(04-05-2020, 12:03 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Give a base 3-4.  And also the 5 DB scheme we will probably use a majority of the snaps.  I think our MLBs have been playing less than 40% of the snaps in recent years.

NT....Reader
DE....Dunlap, Atkins
OLB..Lawson, Hubbard
ILB...Pratt, Bynes
Saf...Bell, Bates
CB....Jackson, Waynes

Fifth DB (Phillips or Alexander) in for Hubbard with Pratt move to outside.


The big hole I see is OLB.  Hubbard and Lawson are both really good pass rushers, but at least one of the two edge LBs generally has to play coverage.  I think we need more of a hybrid type OLB who can play coverage and still rush the QB when needed.  Hubbard needs to be on the field but he can play some snaps at DE and rotate with Lawson at OLB.

There really is no clear line between OLB and DE, but you can't have five guys that can't play coverage on the field at the same time very often.

(04-05-2020, 01:14 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Problem with these scenarios, is none of you have Vonn Bell on the field. No way he's not starting.

(04-05-2020, 12:23 PM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: Wouldn't base be Big Nickel? I see:

NT - Reader
3T - Atkins
DE - Dunlap
DE - Hubbard

Mike - Pratt
Sam - Bynes
Big Nickel/Will - Bell

CB - Waynes
CB - Jackson

FS - Bates
SS - Williams

Quote:Overview

Ascending prospect whose explosive production on the field has begun to mirror his explosive athletic traits. Baun's twitchy get-off and deep bend at the edge is nightmare fuel for Big Ten tackles and he's still at the early stages of pass rush development. He is aggressive to flow downhill in run support, has sideline-to-sideline range and is fluid dropping into coverage. He's strong but a little light as an edge-setter so teams will need to figure out how best to align him. Baun is a scheme-diverse linebacker with high-impact potential whose best days are ahead of him.

Strengths

Twitchy and explosive
Ill-tempered striking on display against Ohio State
Lateral slide quickness to close running lanes from backside
Rush zombie with good secondary rush motor
Quick hands to punch and play around blocks
Speed and athleticism to cover RBs and match up with TEs in space
Smooth drops and fluid hips amplify zone cover radius
Good tackle range with speed to go get them
Flexible and strong to maintain balance through contact
Proper sink and extension to set a solid edge
Agility and suddenness to expand his reach as open-field tackler
Dangerous burst and bend whips tardy tackles around the edge
Quick trigger to create disruption in backfield
Good rip-and-run to flatten and attack the pocket

Weaknesses

Lacks desired size of a full-time, NFL edge rusher
Long-arm tackles pester him at point of attack
Needs to harness energy as open-field tackler
Occasionally telegraphs rush plan with pre-snap setup of feet
Antsy demeanor causes delays coming off the ball at times
Rush momentum can carry him beyond the arc
Mechanical in his rush counters
Currently wins with athletic ability over skill level as pass rusher
Some panic when face-guarding down the field

(04-05-2020, 01:26 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Actually, both examples given (Fred's 3-4 and bilbo's Big Nickel) have Bell listed.

(04-05-2020, 03:04 PM)Synric Wrote: Because teams are running 11 personnel (3WR 1RB 1TE) around 60% of the offensive packages you are more likely to see a 335 than a 344.

That means you would have 4 guys on the line of scrimmage difference being one would be standing instead of hand down which would make him technically a linebacker. Dunlap and Hubbard both do that based on the alignment.

One major issue still that needs addressed is a true 3 down stack linebacker.