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GTripp0012 · 12-06-2010, 02:36 AM

I think the 3-4 is responsible for some of our pass rush woes, because it puts three non-pass rushers on the field in the down linemen sets and since you can't have those players in coverage, you're rushing three non-pass rushers every time they drop back.

The design of the 3-4 is to use those players positively to break down blocking schemes and create runs on the quarterback. We never try to do that. We just send a fourth rusher with those three and never get close to quarterbacks.

On the positive side, this is a much better zone coverage team than it was earlier in the year. But with no significant amount of pressure on quarterbacks via the blitz, its difficult to play pass defense.

12-06-2010, 02:36 AM	#615
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Week 13: Redskins vs. Giants Gameday thread I think the 3-4 is responsible for some of our pass rush woes, because it puts three non-pass rushers on the field in the down linemen sets and since you can't have those players in coverage, you're rushing three non-pass rushers every time they drop back. The design of the 3-4 is to use those players positively to break down blocking schemes and create runs on the quarterback. We never try to do that. We just send a fourth rusher with those three and never get close to quarterbacks. On the positive side, this is a much better zone coverage team than it was earlier in the year. But with no significant amount of pressure on quarterbacks via the blitz, its difficult to play pass defense. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.