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**pkopwqzsdcvbn** · 07-28-2011, 02:20 PM

Change from 3-4 appears imminent
by Horace Greeley

Every move the New England Patriots have made this offseason signal one thing and one thing alone: they're going to be switching from the 3-4 defensive system.

First it was a simple move that almost no one noticed. The Patriots pried Marcus Stroud away from the Buffalo Bills and signed him to a modest 2-year deal. A 10-year veteran, Stroud has demonstrated the versatility to play on both the 3-4 and 4-3 defensive line.

Then the Patriots cut what was seemingly their only pass rushing linebacker, Tully Banta-Cain. Any defensive strategist from Dick LeBeau to Juan Castillo could tell you that the 3-4 system needs effective pass rushers.

And finally, the Patriots have worked out a deal which will bring in Albert Haynesworth from the Washington Redskins. Haynesworth is an elite talent in the NFL but has been outspoken about not wanting to play in the 3-4 system.

Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has use primarily the 3-4 system throughout his coaching career, but he also prides himself on being one step ahead of the league. As more and more teams switch to the 3-4 defense, it's time to incorporate a different scheme to stay ahead of the curve.

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pkopwqzsdcvbn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 395 Senior Member	Patriots to switch from 3-4 defense Change from 3-4 appears imminent by Horace Greeley Every move the New England Patriots have made this offseason signal one thing and one thing alone: they're going to be switching from the 3-4 defensive system. First it was a simple move that almost no one noticed. The Patriots pried Marcus Stroud away from the Buffalo Bills and signed him to a modest 2-year deal. A 10-year veteran, Stroud has demonstrated the versatility to play on both the 3-4 and 4-3 defensive line. Then the Patriots cut what was seemingly their only pass rushing linebacker, Tully Banta-Cain. Any defensive strategist from Dick LeBeau to Juan Castillo could tell you that the 3-4 system needs effective pass rushers. And finally, the Patriots have worked out a deal which will bring in Albert Haynesworth from the Washington Redskins. Haynesworth is an elite talent in the NFL but has been outspoken about not wanting to play in the 3-4 system. Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has use primarily the 3-4 system throughout his coaching career, but he also prides himself on being one step ahead of the league. As more and more teams switch to the 3-4 defense, it's time to incorporate a different scheme to stay ahead of the curve.
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