MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?id=1989339 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Here's excerpt OK, so it isn't exactly the football equivalent of "That '70s Show," we agree.But with most of the dust having settled now in the NFL's annual offseason coaching carousel, it appears at least seven franchises in 2005 will employ the 3-4 defense as their principal "base" front. Three more clubs figure to incorporate the 3-4 scheme part-time into their overall defensive philosophies and one of those could still switch full-time to the three-man front.That represents the most potential 3-4 franchises since the defense was all the rage in the '70s, when approximately three-quarters of the clubs swore by it, and it is an increase of three teams from the 2004 campaign. The net gain of plus-three for the defense can be attributed, in part, to the elevation of defensive coordinators Romeo Crennel and Mike Nolan, at Cleveland and San Francisco, respectively, to head coaching positions. Two other teams, Denver and Dallas, have also decided to add the 3-4 to their repertoire. The Broncos may yet decide to change to the 3-4 as their "base" defense.In fact, the only 3-4 team from last season that will switch to the more standard 4-3 front in 2005 is Baltimore, where Rex Ryan has supplanted Nolan as the coordinator. So why the sudden re-emergence of a scheme that, a few years ago, seemed permanently consigned to the NFL trash bin?"It's a great equalizer," said Nolan, who installed the 3-4 in Baltimore in 2003, after he supplanted Marvin Lewis as the coordinator there. "There still aren't that many teams using it, so it presents a challenge for offenses that have to prepare for it. And it's very flexible and allows you to do a lot of things."Nolan last week hired Billy Davis, who in 13 league seasons has never before been a coordinator, to run his defense. Davis got the job, in part, because his principal area of expertise has been linebackers, the key to any 3-4 front. And he has extensive experience in the scheme, having worked on staffs with notable 3-4 proponents like Bill Cowher, Dom Capers and Wade Phillips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Sizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy1592 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Which one are you referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Which one are you referring to?huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 "The Great Equalizer" sounds like a roller coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Flight Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 2005? No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2012/01/17/miami-dolphins-defensive-coordinator-mike-nolan-leaves-for-same-job-with-atlanta-falcons/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4837350More Nolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Article more than 9 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/dolphins-lose-mike-nolan-_n_1212525.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TOWNnDOWN Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Wonder how may teams run 3-4 base these days?? this is almost a 10 year old article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Article more than 9 years old.Yup I've put links from then to now, all stating how Nolan prefers a 34 alignment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIAfan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am done. This has stopped becoming about getting a better understand of the system we are going to run and more about I am right and they are wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am done. This has stopped becoming about getting a better understand of the system we are going to run and more about I am right and they are wrong.Quit crying. You're the one Says he's never run a 34 ever, yet he's quoted about it's virtues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIAfan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Quit crying. You're the one Says he's never run a 34 ever, yet he's quoted about it's virtuesShow me where I said he never ran a 3-4 ever. DONT WORRY. ILL WAIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Show me where I said he never ran a 3-4 ever. DONT WORRY. ILL WAITWhy are you mad then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIAfan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Why are you mad then?Why are you stalling. You made a claim. BACK IT UP. Waiting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Radical Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Quit crying. You're the one Says he's never run a 34 ever, yet he's quoted about it's virtuesWhat part of hybrid cannot you not get through your skull? Hybrid incorporates elements of both defenses.That means at times, there will be 3-4 looks that play like 4-3s, 4-3 looks that play like 3-4s, and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Not stalling. Literally only posting reference material about Nolan. You know links...not opinion. Now draw your own conclusions, manWhat part of hybrid cannot you not get through your skull? Hybrid incorporates elements of both defenses.That means at times, there will be 3-4 looks that play like 4-3s, 4-3 looks that play like 3-4s, and so on.What part