Poll: Defensive front

[ddh33]

Simple question: which defensive front do you prefer?

3-4 or 4-3 and why?

[Venger]

4-3. 4 men close to the action is better than 3. I will always believe that.

[Ashwynn]

Originally Posted by ddh33

Simple question: which defensive front do you prefer?

3-4 or 4-3 and why?

Being a 70's guys and thru the 90's. 4-3 baby.

But I really dont care so long as its good. This sucking really sucks.

[Shinywalrus]

43 is a better scheme against the emerging trend in offenses. The mean reversion in trends toward the 34 comes from personnel rarity - when few teams run the 34, it becomes more effective because there's less competition for players. When it becomes more popular as a result, most teams are less effective running it.

Right now and for the next 5-6 years I would run a 43 if I had the right personnel.

[Galian Beast]

4-3, I think it provides more consistent pressured, and is an easier scheme for players to play in.

It's difficult to ask a linebacker/defensive end to play in coverage, run defense, and pass rush.

A 4-3 defensive end doesn't have to worry nearly as much about coverage.

This means you can get players out of college who know pretty much what they need to do, and not learn a new position, and then at times learn another position.

How many linebackers have we drafted who have gone in and outside. This stunts growth, and it's why we don't have defensive players step up very quickly on this team.

[Teague31]

3-4 for two reasons.

1. If run correctly it is better suited to defend these crazy spread/pistol offenses that are invading the league.

2. Our current personnel is better suited for it.

[Shinywalrus]

Originally Posted by Teague31

3-4 for two reasons.

1. If run correctly it is better suited to defend these crazy spread/pistol offenses that are invading the league.

2. Our current personnel is better suited for it.

Having bigger, slower outside linebackers helps defeat the pistol/spread? Not sure I'm following.

[TheCoolFan]

The 4-3 is the way to go for an indoor team like the Cowboys. You want speed on all 3 levels of the defense - DLine, LB, and secondary.

[Avenging Hayseed]

4-3 for a variety of reasons. For one thing the 4-3 cover 2 is far less complex for the players to digest. When considering some of the simpletons we have rolled out there over the last ten years or so this is a GOOD THING.


Simpletons require a simple scheme that they can thrive in!


Parcells said it best....." theyre dumb,..theyre just too stupid to GET IT" . And he was right.

[ABQcowboyJR]

4-3. I think its easier to run on a 34 defense and the personel is harder to find.

[Risen Star]

3-4. It's a more flexible and athletic defense.

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by ABQcowboyJR

4-3. I think its easier to run on a 34 defense and the personel is harder to find.

I think the opposite. It's easier to find a pass rushing OLB than it is a pass rushing DE who can also hold up in the run game.

[ABQcowboyJR]

Originally Posted by Risen Star

I think the opposite. It's easier to find a pass rushing OLB than it is a pass rushing DE who can also hold up in the run game.

Yeah I don't know. There is alot of projection in the draft when it comes to olbs in a 34 though, most of them play end in college. The real kicker for me is I think the 43 is better suited to stop the run.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Originally Posted by Risen Star

I think the opposite. It's easier to find a pass rushing OLB than it is a pass rushing DE who can also hold up in the run game.

Don't agree here. I think it used to be that way but now that passing games are becoming more complex, you not only need a guy who can rush like Ware and tackle like Carter but you have to cover like Lee and you have to be big as well. That is a harder athlete to find. It's basically the same guy as a DE but he has to be able to cover. DE's don't have to do that.

[TheXFactor]

3-4 is a superior defensive scheme. It's harder to design and coach, but with a smart coordinator and remotely smart players it's better against the run and pass.