Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

[sauce]

Wow...This would be amazing a proven HC and the 3-4 defense....


http://www.denverpost.com/mobilesports/ci_13384748

Hey, Mike. Some of us have been screaming for the 3-4 defense in Denver for years. Mike Shanahan wouldn't listen. Were we right after all?
-- Jim M., Denver

Shanahan listened. He went with the 3-4 last year. The problem was he didn't make the change until the days prior to the New Orleans game in week 3. Not during the minicamps in the offseason. Not during training camp or the preseason. Week 3 of the regular season.

The decision to go with the 3-4 in Week 3 probably cost the Broncos the Chiefs' game in Week 4. The Broncos wound up dumping the 3-4 experiment after the Monday Night Nightmare in New England.

But at least Shanahan saw the value in the 3-4. He well understands that the beauty of the 3-4 is not knowing where the fourth pass rusher will come from. As it stands now, Shanahan is seriously considering going to a 3-4 defense when he gets his next head coaching job.

[realdealryan]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

Unless Stroud or Williams can add 30-40 lbs we'll be looking for a DT.

[OpIv37]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

for the record, we are 3 years away personnel-wise from being able to run a 3-4.

[OpIv37]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

Unless Stroud or Williams can add 30-40 lbs we'll be looking for a DT.

and two DE's and 2 LB's

[PECKERWOOD]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

for the record, we are 3 years away personnel-wise from being able to run a 3-4.

Not at all, it would just make Terrence Cody a priority with our 1st pick.

Draft: Cody
Sign: Marcus Spears

Spears/Cody/Stroud
Maybin/Mitchell/Poz/Schobel

Secondary obviously stays the same.

[sauce]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

for the record, we are 3 years away personnel-wise from being able to run a 3-4.

WRONG...How so?

Stroud can play 3-4 DE

[realdealryan]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

and two DE's and 2 LB's

I disagree. I can our smaller DTs sliding outside with their 'high motors'. Poz stays in the middle, Maybin stands up at OLB with Schobel. Slide Kawika inside.

Optimal? No. Workable? Sure. How many times has Schobel covered a receiver out of the backfield? Too many times for comfort. Kawika slid inside this season and Maybin, no matter how many times Jauron said 'NO WAY' at OLB, will go there now that Dick's gone.

[PECKERWOOD]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

Actually, I like our personnel better for the 34 over 43 when you get down to it.. Only huge need would be a big NT in the middle. You can't tell me Schobel can't make the switch to OLB like Kampman and Burgess did.. Plus, Maybin is a wayyy better prospect as a rush LBer in the 34 over a DE in the 43. Also, Kelsay would be nice depth at LB in the 34, he was projected as such coming out of college.

[BuffaloBlitz83]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

Doesn't Arizona run an undersized 3-4? They have a pretty good defense.

[madness]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

for the record, we are 3 years away personnel-wise from being able to run a 3-4.

49ers, Saints, Broncos Jets all switched from a 4-3 last year.

[Mr. Pink]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

for the record, we are 3 years away personnel-wise from being able to run a 3-4.

Or more.

Now, does whoever we bring in that wants to switch scheme get to develop it before people are calling for their head?

If we switch schemes we're going to be scary bad next year while trying to put the pieces together.

[realdealryan]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

Or more.

Now, does whoever we bring in that wants to switch scheme get to develop it before people are calling for their head?

If we switch schemes we're going to be scary bad next year while trying to put the pieces together.

The Packers are 5-4 in year 1 of the 3-4. Just saying. I see both sides.

[BuffaloBlitz83]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

The Packers are 5-4 in year 1 of the 3-4. Just saying. I see both sides.

That is due to OL and offense. Did you see the Packer 3-4 destroy Dallas?

[OpIv37]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

Not at all, it would just make Terrence Cody a priority with our 1st pick.

Draft: Cody
Sign: Marcus Spears

Spears/Cody/Stroud
Maybin/Mitchell/Poz/Schobel

Secondary obviously stays the same.

We would need a real NT, a backup NT, two DE's and at least two LB's to run the 3-4 effectively.

[trapezeus]

Re: Interesting point on Shanahan...He most likely will run the 3-4...

Actually, I like our personnel better for the 34 over 43 when you get down to it.. Only huge need would be a big NT in the middle. You can't tell me Schobel can't make the switch to OLB like Kampman and Burgess did.. Plus, Maybin is a wayyy better prospect as a rush LBer in the 34 over a DE in the 43. Also, Kelsay would be nice depth at LB in the 34, he was projected as such coming out of college.

100% agree with this.

I think if the bills are looking to keep a 4-3, they still need 2 more real linebackers and top flight linebackers. And you still need to address that we don't have an all purpose DE. We just have pass specialists who aren't all that special.

The secondary is fine for either 3-4 or 4-3.

So instead of finding at least one stud LB to compliment POZ, a revamping o f DL players to stop the run, you just need One LB to just fill out the set. you just need a guy who is on Poz's level or better who can cover on the outside. And then you need one legitimate NT where Stroud can rotate for. That probably adds a few more servicable years to stroud too.