The switch to a 3-4 defense
So with the recent news that Brandon Staley is the new DC, there is now a very strong probability he is going to switch to a true 3-4 defense. What will the d-line and linebacker front look like? Does the team have enough players to fit that mold already?
I have so many questions.
Can they extend Cam Jordan's career as a 5-tech DE? Who will man the middle? do they need a proper NT? Can Bresee be it, or does he move to DE and Shepherd plays NT? Who will be the primary OLBs in this scheme? Granderson and Foskey? What about the inside Linebackers?
I think Cam & Bresee can fill the 5T role. I think Sheperd & Bink will play inside at DT/NT. But Sheperd seems like he also be a 5T, too. Cam also fits as a rush OLB & could be lined up there, too. Granderson & Foskey would be rush OLBs. But the rest of the DL would have to be restocked bia FA & the draft.
In FA, EDGE OLBs like Azeez Ojulari (if he can stay healthy), Patrick Jones, & Malcolm Koonce could be major gets at a decent price. Then draft someone like Mike Green, or Donovan Ezeiruaku, or one of the many 34 EDGE OLBs available in this class to round out our new look pass rush.
At 5T, someone like Tershawn Wharton or Chauncey Golston would/could be sleeper hits in FA. We could even resign Tanoh or Turner at the position as well. In the draft, Derrick Harmon on Day1, Josh Farmer, Ty Robinson, & Jordan Buch on Day2 would be the perfect fits at 5T. What’s more, Harmon, Farmer, Robinson, & Burch could also play inside as the odd front DT.
I think we’re strong at ILB & prob roll w/DD & Werner. Id resign Willie Gay & maybe make Nick Bolton the target in FA.in the draft Danny Stuntsman & Jeff Bassa could be Day2 slam dunks. Im super hyped on what our D will look like after FA & the draft. This offseason is pretty loaded w/34 D talent.