I want Wanny fired. Let's start there.
But, I think our defensive issues are partly scheme and partly talent at a few positions such as ILB and OLB.
Who in the NFL has a solid model for a good 4-3 defense?
The Denver Broncos? They currently are the 4th ranked defense. Jack Del Rio is the DC. Here's their depth chart from there homepage:
I haven't watched them enough to know how they scheme. Can anyone elaborate on why they are successful? How do they cover the flat and seems?
The Chicago Bears are ranked 3rd currently. Rod Marinelli is the DC. Here's their 4-3 depth chart:
Can you think of other successful 4-3 defenses? What would it take for us to build a defense to have similar success?
This article breaks down the defenses for all 32 teams:
But, I think our defensive issues are partly scheme and partly talent at a few positions such as ILB and OLB.
Who in the NFL has a solid model for a good 4-3 defense?
The Denver Broncos? They currently are the 4th ranked defense. Jack Del Rio is the DC. Here's their depth chart from there homepage:
Personally I think our DL has better talent. But, I think Von Miller is light years better than any OLB we have and Brooking is more solid than any ILB we have as well.
I haven't watched them enough to know how they scheme. Can anyone elaborate on why they are successful? How do they cover the flat and seems?
The Chicago Bears are ranked 3rd currently. Rod Marinelli is the DC. Here's their 4-3 depth chart:
Again, Briggs and Urlacher stand out to me as being significantly better than our starters. Why are they having success and we aren't?
Can you think of other successful 4-3 defenses? What would it take for us to build a defense to have similar success?
This article breaks down the defenses for all 32 teams:
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