Eberflus defensive scheme(s)

[bigdnlaca]

I read that as a play caller, his defenses statistically were good.

However, I see his scheme as too much like Marinelli where he rarely blitzes and the run defense is suspect against teams that really want to run (struggled against the Titans rushing when he was the Colts DC).

 

[Parcells4Life]

They really viewed Montez Sweat as a key because he generated so much pressure by himself. Maybe that’s what they think they can get with Parsons. Still don’t see how it helps run defense.

https://www.bearstalk.com/2023/12/09/matt-eberflus-chicago-bears-defense-coverage

 

[Majic]

Anyone remember the 2018 playoff game vs the Rams where the RB who was on his couch a few weeks before the game ran for 230? Get ready for more!

CJ Anderson. He destroyed us then never played again after that

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Some yes, but they need a run game to help hide the defense. This DL losing its 2 best interior players is going to hurt.

Ok who else because I know Osa is probably gone but who’s the the other because I can’t even think of two good interior players lol. I’m perfectly fine revamping the interior.

It’s not Safe
It’s ‘cheap’ and ‘comfortable’

perfectly said.

 

[Cowboyny]

So you are saying if we could draft Mason Graham........

The 3T is the most important position in this scheme, which is why they have tried to fill in unsuccessfully I might add for years.

 

[Cowboyny]

LOL...not sure if you are joking but this isn't a reach. Ever heard sometimes its best to go back to square one.

Not joking. A ball controlled offense to try to keep their defense fresh.

 

[NDGAEDE]

Not joking. A ball controlled offense to try to keep their defense fresh.

Soon we'll hear that we want to be better 'in all three phases' and that we simply need to 'stack good days together' and that we're looking for the 'right kind of guy'.

I don't know what it is about the Garrett years that Jerry (Stephen more likely) wants to return to, but we keep finding coaches to fit into the mould: No balls, no power, no fun

 

[Cowboyny]

Soon we'll hear that we want to be better 'in all three phases' and that we simply need to 'stack good days together' and that we're looking for the 'right kind of guy'.

I don't know what it is about the Garrett years that Jerry (Stephen more likely) wants to return to, but we keep finding coaches to fit into the mould: No balls, no power, no fun

You would think the opposite in that we are the Dallas Cowboys, but they want a vanilla, basic system on both sides of the football.

 

[XXLMike]

He’ll play the defense Jerry drafts

 

[NDGAEDE]

You would think the opposite in that we are the Dallas Cowboys, but they want a vanilla, basic system on both sides of the football.

This is the ideal version of the Stephen Jones's Dallas Cowboys. No heart, no soul, no passion, no fun. It's almost the antithesis to what the Cowboys were in the 90s when things were great. Everything now is as basic and vanilla and generic as can be. Seriously, I think this is the identity Stephen wants. Almost like he wants to spite his father for the past. It feels like we're destined to repeat the 'Greg Ellis over Randy Moss' type of decision for eternity.

The entire NFL--not to mention college football and likely youth football--are going in an entirely different direction and we're stuck in the past, running an antiquated offense and defense because the front office doesn't have the balls to try to be special.

 

[Cowboyny]

This is the ideal version of the Stephen Jones's Dallas Cowboys. No heart, no soul, no passion, no fun. It's almost the antithesis to what the Cowboys were in the 90s when things were great. Everything now is as basic and vanilla and generic as can be. Seriously, I think this is the identity Stephen wants. Almost like he wants to spite his father for the past. It feels like we're destined to repeat the 'Greg Ellis over Randy Moss' type of decision for eternity.

The entire NFL--not to mention college football and likely youth football--are going in an entirely different direction and we're stuck in the past, running an antiquated offense and defense because the front office doesn't have the balls to try to be special.

That's it in a nut shell, afraid of taking any kind of risk.

 

[NDGAEDE]

That's it in a nut shell, afraid of taking any kind of risk.

And that fear manifests in every decision we make, from free agency to the draft to the gameplans to the players.

Do not be special. Do not try. We like to be around the rim. That's good enough.

 

[Cowboyny]

And that fear manifests in every decision we make, from free agency to the draft to the gameplans to the players.

Do not be special. Do not try. We like to be around the rim. That's good enough.

All we need to look at is Dak's contract, so fearful of losing him that they caved and gave him the highest possible contract.

 

[CTcowboy203]

I always thought the opposite. Neither Diggs or Bland have enough speed for man.

Bland makes up for his lack of speed with physicality imo…diggs is a gambler regardless of what style he plays

 

[Momanpr100]

I would not be surprised at all.......he loves a top-shelf MLBer in the LVE mold. I can def see them targeting one of the top 2-3 graded LBers.

Who the hell you kidding? We getting a WR or RB with that 1st pick.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I thought Eberflus who a good coach when he was here, but absolutely hate the scheme. We have been trying to be successful with this scheme for years and have gotten similar results. Change was needed. Now we are going to see Stephen devalue the 1T again and not prioritize stopping the run.

We had a bad DC. One that had only been a playcaller one year before coming here. Alot of coaches have had success with that scheme. Matt had very good run defenses in Indianapolis. Allowed only 3.6 yards a carry one year

 

[Hawkeye0202]

We had a bad DC. One that had only been a playcaller one year before coming here. Alot of coaches have had success with that scheme. Matt had very good run defenses in Indianapolis. Allowed only 3.6 yards a carry one year

This is what I don't understand many are referencing the failure of the Bear's defense while he was HC but overlooking he was a good DC ( his job here ) with the Colts. I understand some don't trust the scheme ( Marinelli attached) but if he can get the right players he may have a chance.

 

[darthseinfeld]

This is what I don't understand many are referencing the failure of the Bear's defense while he was HC but overlooking he was a good DC ( his job here ) with the Colts. I understand some don't trust the scheme ( Marinelli attached) but if he can get the right players he may have a chance.

Similar circumstances lead Quinn here.

 

[stilltheguru]

In what world is he a better DC than Quinn or Zimmer? His defense will be better if the players improve. If the front 4 is still subpar up the middle the December games and playoff games will look like they have since 2021. Fix that first and then focus on stopping the run (linebackers/safeties)

 

[Chuck 54]

I don’t see an improvement here vs the run. He wants the Marinelli type DTs that can penetrate up field and rush the passer.

All his front 7 players are below average in size, strength, and weight.

I fail to see how this helps us stop the run. It is like we are going back to the concepts under Rod and hoping somehow they will work this time.

IMO— this kind of D will get absolutely mauled by the better teams in the league who are built with great OLs. The “small athletic” DLs highlighted in this article will just get blasted off the ball.

More of the same I am afraid. The more things “change” the more they stay the same.

You can stop the run in many different ways. We have seldom had 1 really impressive 3-tech. Aaron Donald was great vs the run. The trick is not to rush the passer every down and run yourself out of position. If you have 2 good penetrating DTs, they shoot gaps but hold position or find the ball. LBs can operated behind a 1 tech or multiple 3 techs, but the DTs must be good, and the LBs must be good. Think Lilly, Pugh, and Cole or White and Dutton, or Maryland, Jones, Casillas. All 3 iterations of great DT combos in Dallas history were smaller, get up the field 3 tech types. We never emphasized 1 tech types until Parcells came in and switched us to the 3-4. Good defensive tackles come in all shapes and sizes, but you need 2 of them with good LB play to stop a good run game.