Lion: running the 3-3-5

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Haven't you guys heard, Lions will definitely make the playoffs next season.

[scpanther22]

South Carolina ran the 3-3-5 a lot this year.

all they need now is a QB and a run game..and a..well entire Offense..lol

[Fireball77]

Pats and Chargers use it every once in a while, IIRC, but not as a base.

Yep, Pats ran a "big nickel" with Rodney Harrison as a "LB/safety". Worked pretty well when covering TEs (vs Dallas in 2007 for example). I think they took out Bruschi then (he's been a 2 down player for years really). They brought in Tank Williams before 2008, and I believe he was going to fill that type of role as well. With the passing games the way they are now, I am sure they will continue to use it. Chung is a young Harrison from what it sounds like.

[Snake]

holy crap this formation is so good it only needs 10 players.

atleast one guy gets some rest on the side line Gotta think Pro active!!!!!

[CharlotteBeer.com]

holy crap this formation is so good it only needs 10 players.

:rofl:

[nagai]

if they try to run it as a base they'll probably use 2 box safeties. This is being generous of course.

[TerriblePizza]

all they need now is a QB and a run game..and a..well entire Offense..lol

If Garcia stays out of trouble, we have our QB. We'll definitely need to recruit one this year. We don't need 5 more DBs, which seems like all we recruit every year.

Its so weird that DEFENSE is the strong point of a Spurrier team.

[Udogg]

If Garcia stays out of trouble, we have our QB. We'll definitely need to recruit one this year. We don't need 5 more DBs, which seems like all we recruit every year.

Its so weird that DEFENSE is the strong point of a Spurrier team.

QFT. I keep waiting for the offense to click.

[thefuzz]

Yep, Pats ran a "big nickel" with Rodney Harrison as a "LB/safety". Worked pretty well when covering TEs (vs Dallas in 2007 for example). I think they took out Bruschi then (he's been a 2 down player for years really). They brought in Tank Williams before 2008, and I believe he was going to fill that type of role as well. With the passing games the way they are now, I am sure they will continue to use it. Chung is a young Harrison from what it sounds like.

I have heard some pretty nasty stuff coming out of SD this year modifying the 3-3-5.

IIRC it will be.

Shaun Phillips Luis Castillo Shaun Merriman

Larry English Stephen Cooper Jyles Tucker

Cromartie Cason Weddle Hart Jammer

There are a few different lineups depending on yards to go...but I think this is one that will be showcased on 3rd and long.

Could be pretty scary for a QB to be honest.

[Snake]

if they try to run it as a base they'll probably use 2 box safeties. This is being generous of course.

My guess would be they would use a LB as a rusher on some downs. Or the SS in the box.