Would ratliff be dominant in a 4-3?

[onfieldrush8141]

Im just wondering since ratliff has been superb at nose tackle this year for us, wouldnt he be even better in a 4-3. I dont want to make this a whole 4-3 vs 3-4 thread since we got enough of those, im just wondering if you guys agree that ratliff would be one of the best dt's in the league if he was in a 4-3 thanks. GO BOYS!!!

 

[DaBoys4Life]

I think it would help his game.

 

[couchscout]

Rat would be a monster in a 4-3, especially an attacking style 4-3 where he is asked to get penetration rather than tie up blockers for the LBs to make plays. He would also be very effective in a zone blitz based defense like what Dom Capers does. When you have a NT/DT that can move like he can, you can get very creative with play design.

 

[stealth]

pretty much the same, he isn't asked to tie up blockers like he would be in a parcells' 3-4.

3-4 or 4-3, you still rush comparable numbers of guys, you just call the rush DEs LBs and ask them to drop back into coverage at times. I see 4-3 teams do that too with their DEs.

Its not all that different really. Rat is pretty lucky to have a guy like Ellis or Ware coming off the edge.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Rat has proven with his strength, quickness, toughness, and agility.....he would be successful either place.

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

I hope Garrett scraps the 3-4 next year.

 

[stealth]

I hope Garrett scraps the 3-4 next year.

I hope we stay a 3-4 team for the rest of my life.

 

[Hostile]

Dominant? No.

Good? Absolutely.

 

[Big Country]

What would make Rat better would be what Dallas lacks on the DL, a true fire breathing, 6' 5", 385lb, 4.6 forty running, 85 reps of 225 lb on the bench nose tackle. With the agility of an ocelot.

 

[stealth]

What would make Rat better would be what Dallas lacks on the DL, a true fire breathing, 6' 5", 385lb, 4.6 forty running, 85 reps of 225 lb on the bench nose tackle. With the agility of an ocelot.

I made one of those guys on madden, now that guy dominates

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

I hope we stay a 3-4 team for the rest of my life.

The 3-4 has ben proven to be easier to run on. Hell, in the 90's we used to LOVE playing the 3-4 teams. Our O-line looked forward to blocking this style of defense.

 

[Big Country]

I made one of those guys on madden, now that guy dominates

anything helps to pass the time after a Cowboys loss... this next game can't get here fast enough

 

[stealth]

The 3-4 has ben proven to be easier to run on. Hell, in the 90's we used to LOVE playing the 3-4 teams. Our O-line looked forward to blocking this style of defense.

I am almost positive that the 3-4 is intended to stop the run more so than a 4-3.

I see the 3-4 as being much more versatile than the 4-3.

 

[SlwSVT]

Ratliff is going to be very good in any defense he plays in. IMO I think he has been our best D player so far. Yes, Ware has the sack numbers, but Ratliff wreaks havoc consistently thruout the entire game. And he rotates quite a bit out due to the taxing he takes.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

I don't know if he would or wouldn't. I'd have to see him in it.

I don't agree though that they should scrap the 3-4 if Garrett were to take over next year. You can't just scrap it, IMO, cause you've spent the last few years drafting specifically for a 3-4.

I love Ware, on the outside, in the 3-4 but I'm not sure if he'd be nearly as effective at DE, on the line, tacking on the tackle in that way all game long with only 260-265 pounds on his frame.

I mean I know it's done, lighter DE's, but I'd be a little worried there. Of course I could be totally wrong and the guys we have right now might plug right into a 4-3 and do just fine.

 

[Big Country]

I don't know if he would or wouldn't. I'd have to see him in it.

I don't agree though that they should scrap the 3-4 if Garrett were to take over next year. You can't just scrap it, IMO, cause you've spent the last few years drafting specifically for a 3-4.

I love Ware, on the outside, in the 3-4 but I'm not sure if he'd be nearly as effective at DE, on the line, tacking on the tackle in that way all game long with only 260-265 pounds on his frame.

I mean I know it's done, lighter DE's, but I'd be a little worried there. Of course I could be totally wrong and the guys we have right now might plug right into a 4-3 and do just fine.

I think he could be just fine... Heck Jason Taylor was a 245 lb defensive end when he started playing on the Dolphins DL for Jimmy back in the late 90s and he has had a stellar career... That was a 4-3 I believe. Also, Taylor is just a few years removed from an 18 sack season with an NFL defensive MVP to boot... A 4-3 doesn't always have to rush the end every single down when you have a good defense.

 

[L-O-Jete]

I'd say La'roi Glover like, just a bit stronger and bigger.

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

It's not like Freeney is huge either. Ware would be a fine 4-3 DE.

 

[Future]

It would benefit Tank more than Rat.

 

[Plumfool]

Rat would be fine whatever postion or whatever defense the BOYS played.

That a grown man