3-4 question here...
I know that making the switch from DE in a 4-3 to OLB in a 3-4 is a difficult one, and that guys like Denney and Kelsay would have a hard time with the it, but I'm really trying to figure out what the main differences are between a 4-3 (C2 at that) DT and a 3-4 DE are. I know that DEs in a 3-4 need to be solid run stoppers as well as occasional pass rushers, so there is the need for more size, but it seems that the majority of our DTs fit the bill. They may not be anywhere dominant at it, but sufficient, which is what we'll need to smoothly transition to a 3-4. And considering the C2 (T2... whatever) DT position requires both pass rush and run stop ability, it seems they may be a fit there short-term (or long-term possibly). So who of the following can/can't play DE in a 3-4, and most importantly, why? I list them with their weight, since from what I've read you need to be in the 285-290 range at a minimum to play DE in a 3-4, as well as with my thoughts.
Kyle Williams, 306. Good penetration as a pass rusher and definitely big enough to play the position. May have trouble when taking on two linemen though.
John McCargo, 307. I know... failure of epic proportions. But if Nix and Gailey see something in him worth taking another chance on, he may be one to benefit the greatest from the change in leadership. Definitely has the size to play the position.
Spencer Johnson, 286. Seems to be right in the mold of a 3-4 DE.
I think Stroud would be best suited to continue in a 4-3. Maybe we could get a 4th for him, if the change in scheme does in fact take place. Am I off on this? What am I missing about the difference between these two position types?
I know that making the switch from DE in a 4-3 to OLB in a 3-4 is a difficult one, and that guys like Denney and Kelsay would have a hard time with the it, but I'm really trying to figure out what the main differences are between a 4-3 (C2 at that) DT and a 3-4 DE are. I know that DEs in a 3-4 need to be solid run stoppers as well as occasional pass rushers, so there is the need for more size, but it seems that the majority of our DTs fit the bill. They may not be anywhere dominant at it, but sufficient, which is what we'll need to smoothly transition to a 3-4. And considering the C2 (T2... whatever) DT position requires both pass rush and run stop ability, it seems they may be a fit there short-term (or long-term possibly). So who of the following can/can't play DE in a 3-4, and most importantly, why? I list them with their weight, since from what I've read you need to be in the 285-290 range at a minimum to play DE in a 3-4, as well as with my thoughts.
Kyle Williams, 306. Good penetration as a pass rusher and definitely big enough to play the position. May have trouble when taking on two linemen though.
John McCargo, 307. I know... failure of epic proportions. But if Nix and Gailey see something in him worth taking another chance on, he may be one to benefit the greatest from the change in leadership. Definitely has the size to play the position.
Spencer Johnson, 286. Seems to be right in the mold of a 3-4 DE.
I think Stroud would be best suited to continue in a 4-3. Maybe we could get a 4th for him, if the change in scheme does in fact take place. Am I off on this? What am I missing about the difference between these two position types?
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