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[Plankton]

Oh since you've seen him play in a base 4-3? Saints and pats both are 3-4. That is the safe thing to say. He could rotate at 1 tech and fill a big hole

Patriots played a base 4-3 last year. Guess you didn't watch them play at all.

 

[Cowboys1fan]

Patriots played a base 4-3 last year. Guess you didn't watch them play at all.

I have attached their defense for you there mr smart guy. Pats run a hybrid 3-4 pretty much.

The New England Patriots run a modified base 3-4 Chuck Fairbanks-Hank Bullough system[14] installed by Bill Belichick. The term 3-4 means that their base formation consists of 3 defensive linemen (defensive end, nose tackle, and defensive end), 4 linebackers(outside "Will" weak side linebacker, middle "Jack" weak side linebacker, middle "Mike" strong side

 

[Plankton]

I have attached their defense for you there mr smart guy. Pats run a hybrid 3-4 pretty much.

The New England Patriots run a modified base 3-4 Chuck Fairbanks-Hank Bullough system[14] installed by Bill Belichick. The term 3-4 means that their base formation consists of 3 defensive linemen (defensive end, nose tackle, and defensive end), 4 linebackers(outside "Will" weak side linebacker, middle "Jack" weak side linebacker, middle "Mike" strong side

Sigh

Their starting defense from last year:

RDE - Chandler Jones
DT - Alan Branch
DT - Malcom Brown
LDE - Rob Ninkovich
OLB - Jamie Collins
MLB - Jerod Mayo
OLB - Donte' Hightower
CB - Malcolm Butler
CB - Logan Ryan
FS - Jason McCourty
SS - Patrick Chung

http://www.patriots.com/schedule-and-stats/depth-chart

Here's the link from their own team website. I suppose you are going to say that they are wrong about their own team?

As I said, they are a base 4-3 team. Do they have odd front looks that they use? Yes, as do many teams. But, they are a 4-3 team at their core.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

4/3 or 3/4 this is a passing league, get ready for nickle and dime to dominate in the NFL for years to come. NFL teams simply do not run the Defense in a traditional 3/4 or 4/3 scheme anymore.

 

[Cowboys1fan]

Patriots played a base 4-3 last year. Guess you didn't watch them play at all.

Patriots run a 3/4. Ninkovich and jones are versitalle. Can switch from standing or down any play

 

[Plankton]

Patriots run a 3/4. Ninkovich and jones are versitalle. Can switch from standing or down any play

They run a multiple defense, base 4-3.

Go argue with their own website - it's there in plain print, no matter how much you want to deny it.

 

[Alexander]

1. Ryan Fitzpatrick -- Only starting-caliber QB left. Still seems likely to stay in NYJ.
2. Russell Okung -- Quality LT starter when healthy. 13 missed games last 3 years.
5. Reggie Nelson -- Coming off 8-interception season. Entering age-33 campaign.
7. Donald Penn -- Will turn 33 in April. Still a high-end pass-protecting left tackle..
10. Greg Hardy -- 22 sacks in last 27 games. Market silent due to character issues.
11. Kelvin Beachum -- Undersized LT (6'3/303) coming off ACL tear. Turns 27 in June.
12. Nick Fairley -- Turned 28 in Jan. Rotational DT only, but can dominate in spurts.
14. Chris Long -- Injuries have limited Long to three sacks over his last 16 games.
16. Patrick Robinson -- Had career-best year with Bolts. Can cover slot & outside.
17. Louis Vasquez -- 29. Cut by Broncos. Should interest power-blocking teams..
19. Rashad Johnson -- Had 5 INTs in 2015. Cards replaced him with Tyvon Branch.
20. Walter Thurmond -- Ex-slot CB had breakout year at safety. Turns 29 in August.
21. Anquan Boldin -- Going on age 36. Can still contribute as possession receiver..
23. Arian Foster -- Will turn 30 in August. Tore his Achilles' tendon last October.
24. Brandon Boykin -- Underappreciated 25-year-old slot CB. Market quiet so far.
26. Terrance Knighton -- 3-4 NT. Pot Roast disappointed last year with Commanders.
27. Geoff Schwartz -- In 2nd tier of free agent OGs. Good player, bad injury luck.
28. Mike Wallace -- Turns 30 in August. Ravens reportedly have some interest.
29. Jahri Evans -- Cut by Saints. 6-time Pro Bowler running on fumes. 33 in August.
30. Leon Hall -- Has extended career by successfully transitioning to slot corner.
31. Courtney Upshaw -- 26-year-old 2-down edge-setter OLB. Not a pass rusher.
32. Evan Mathis -- PFF's No. 1 run-blocking G in '15, but poor in pass pro & 34yo.
33. Stefen Wisniewski -- Replacement-level C gets pushed around in run game.y.
35. James Laurinaitis -- Big name, small game. Falcons, Saints have nosed around.
36. Rueben Randle -- Big and athletic, but has a lazy streak. Underachieving WR.
37. Zach Brown -- Injury-riddled 4-3 weak-side LB with sideline-to-sideline speed.
38. Robert Griffin III -- Broncos rumored to have interest. Would fit in Kubiak's O.
41. Will Beatty -- Missed all of 2015 to injury. Was above-average starting LT in '14.
44. Jason Jones -- Base-defense LE can also play inside. 9.5 sacks last 2 seasons.
45. Mike Neal -- Swiss-army-knife role player. Better run stopper than pass rusher.
46. Jason Hatcher -- Can still disrupt QBs, but reportedly considering retirement.
49. James Starks -- One of the league's better No. 2 RBs. Shouldn't cost much $.
50. Aldon Smith -- Eligible for reinstatement from suspension in November 2016.

Edited above. Getting thinner.

 

[Silver N Blue]

Edited above. Getting thinner.

Nice I was going to do that today but was to busy. Thanks. Robinson would be the only one I have interest in at this point and is he even an upgrade on Carr..

 

[Wood]

Edited above. Getting thinner.

that looks like our turkey on t-day after 5pm.

 

[Alexander]

that looks like our turkey on t-day after 5pm.

Yet someone will claim the dark meat is the best part.

 

[Zekeats]

No Cromartie? No sense.