Build the Saints' 3-4 Defense (19 Viewers)

[OzzieSaint]

Ridgeway is built to be a 34 NT imo

He played his part every time he was in the game since we traded for him. Few tackles, 1PD, 1 Kick blocked.
He's only 25.

 

[Big_L]

Eff it, 4-6!

 

[Bayou_City]

Can you explain why Bresee playing 3tech in a 3-4 between a 5tech and a 1tech is harder than him playing 3 tech in a 4-3 between a 5tech and a 1tech?

He makes tackles on run plays on avg 3-4 deep up field.

He will get demolished in a 3-4 system. I'm talking abused.

His strengths are 4-3 in the NFL and then it's a toss up.

1st round draft pick can't even start smh

 

[Bayou_City]

I agree that a 4-3 3-tech is his natural spot. As far as success in a new scheme, it depends on what he is asked to do (one-gap versus two-gap) and on his alignment (how often will he get double teams). He could end up doing mostly the same things in a 3-4 one gap scheme that he has been doing in his time with the Saints.

And that would make him a bust. Idk bout y'all but I'd rather have a run stopping DT than a pass rushing DT that can't play 4 downs.

When a team can establish the run, they can run the clock up and pass at will .just stopping the pass and not the run is not a winning recipe for the defense. Esp now our DBS are getting banged up and can be contested.

Bresee has to show the world he can stay in the league and can be a starter in year 3.

I would seriously prefer him to drop 20 lbs and become a DE. He will kill.

 

[TruSaint]

He makes tackles on run plays on avg 3-4 deep up field.

He will get demolished in a 3-4 system. I'm talking abused.

His strengths are 4-3 in the NFL and then it's a toss up.

1st round draft pick can't even start smh

Still didn’t answer my question. How would his responsibilities as a 3tech in a 3-4 under 1 gap system differ than in a 4-3 3 tech? I’d argue a 3-4 defensive end 3 tech has less run responsibilities than in a 3-4 with there being more defenders at the line. It’s the entire reason most DT/DE tweeters are used in the 3-4 DE position.

Also most of his run defense woes were due to him being forced to play nose tackle in the nickel so cam Jordan could move inside to 3 tech. Make Bresee a permanent 3 tech and he will be fine.