Build the Saints' 3-4 Defense

Rouxble said

I think you still need prototypical two-gap players to play that gap and a half scheme, particularly tall defensive ends with long arms. The gap and a half structure just allows you to play with a lighter box because the DL will clog the middle and buy time for the second and third level defenders to tackle the runner when they are forced outside. Staley picked up the system from working with Fangio in Chicago and Denver.

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Another thing I found out while researching is that the Eagles head coach was notorious for running a light TC/Practices. Fangio came aboard and and suggested that they make practice longer and add more practices. Sirianni obliged, and the now the Eagles are headed to the SB.

To implement both schemes properly, I hope Kellen Moore runs a lengthy and tough TC. Forget trying to save bodies etc. If there are injuries coach the next guys up, they'll be that much more prepared when the starters come back, but conserving veteran players for the sake of we need to keep these guys healthy just isn't going to cut it.