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Re: Source says Packers pick Dom Capers for the DC position
I really don't like our DT's, I don't think they can take on double teams, which is a must at 3-4. But hey, I don't cheer for a player's success, I cheer for the Green Bay Packers.
And regarding our corners playing best at man coverage, that WAS true. They are getting older, they're not as fast, and in zone they can use they experience to hawk for the ball. Woodson will be even more of a beast, but Harris probably won't be back, and let's face it, he don't have the hips to play at an elite level anymore, and he is too expensive to play nickel. And at zone A.J. will be one of the best in the league, like he was in college.
IF we change to zone, cause like MM said in the press conference, Baltimore plays 3-4 and mostly man coverage...
oomparific said:I wanted the 3-4 about 4 weeks into the season this year lol... As for Kampman being undersized - as many have already stated, he's not real far off. Also, he has one of the highest motors in the league and faced double teams (if not help from a third and occasionally a 4th blocker) all year. The 3-4 will BEG that our down linemen get double teamed and allow linebackers to flow freely (which is when Hawk is truly at his best).
Also, Pickett is almost the ideal NT for a 3-4, I just wonder about his ability to go every down. However, Jolly should be able to hold his own when he's called on to rest Pickett. Another point in favor of the 3-4 is the fact it cuts an offensive playbook way down. Angles and lanes are drastically altered by the exchange of a down lineman for a linebacker. Our already opportunistic defense could easily thrive with the right schemes.
The one down side is that the 3-4 is traditionally a zone defense and our two best corners are at their best in man coverage. I'm really looking forward to this and the selection truly surprised me. Prior to learning we had picked Capers, I was hoping for Gruden or Rex Ryan (who is going to the Jets)
I really don't like our DT's, I don't think they can take on double teams, which is a must at 3-4. But hey, I don't cheer for a player's success, I cheer for the Green Bay Packers.
And regarding our corners playing best at man coverage, that WAS true. They are getting older, they're not as fast, and in zone they can use they experience to hawk for the ball. Woodson will be even more of a beast, but Harris probably won't be back, and let's face it, he don't have the hips to play at an elite level anymore, and he is too expensive to play nickel. And at zone A.J. will be one of the best in the league, like he was in college.
IF we change to zone, cause like MM said in the press conference, Baltimore plays 3-4 and mostly man coverage...