Broaddus Tweets: Ratliff will be 3, Hatcher the 1

[fanfromvirginia]

I think Ratliff will be very good, if healthy, at the 3.

We are flat out in the experimental stage as far as the 1 goes.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Never really figured it any other way to be honest. I know that Rat said he is a 1 but he fits the 3 much better and Hatcher fits the 1, assuming we can sign him.

 

[dez_for_prez]

When they are resting Ware, any chance Spencer moves to Ware's spot and Crawford fills in for Spencer?

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

When they are resting Ware, any chance Spencer moves to Ware's spot and Crawford fills in for Spencer?

I would not do that if I were them. Seems like that would take the advantage Spencer has away. He's quick enough on the Strong Side but if you move him to the Weak Side, he's at a serious speed disadvantage. Anything is possible though.

 

[hra8700]

When they are resting Ware, any chance Spencer moves to Ware's spot and Crawford fills in for Spencer?

I think that is the most likely scenario actually, unless Wilber shows he has something.

 

[dogberry]

Will Albright be backing up all front seven positions, or will they give him a chance at CB and S? He did have a nice 10 yd time.

 

[Rack]

It doesn't say Rat will be the 3 and Hatcher the 1. It says Broaddus views it that way.

Big difference (unless I missed a quote from an actual coach).

 

[CyberB0b]

Tell that to the 49ers, Seahawks, Vikings, Texans, Skins, Bucs, etc!

The Bucs and Steelers had the top two defenses against the run. How far did that get them?

 

[speedkilz88]

I'm definitely with you. Where's that big-bodied 1 tech? Here's why I'm concerned:

1) I don't see Hatcher as a 3-down player and I don't think he does either.

2) Ratliff has had a steady decline in production/durability within the past 5 years or so.

3) All projected starters are 30+ years of age.

4) Ware is moving to a more physical position when he's coming off an injury-plagued year.

I challenge you to find a big-bodied 1 tech in the Kiffin defenses.

 

[Little Jr]

I really wonder if some even know how kiffs d workk with all this big body 1 tech anf other thing I've seen people say.

 

[hra8700]

It doesn't say Rat will be the 3 and Hatcher the 1. It says Broaddus views it that way.

Big difference (unless I missed a quote from an actual coach).

Broaddus always makes it clear when something is his view and when something is what he has heard from sources.

"Sounds like Hatcher."

"I have been told different. I have always viewed Hatcher as the 3 so we will see when we get to OTAs."

"They have him playing at LDE."

"Crawford is going to play DE and maybe some 1. Albright going to work at all positions."


If you read his tweets enough it becomes clear. But obviously when he says he's been told and uses phrases like "sounds like" that is not his opinion, that is something he has heard from sources.

 

[TheSport78]

The Bucs and Steelers had the top two defenses against the run. How far did that get them?

I was speaking more about teams that have a solid running game, hence the 5 out of 6 playoff teams I listed.

 

[Picksix]

I would prefer not to have a weakness in any area.

And while I do agree about turnovers, we have yet to show an ability to produce them at a high level.

Defensively anyway!

:laugh2:

Sure, but every team has a weakness. It's just so hard not to, given FA and the structure of the league towards parity. Go back and look at the SB teams from the last 10 years. They all had a weakness. Baltimore had trouble stopping the run. SF didn't have a very dynamic passing game. The Giants had an average to poor OL, and suspect LB play. NE/GB had poor pass defenses.

But I am with you in being concerned about the DL. Between age, lack of depth, and changing schemes, there are a lot of questions.

Tell that to the 49ers, Seahawks, Vikings, Texans, Skins, Bucs, etc!

I think some go too far with the whole "it's a passing league now" thing. Yes, passing tends to dominate, but a good running game is still important, especially in the 4th quarter. That's when a defense really needs to be able to stop the run, too. May not matter so much earlier in the game, but if there's 4 minutes to go, you're down by 3 points, and the other team has the ball, if you can't stop the run, you won't get the ball back.

 

[SMCowboy]

I'm definitely with you. Where's that big-bodied 1 tech? Here's why I'm concerned:

1) I don't see Hatcher as a 3-down player and I don't think he does either.

2) Ratliff has had a steady decline in production/durability within the past 5 years or so.

3) All projected starters are 30+ years of age.

4) Ware is moving to a more physical position when he's coming off an injury-plagued year.

The wide bodied 1 tech? You do realize that in Monte Kiffen's system, there is no such thing as a big bodied 1 tech? There isn't even a set guy to play the 1 tech. While most of the time it was Booger McFarland in Tampa, at times even Warren Sapp lined up as the 1 tech, with McFarland as the 3, based on the alignment. And even Anthony "Booger" McFarland was all of 6'0" 300 lbs at most....

Then look at the Bears, where Rod Marinelli came from. Find the big bodied 1 tech there. Here is a hint, you won't, he didn't exist.

 

[RoyTheHammer]

I'm definitely with you. Where's that big-bodied 1 tech? Here's why I'm concerned:

1) I don't see Hatcher as a 3-down player and I don't think he does either.

2) Ratliff has had a steady decline in production/durability within the past 5 years or so.

3) All projected starters are 30+ years of age.

4) Ware is moving to a more physical position when he's coming off an injury-plagued year.

How do you not see Hatcher as a 3 down player?

 

[SMCowboy]

I really wonder if some even know how kiffs d workk with all this big body 1 tech anf other thing I've seen people say.

I have come to realize most people on this board have no idea what they are talking about with anything to be honest with you....

I most couldn't tell the different between the 3-4 defense, and Monte Kiffern's 4-3 defense (Tampa - 2)

 

[SMCowboy]

I'm definitely with you. Where's that big-bodied 1 tech? Here's why I'm concerned:

1) I don't see Hatcher as a 3-down player and I don't think he does either.

2) Ratliff has had a steady decline in production/durability within the past 5 years or so.

3) All projected starters are 30+ years of age.

4) Ware is moving to a more physical position when he's coming off an injury-plagued year.

Since when is the wide DE in the Tampa 2, a more physical position. You do realize he will actually be lining up even FURTHER away from the OT in the Tampa 2, than he did as an OLB in the 3-4?

 

[RoyTheHammer]

I have come to realize most people on this board have no idea what they are talking about with anything to be honest with you....

I most couldn't tell the different between the 3-4 defense, and Monte Kiffern's 4-3 defense (Tampa - 2)

What's the different?

 

[Wood]

Hatcher nor Lissemore are 1s. Dallas is in for long season if they think they can get by with those two anchoring.

 

[TheRomoSexual]

Hatcher nor Lissemore are 1s. Dallas is in for long season if they think they can get by with those two anchoring.

I don't think you understand the responsibilities of the 1-tech in a Tampa-2 scheme.