A sneak peek at our Hybrid defense.

[Black&BlueBubba]

So the recent theory is we are going full 3-4. While I think we will play more 3-4 I really think we are going to see all kinds of fronts, with all kinds of players.  I happened to stumble on this on YouTube.  He does a really good job breaking down what we used last year from a Hybrid scheme.  Both 3-4 and 4-3.  Also makes a good point of showing that guys that we normally wouldn’t think about putting inside or outside.  We lined up Addison, Butler, Pep and others both inside and outside. It’s all bout creating confusion.  

I am really looking forward to how this plays out this year.  And as long as RR doesn’t turn the keys over to Washington it should be really fun to watch. 

 

[Trill OG]

We are running a 3-4 for sure. You don't draft Burns and Miller if you don't plan on using them to the best of their abilities. We have long athletic LB's who can rush the passer and have the ability to drop into coverage. We needed speed and we finally got it on defense. Burns is not a traditional 4-3 DE and not a 4-3 OLB(though he could probably play it), this pick was made specifically for a 3-4 defense. Drafting Miller in round 4 was the seal of approval.

*Forgot we also signed a 3-4 OLB in Irvin.

 

[OldNorthPowell]

12 minutes ago, Black&BlueBubba said:

So the recent theory is we are going full 3-4. While I think we will play more 3-4 I really think we are going to see all kinds of fronts, with all kinds of players.  I happen to stumble on this on YouTube.  He does a really good job breaking down what we used last year from a Hybrid scheme.  Both 3-4 and 4-3.  Also also makes a good point of showing that guys that we normally wouldn’t think about putting inside or outside.  We lined up Addison, Butler, Pep and others both inside and outside. It’s all bout creating confusion.  

I am really looking forward to how this plays out this year.  And as long as RR doesn’t turn the keys over to Washington it should be really fun to watch. 

 

Very well done IMHO.

[AU-panther]

There seem to be a percentage of fans that seem afraid to let go of the 4-3.  I wonder why?

I'm sure all teams run some variations of the 4-3 and 3-4 regardless of what is considered their base.  Also I'm sure there are some that are more hybrid then others, but at a certain point I wonder if you are diluting your talent.

I'm fine with being versatile but here are only so many resources (draft picks and cap space) to go around.

[TheSpecialJuan]

45 minutes ago, Black&BlueBubba said:

So the recent theory is we are going full 3-4. While I think we will play more 3-4 I really think we are going to see all kinds of fronts, with all kinds of players.  I happen to stumble on this on YouTube.  He does a really good job breaking down what we used last year from a Hybrid scheme.  Both 3-4 and 4-3.  Also also makes a good point of showing that guys that we normally wouldn’t think about putting inside or outside.  We lined up Addison, Butler, Pep and others both inside and outside. It’s all bout creating confusion.  

I am really looking forward to how this plays out this year.  And as long as RR doesn’t turn the keys over to Washington it should be really fun to watch. 

 

Good stuff 

[Rubi]

They just don’t have the personnel for an effective 4-3. The switch is necessary. And they have some pieces for it now  

[Black&BlueBubba]

5 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Good stuff 

Yeah. I was interested to see Addison inside and Butler outside on some of those formations. 

[Black&BlueBubba]

42 minutes ago, Trill OG said:

We are running a 3-4 for sure. You don't draft Burns and Miller if you don't plan on using them to the best of their abilities. We have long athletic LB's who can rush the passer and have the ability to drop into coverage. We needed speed and we finally got it on defense. Burns is not a traditional 4-3 DE and not a 4-3 OLB(though he could probably play it), this pick was made specifically for a 3-4 defense. Drafting Miller in round 4 was the seal of approval.

*Forgot we also signed a 3-4 OLB in Irvin.

 

I agree we will be running more 3-4 especially with the guys we selected.  But I also think we will see all kinds of fronts. Its not going to be an either- or.  Its going to be all of the above.  

[fortyrod]

This was helpful, thanks!

[Black&BlueBubba]

2 hours ago, fortyrod said:

This was helpful, thanks!

Yeah I thought it was a really interesting look into what we did last year.  I think people just get stuck into the fact of running one or the other defense in their minds.

For instance above they pointed out that Irvin is a 3-4 OLB. He can be.  But he played at Seattle and Atlanta that run hybrid 4-3’s. And while Burns and Miller looks” like 3-4 guys right now I think they have the ability in the future to run an occasional 4-3  Would’t want to see it all the time but it will depend on who we are playing. 

To be clear I would rather run a 3-4.  But we will change it up depending on the team and situation.

 

 

[KSpan]

4 hours ago, Rubi said:

They just don’t have the personnel for an effective 4-3. The switch is necessary. And they have some pieces for it now  

Very questionable about the personnel for a 3-4 as well. There is a good amount of talent in the front 7 but putting it all together is going to be unconventional.

[ecu88]

5 hours ago, Black&BlueBubba said:

So the recent theory is we are going full 3-4. While I think we will play more 3-4 I really think we are going to see all kinds of fronts, with all kinds of players.  I happened to stumble on this on YouTube.  He does a really good job breaking down what we used last year from a Hybrid scheme.  Both 3-4 and 4-3.  Also makes a good point of showing that guys that we normally wouldn’t think about putting inside or outside.  We lined up Addison, Butler, Pep and others both inside and outside. It’s all bout creating confusion.  

I am really looking forward to how this plays out this year.  And as long as RR doesn’t turn the keys over to Washington it should be really fun to watch. 

 

After watching the video, I feel a lot more comfortable. RR and crew are going to surprise this year. If not, my dolphin friend will poo talk me all year lol

[LinvilleGorge]

I'm not excited about the possibility of replicating poo from last year from a defensive schematic standpoint. No thank you.

[Rubi]

54 minutes ago, KSpan said:

Very questionable about the personnel for a 3-4 as well. There is a good amount of talent in the front 7 but putting it all together is going to be unconventional.

Feels like a bunch of stuff thrown against the wall doesn’t it