of supporting links can you not provide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Bump for all to add supporting links about Nolan and his base package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Mike Nolan: Falcons sticking to 4-3JANUARY 18, 2012 4:44:19 PM PSTBy Pat YasinskasMike Nolan is usually viewed as a coach that runs the 3-4 defense. But the Atlanta Falcons are going to be sticking with the 4-3. In a conference call with the Atlanta media Wednesday, Nolan, who was hired Tuesday as the team's defensive coordinator, made it a point to clarify that perception is not reality. He said he’s been an NFL coordinator for 14 seasons. He said, in seven of those seasons, he’s run the 3-4 and has run the 4-3 the other seven seasons. He also pointed out that he’s used elements of both schemes simultaneously.“It’s my philosophy that you build your scheme around the players, not the other way around,’’ Nolan said. “What has been built there, I think is a very solid foundation on a 4-3 defense.’’ Nolan, who ran the 3-4 as defensive coordinator in Miami the last two seasons, said sticking with the 4-3 was not an order handed down by coach Mike Smith as he interviewed for the job. Nolan said he and Smith watched film together of Atlanta’s defense and he asked what Smith’s vision going forward was. “Mike’s response was very honest and frank,’’ Nolan said. “He said, "Look, we’ve built to this 4-3 and this is what we are and this is what we look like, but I want you to look at it as well." Nolan said Smith was open to all ideas as they talked, but the two agreed a dramatic change in scheme wasn't needed. “I think Mike’s open-minded about that, but I do believe that the vision for them and the target they’ve been hitting is one that we want to stay consistent and go forward in that respect,’’ Nolan said. “If I felt like it could be easily tweaked to go to something else because I thought it would be better, then I would obviously suggest it. But, as it is, I think the track they’ve been on is good." Nolan said he had other opportunities as a defensive coordinator elsewhere. It was reported he was a possible candidate for the job in New Orleans. But Nolan said his familiarity with Smith (the two worked together in Baltimore) was a selling point. “To me, it just was a good fit," Nolan said. “More than anything, I want to win. The Falcons have been doing a good job of that. They haven’t reached their ultimate goal yet. But everybody’s in pursuit of that and only one team gets to get it at the end. But this is a football team that’s very close. Hopefully, I can add to that and be a part of that.’’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daywalker Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Old or not it makes me think nolan found our linebacker gems from last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Old or not it makes me think nolan found our linebacker gems from last yearI agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Here's excerpt OK, so it isn't exactly the football equivalent of "That '70s Show," we agree.But with most of the dust having settled now in the NFL's annual offseason coaching carousel, it appears at least seven franchises in 2005 will employ the 3-4 defense as their principal "base" front. Three more clubs figure to incorporate the 3-4 scheme part-time into their overall defensive philosophies and one of those could still switch full-time to the three-man front.That represents the most potential 3-4 franchises since the defense was all the rage in the '70s, when approximately three-quarters of the clubs swore by it, and it is an increase of three teams from the 2004 campaign. The net gain of plus-three for the defense can be attributed, in part, to the elevation of defensive coordinators Romeo Crennel and Mike Nolan, at Cleveland and San Francisco, respectively, to head coaching positions. Two other teams, Denver and Dallas, have also decided to add the 3-4 to their repertoire. The Broncos may yet decide to change to the 3-4 as their "base" defense.In fact, the only 3-4 team from last season that will switch to the more standard 4-3 front in 2005 is Baltimore, where Rex Ryan has supplanted Nolan as the coordinator. So why the sudden re-emergence of a scheme that, a few years ago, seemed permanently consigned to the NFL trash bin?"It's a great equalizer," said Nolan, who installed the 3-4 in Baltimore in 2003, after he supplanted Marvin Lewis as the coordinator there. "There still aren't that many teams using it, so it presents a challenge for offenses that have to prepare for it. And it's very flexible and allows you to do a lot of things."Nolan last week hired Billy Davis, who in 13 league seasons has never before been a coordinator, to run his defense. Davis got the job, in part, because his principal area of expertise has been linebackers, the key to any 3-4 front. And he has extensive experience in the scheme, having worked on staffs with notable 3-4 proponents like Bill Cowher, Dom Capers and Wade Phillips.Bumperoni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvmintcheeze Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 "The Great Equalizer" sounds like a roller coaster.I was thinking Colt revolvers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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