Quote:As an aside, doesn't this seem odd, given Coughlin's exposure / length of experience with Parcells? Granted, three seasons may not have been enough to leave that much of an impression, and Coughlin is more of an Offensive coach, but you would think that a scheme that helped him win a Super Bowl title would carry more weight. It just seems like an oddity to me that he never adopted a 3-4 and even went so far as to push Capers into a 4-3 while he was on staff.

It is odd.

 

I have long wondered how coaches arrive at their particular philosophies.

 

I know some adopt approaches based upon personnel.

 

But I know some have a preferred philosophy and bring in players to fit the scheme.  Historically, defensive minded coaches often prefer a conservative, ball control offense.

 

If I could talk with coaches, one of the things I'd ask is why the preference of one philosophy over another.

 

I have a buddy I've debated 3-4 v. 4-3 with for as long as I've known him-about 23 years.

 

I'd love to get head coaches' perspectives on these things.  Concocting theories about it is fun, but ultimately I'd love to one day hear from the horse's mouth, so to speak.

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