Falcons switching to more of a 3-4

[SgtJoo]

Altering the defensive approach is the first step. Although coach Mike Smith continues to preach defensive multiplicity without revealing much detail, the Falcons will have more of a 3-4 look in 2014. Believe that. It was obvious when players started talking about it immediately after last season. Then the Falcons added bulky nose tackle Paul Soliai and defensive end Tyson Jackson up front. Drafting defensive end Ra'Shede Hageman was further confirmation. 

 

Think of it more as the Falcons building toward a 5-2 alignment, with three linemen and two outside linebackers getting pressure. As long as the Falcons can do so with consistency, they'll be fine. 

 

The Falcons hope that having heavy hitters up front will create more stress on opposing offensive linemen and open lanes for the linebackers to make plays.

 

 

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/5515/falcons-can-boost-pass-rush-without-a-star

[Rags]

so uh

 

they have even less pass rushers now?

[PantherWake]

The Falcons defense will still suck ass

[Cary Kollins]

:cam:

 

 

good luck

[jamos14]

I felt the same way when I heard New Orleans was switching to a 3-4 too.  But it helped them out tremendously by masking their weakness at DE.

 

I hope this doesn't do the same for Atlanta.

 

I also hope the 'taints defense falls back to worst in history.

 

[gamecockfanatic]

Probably running a 4-3 to 3-4 under look which is a good setup with drew brees and cam newton in the division. It will allow them to get better pressure on the pocket. The double eagle is a nice D for heavy run teams, like us.

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[rayzor]

i don't see this working out well for them.

[Ruff]

Um , a 52 and a 34 aren't even similar. Wtf.

Either way, everyone saw this coming, especially after Roddy White told the world about it.

[LinvilleGorge]

Yeah, their staff was trying to play coy, but everything they've been doing in terms of player acquisition screams "3-4".

[L-TownCat]

Well at least its not too lofty a goal.  3-4 wins is definitely doable down there.  I say go for it!

[bleys]

 

Think of it more as the Falcons building toward a 5-2 alignment, with three linemen and two outside linebackers getting pressure. As long as the Falcons can do so with consistency, they'll be fine. 

 

 

I would love to see this against a 2 TE set...  their DBs really don't have the size for 1 on 1 and the LBs really have to stay step for step..  This may mean quicker passing routes/plays, so.... bring it.

[SuperJTheGreat]

 

With that Front 7?!?!

[Rags]

I felt the same way when I heard New Orleans was switching to a 3-4 too.  But it helped them out tremendously by masking their weakness at DE.

 

I hope this doesn't do the same for Atlanta.

 

I also hope the 'taints defense falls back to worst in history.

 

The falcons have someone that can play like Jordan Cameron? 

[BerryLoMein]

 Although coach Mike Smith continues to preach defensive multiplicity without revealing much detail

 

In other words....he has no clue.