Quote:So what was our defense ranked when Clemons and Marks got those sacks? Were they even average or were they bottom of the league?

Yeah... they weren't great. Never said they were. But people weren't complaining about the scheme then is my point.

Were were getting pressure though. And the biggest problem was a lack of coverage. We went and got Sergio, Sample, House.... we also addressed pass rush and Dline knowing we weren't good enough.

 

It isn't the scheme, it's the players. We're almost there.

 

However,,,, to ya'lls point. Mario Williams is an excellent player, who was played out of position this past year and stats dropped. But that isn't what is going on here. We don't have 4-3 DEs that should be OLBs or vice versa...

 

Many of these guys were drafted because they fit THIS scheme. FA's are brought in to fit the scheme.

The scheme isn't the problem.

Cover 1 Cover 3... you gotta have the players.

 

Seattle was successful with this scheme. Denver won with a traditional 3-4 man-press. Patriots win with a hybrid D.

Scheme matters less than anything, imo.

Players

Coaches

Scheme

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