Rebuilding the D

[Tarheels23]

This thread wouldn't have even been made, if you heard Rivera say we're not switching to a 3-4, like I did.

[Urrymonster]

Our big contracts on the defence do not lend themselves well to the 3-4. CJ, Beason and Anderson are all tailor made for the 4-3

[Oldschool Leroy]

Giving big contracts last year indicated to me we are staying in a 4-3.The bigger question is how are we going to put more pressure on the qb with what we have and what we can draft ?I know we had injuries at DT and lb but the blitzs we brought were in my opinion ineffective. I dont think our problems will be fixed with a rookie cb.Thoughts?

I agree. I would not mind FA and/or draft picks used on the D. line. Our Front has to get more pressure.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

I think with our personnel we are better fit for the 3-4. By far. But most of the guys we had to suffer through watching this year on defense won't be there next year.

[Lout]

Our two best defensive players don't fit the 3-4.. Beason and CJ. I just don't see CJ playing coverage the amount that would be required of him playing OLB in a 3-4. I know I saw him in some shallow zones this year, but nothing compared to what he would have to do as a full time OLB in a 3-4.

[chknwing]

its like Dejavu. I could of sworn I just read this thread in another thread.

[carpanfan96]

I'm not saying they will switch, but Chicago's scheme is basically a 3-4 defense with how they run a 4-3 under a lot. (5 guys on the line, with the Sam lining up in the 9 with the Strong side DE playing a 5 tech) Then he ran a 3-4 in SD. "Not my words, those are Jon Beason's words"

[Dro]

Serious question guys.. Dan Connor is he in your plans for the near future because he is a FA this year.

[The Huddler]

Serious question guys.. Dan Connor is he in your plans for the near future because he is a FA this year.

I think we already have a good 3-4 personal as is. We have an off season to fill in where needed . Connor could be one of our 2 middle line backers...

Also, you look at the teams who are known for defense... Texans, Steelers, Ravens, Chargers (under Rivera)... they all are 3-4 teams. I think we should definatly go in that direction. If we do it HAS to be this offseason. We would be the only 3-4 team in our division, which could give us the edge IMO. But whatever.. just my two cents.

[Dro]

I think we already have a good 3-4 personal as is. We have an off season to fill in where needed . Connor could be one of our 2 middle line backers...

Also, you look at the teams who are known for defense... Texans, Steelers, Ravens, Chargers (under Rivera)... they all are 3-4 teams. I think we should definatly go in that direction. If we do it it HAS to be this offseason. We would be the only 3-4 team in our division, which could give us the edge IMO. But whatever.. just my two cents.

Is your move to 3-4 a definite? Did your last draft indicate it? Or is it something that you guys are moving towards?

[SgtJoo]

Is your move to 3-4 a definite? Did your last draft indicate it? Or is it something that you guys are moving towards?

I believe the actual, pertinent quote was something along the lines of "We'll stay 4-3 and mix in 3-4 looks in to confuse opposing offenses."

[The Huddler]

Is your move to 3-4 a definite? Did your last draft indicate it? Or is it something that you guys are moving towards?

um.. what? Lol

[panthers55]

Running a 3-4 versus a 4-3 isn't the issue. You can be effective in both. It is running an aggressive scheme with lots of blitzing which can be done with either.

But we need a strong back seven to do so which begins with great linebackers and 2 great corners. What we ran this year was not the defense you will see next year. When things get cranking you will be happy with whatever we call it.

[raleigh-panther]

I don't care what defense we play, as long as it looks like a pro defense

and can, you know, actually tackle and stop someone on 3rd down

...turnovers would be nice too but that is probably asking for too much.