and Davis starting we would be much better. As it is, we need to draft one or two great ones next year and honeslty this defense will get better in a hurry with Beason back and a FA beast at Sam while we develop the future.

That's for sure

Bradley and Co. in Philly are a perfect example of a less than stellar LB crew in a McD run defense

[jtnc]

And I agree the 3-4 seems to work better.ravens, 49ers, steelers, jets all have tough defenses

CJ in a 3-4 would be money wasted.

[SCP]

The Texans, like the Packers are proof however you can switch to a 3-4 defense and enjoy instant success.

One caveat: When switching to a 3-4, the Packers and the Texans hired two of the best to ever call a 3-4 in Capers and Wade Phillips. Knowing how to call a 3-4 is very important.

[DaCityKats]

JA can translate to one of ILB spots and CJ could play the OLB like Ware does were he is coming after the qb 90% of the time.than in certain passing situations he can slide to the line and play some from there.

[Kevin Greene]

One caveat: When switching to a 3-4, the Packers and the Texans hired two of the best to ever call a 3-4 in Capers and Wade Phillips. Knowing how to call a 3-4 is very important.

Very true. Should the Panthers ever commit to go 3-4 I hope they would do the same.

[bleys]

Very true. Should the Panthers ever commit to go 3-4 I hope they would do the same.

that guy is our HC.. obviously he would have to take over playcalling though..