Reich: "It will be a Base 3-4 Scheme"

[Bear Hands]

It is confirmed; straight from the horse's mouth.  Sounds like we will have multiple looks in our sub packages, so some of the fun hybrid stuff. But our base defense is confirmed to be a 3-4.  Likely 2 high shell Fangio concepts with a bit more blitzing that seemed to be Evero's MO in Denver.

This confirms a few obvious needs:

(1) 3-4 DE

(1) EDGE (could work with what we have but another wouldn't hurt)

(1) ILB

(1) Outfielder/S

Luvu could play a few roles depending on the looks.

Chinn becomes a question mark--S or LB? I'd definitely lean towards ILB, w/a hybrid type role in our sub packages. 

Exciting stuff.

 

 

Correct me if you think I'm wrong on any needs/debate player roles/have at it.  

[Eric4280]

I think we need to nab Mazi or Gervon in round two as our nose tackle. I don’t think /want Brown excels in a Nt role. I’m a lot less worried about ILB than I am with the hand in dirt players.

[JawnyBlaze]

So usually 3-4 ILBs are bigger guys, think Ray Lewis. Chinn would be really small for that role, but we have numerous guys that fit the mold of OLB: Burns, Haynes, the 7th rd rookie from last year that’s really fast, his name escapes me atm. Shaq could work at MLB if he put on some weight, he has the frame for it I think, but his days here are numbered.  I think a ~245 lbs MLB could be targeted in the mid rounds of the draft or sign someone in FA. Chinn could stay a SS and just play mostly run support since our MLBs could be a little on the smaller side for now. I think Brown and YGM will be put DEs for now with both eyes open looking for YGM’s replacement.  We have a couple guys that can fill the NT role. I don’t think we’re far from having a complete 3-4 roster, maybe just a MLB and a second DE. 
 

Chinn can probably move up and play WLB in our 4-3 packages, with Burns moving back to DE and the other OLB going to the bench with a DB replacing him in the backfield. 

Edited February 21, 2023 by JawnyBlaze
Typo’d “rat lewis” oh my lol

[JawnyBlaze]

Alabama is good for 3-4 MLBs usually, they have anybody this year that’s good?  I haven’t been following any positions in the draft except QB and a few pass catchers. 

[CanadianCat]

Im excited to have Burns back at a more natural position for him. I think he will EAT this coming season. 

[KillerKat]

Gonna have to stack up on some LBs

[Bear Hands]

DL wise, Karl Brooks out of Bowling Green is a cool prospect.  Mazi Smith as mentioned stands out in R2-3.  

I really like the EDGE class in R2-4 like that Felix Anudike-Uzo kid, Keion White.  If Nolan Smith (UGA) fell to R2 at our second spot, that would be an attractive get.  

Derrick Hall out of Auburn is another interesting guy to throw in.  

I actually think this really opens things up prospect wise.

 

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[TheCasillas]

Brandon Smith is going to be the ideal ILB for us. 6'4 240 and he has wheels while being a big boy.

[Bear Hands]

6 minutes ago, JawnyBlaze said:

So usually 3-4 ILBs are bigger guys, think Ray Lewis. Chinn would be really small for that role, but we have numerous guys that fit the mold of OLB: Burns, Haynes, the 7th rd rookie from last year that’s really fast, his name escapes me atm. Shaq could work at MLB if he put on some weight, he has the frame for it I think, but his days here are numbered.  I think a ~245 lbs MLB could be targeted in the mid rounds of the draft or sign someone in FA. Chinn could stay a SS and just play mostly run support since our MLBs could be a little on the smaller side for now. I think Brown and YGM will be put DEs for now with both eyes open looking for YGM’s replacement.  We have a couple guys that can fill the NT role. I don’t think we’re far from having a complete 3-4 roster, maybe just a MLB and a second DE. 
 

Chinn can probably move up and play WLB in our 4-3 packages, with Burns moving back to DE and the other OLB going to the bench with a DB replacing him in the backfield. 

Yeah Chinn is just hard to place if we're going to have two safeties playing back.  They seem completely capable of figuring it out, but he becomes somewhat of an outlier if we're strictly looking at Evero's defenses historicaly.  

[Bear Hands]

Just now, TheCasillas said:

Brandon Smith is going to be the ideal ILB for us. 6'4 240 and he has wheels while being a big boy.

Dude, I've kept forgetting we have him.  But definitely agree.  He's wicked quick at that size too so could be a big opportunity for him.  

[JawnyBlaze]

1 minute ago, TheCasillas said:

Brandon Smith is going to be the ideal ILB for us. 6'4 240 and he has wheels while being a big boy.

Good point, I totally forgot about him. He’s a beast and definitely physical enough for it

[The Lobo]

Could this mean more Barno and Haynes time at edge? 

[CanadianCat]

1 minute ago, JawnyBlaze said:

Good point, I totally forgot about him. He’s a beast and definitely physical enough for it

I forgot about him too. With a year under his belt he could really shine next year. 

He was one of my fav picks from last draft. 

[JawnyBlaze]

Just now, The Lobo said:

Could this mean more Barno and Haynes time at edge? 

Barno, that’s the guy I forgot his name. Yea I think both of them could work really well at OLB opposite Burns.