2018 Defense: There's really nothing going on (3-4 2019?)

[bigdog10]

The back seven personnel would look markedly better if we had any semblance of a pass rush. 

We are getting nothing from our front four, with the exception of the four games a year Mario matches up against a tackle he can run around and puts a few sacks up. 

[ellis]

You’d need the personnel fits. That’s not an easy transition.

Addison is a true 43 end—I don’t see him being as effective without his hand in the dirt. You’d need a viable NT—Poe was quite good in this role with KC, but I feel he’s lost a bit of his edge. Maybe a return to NT would revive his game. Short could make the adjustment  to end in base and slide to DT in nickel. 

You would then need a pair of OLB’s with solid coverage agility/ability with enough power rush acumen to consistently compete with OT’s. 

Luke can play any LB position he wants. It’s not as major a change for his size/agility/IQ. You’d need another ILB with more size and power than Davis. 

It’s an interesting idea. I just don’t know if they’ll go that route right now. Chicago has been developing and adding pieces to their 34  for several years now. Vic Fangio is expertly qualified in coordinating an impactful 34 unit (he’s built championship-caliber 34’s in Carolina, SFO and CHI). You’d benefit from a similarly experienced 34 coordinator, a rare commodity.

[beastson]

Get players that can get to the QB, get a DC that can scheme ways to get to the QB. Get a defense that can run nickel when the time comes and be good at it too

Side bar to my first point pease get someone who won't just play their vets until they're injured or the season is lost. I'm trying to think back to the players that could have been a part of the rotation since the beginning of the year and how it might be different right now for our D. Definitely would been an injection of youth.