3-4 Back On The Table

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(02-12-2019, 01:34 PM)Au165 Wrote: When people think of 3-4 they think of the generalized base formation, but the reality is very few teams even run this generic version anymore



In comparison a 3-4 under looks very similar to the same front a 4-3 would be doing in an under formation. The only difference most would notice is the outside backer is in a 2 point stance, but the real small details 90% of people here wouldn't even notice.



The reality is running over and under variations is common in the NFL today and it's why so many people any more are scheme versatile. There isn't a huge difference and you can use other variation to line you stars up in more advantages positions. Phillips still lines Donald up often as a 3 technique by adjusting the run fits behind him to ensure the wider gap isn't exposed. 

All the discussion about needing all new personnel is just overblown. Hubbard would be capable as playing the SAM and being good enough in coverage while Lawson could play the weak side rush backer who basically rushes 90% of the time. The amount of coverage expected out of 3-4 OLB's is really minimal, far below of what you ask out of your 4-3 linebackers. 

Any way you slice it, we need MLB's who can cover. And in a 3-4 we'd need 2.