tallahasseetuck Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 With the emergence of Crowell (who is listed as the backup for MLB as well), couldn't the Bills transition to a 3-4 with relative ease? This puts fewer of our crappy linemen on the field, and maximizes Sam Adams and his stop-gap abilities. Watching Pittsburgh yesterday, I never knew where the blitz was coming from. This is guaranteed if Cottrell becomes our head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 With the emergence of Crowell (who is listed as the backup for MLB as well), couldn't the Bills transition to a 3-4 with relative ease? This puts fewer of our crappy linemen on the field, and maximizes Sam Adams and his stop-gap abilities. Watching Pittsburgh yesterday, I never knew where the blitz was coming from. This is guaranteed if Cottrell becomes our head coach. 569481[/snapback] Sam Adams can't anchor a 34 Defense....no way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 With the emergence of Crowell (who is listed as the backup for MLB as well), couldn't the Bills transition to a 3-4 with relative ease? This puts fewer of our crappy linemen on the field, and maximizes Sam Adams and his stop-gap abilities. Watching Pittsburgh yesterday, I never knew where the blitz was coming from. This is guaranteed if Cottrell becomes our head coach. 569481[/snapback] I don't see either Sam Adams at this point in his career or any other DT currently on our roster being able to properly handle the 2 gap system. Sam used to do it, but he seems to have lost some foot speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 With the emergence of Crowell (who is listed as the backup for MLB as well), couldn't the Bills transition to a 3-4 with relative ease? This puts fewer of our crappy linemen on the field, and maximizes Sam Adams and his stop-gap abilities. Watching Pittsburgh yesterday, I never knew where the blitz was coming from. This is guaranteed if Cottrell becomes our head coach. 569481[/snapback] adams is a pass-rusher, not a run-stuffing NT.........he didn't want to stop the run this year and he won't next year....... on top of that schobel and kelsey are strickly 4-3 ends........they don't have the bulk to play end in a 3-4........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallahasseetuck Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 Sam used to do it, but he seems to have lost some foot speed. 569484[/snapback] I think this plays into that - He doesn't need to move any faster... just hold his ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I think this plays into that - He doesn't need to move any faster... just hold his ground... 569489[/snapback] To play NT in the 3-4 scheme you have to have foot speed and the ability to contain more than one guy for several seconds. Sam is beyond that, at his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 In addition to no nose tackle, I don't think either of our ends could play a 3-4. If we did go 3-4, a guy like Bannon might be the best fit at end--even over Kelsay and Schobel. The latter two would probably get eaten up against the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 In addition to no nose tackle, I don't think either of our ends could play a 3-4. If we did go 3-4, a guy like Bannon might be the best fit at end--even over Kelsay and Schobel. The latter two would probably get eaten up against the run. 569495[/snapback] I actually think Kelsay could play the run better than he has...he's not getting a lot of action early in the downs. But, you're spot on about Schobel. Why neutralize what is your best defensive lineman's best skill set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Yep, let's run the 3-4. Never mind that we don't have one defensive lineman that fits the scheme, we have FOUR linebackers whose names we know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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