10-30-2024, 06:59 AM
(10-29-2024, 06:38 PM)Joelist Wrote: I don't like largely scrapping zone either, but if your players are incapable of executing it correctly what is the alternative? Keep doing it and keep getting embarrassed? Or change to something easier to execute where they have a better chance to win (how much better is open to debate).
Also, our 4-3 is more of a 5-2 hybrid. I'm just advocating keeping a third LB out there more often. Or a safety in more of an LB role. Overall the line is "simplify the defense". with the large amount of time our players are out of position they clearly can't process it. Player fixes have too happen in offseason but for now use a simpler defense they can at least execute correctly.
People just want to stick to the same thing and stay at the bottom of the league in defense and not even attempt to try a new concept.
Switching to the 4-3 would add bigger bodies to stop the run which we struggle at as well as gives you better pass rushers and a better way to disguise our blitz.
Bottom line is what we are doing now does not work and something needs to change. I care less what most of the NFL is doing {running nickel} we need to win in the AFC north which is built much different than the rest of the NFL.
