Build the Saints' 3-4 Defense (20 Viewers)

[ELLIASJWILLIAMS]

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.

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.

 

[Snakehead]

If we go to a 3-4 Bresee drops the weight and plays DE...
He would have to put on 30 lbs to play NT... I don't think he would be the same player with the extra weight.

That would take away Bresee's greatest strength right now.


I'd rather Ridgeway put on the weight and get his lower body stronger to play NT.

 

[Mr. Coach Klein]

I just hope he proves me wrong in year 3 cause as of today 02/01/2025, it ain't looking good for ol boy.

Only Seiler and Heyward had more sacks as a DT than him last year. He had 7.5 in year 2 as a DT! He's one of our best young players.

 

[SirLoinSaint64]

The 3-4 allows a lot of flexibility and creativity in regard to blitzing. But you have to have a legit NT and basically 2 freakish DT's to play the DE spots. I think Bresee and Werner would thrive. Granderson in no way shape or form fits the system. Foskey should just be cut period.

 

[tjharris]

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.

I don't think he would even have to drop weight to be a 3 - 4, 5 tech. Most of those guys are pushing 300lbs

If he can read and react like a DE
I think 5 tech is a better fit for Bresee, physically.

 

[Mr. Coach Klein]

The 3-4 allows a lot of flexibility and creativity in regard to blitzing. But you have to have a legit NT and basically 2 freakish DT's to play the DE spots. I think Bresee and Werner would thrive. Granderson in no way shape or form fits the system. Foskey should just be cut period.

Granderson could play the Josh Sweat role. They're both the same size. Sweat is more athletic though. Both were only targeted in coverage 2 times last year. He's basically just a wide 9 edge rusher.

The only thing that changes (switching to a 3-4 under) are needing a hybrid OLB (to play the Nakobi Dean role) instead of a 4-3 end.

In either scheme we need to upgrade our 1 tech and 5 tech (our current bigger strong side DE: Cam/Tanoh/Turner)

 

[Bayou_City]

Only Seiler and Heyward had more sacks as a DT than him last year. He had 7.5 in year 2 as a DT! He's one of our best young players.

So he is a Defensive end is what you are saying? Cause he can't play the run or start.....