Nix finding a coach that will run a 3-4 Defense?

[jpdex12]

From his history and his comments I'd guess we are going to be looking at a new style defense next season.

Correct me if I'm wrong but when he was with us in 1993 we ran a 3-4.

San Diego ran a 3-4 when he was with them last.

I heard we should expect a lot of new faces next year.

Look at any 3-4 defense and the NT and DE's are 6'2"+ and 300lbs+
the OLB's are 260lbs and the ILB's are 240lbs. CB's pusching 200lbs and 6' range.

Should be interesting. This whole teams needs over hauling.

[billsfootball8183]

Re: Nix finding a coach that will run a 3-4 Defense?

I hope so, the Tampa 2 BS needs to go !

[Wolffman]

Re: Nix finding a coach that will run a 3-4 Defense?

Look at who has won Superbowls the past 10 years. That should tell you which defense we should run. The 4-3 doesn't work unless you have great pass rushing lineman. Clearly we don't have that, with the exception of Schobel.

[BillsWin]

Re: Nix finding a coach that will run a 3-4 Defense?

It depends on the head coach. Not Nix. But most likely we will be switching because almost all of the coaches we are reportedly interested in have experience with the 3-4.

Its going to take a huge overhaul of players to transition. We have the defensive backfield but no NT and a lack of linebackers/ rush ends.

Next season will be a scratch.

[TrEd FTW]

Re: Nix finding a coach that will run a 3-4 Defense?

It depends on the head coach. Not Nix.

Nix's philosophy will match the coach's philosophy, though, as Nix is the one choosing the coach (unless he is Wilson's puppet).

[methos4ever]

Re: Nix finding a coach that will run a 3-4 Defense?

Here's an article from the NYT this morning about Merriman embracing the changes that Rivera made to their defense, turning it into a hybrid, with Merriman as an end more and blitzing lots more people. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...09.html?sub=AR