switching to the 3-4 defense

[jason1981]

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What will move to 3-4 mean to Chiefs’ Dorsey?

Posted: February 18th, 2009 | Adam Schefter | Tags: Glenn Dorsey, Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City announced its coaching staff this week. What it didn’t announce is that the Chiefs are planning to switch to a 3-4 defense.
Under the guidance of new defensive coaches Clancy Pendergast and Gary Gibbs, the Chiefs are turning to the defense that has done so well for Pittsburgh and is back in vogue in the NFL. The Chiefs are going 3-4.
Now Kansas City is going to have to tailor its personnel accordingly. But what is most intriguing and mysterious about it is where last year’s first-round pick, defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey, fits in. Dorsey might not be stout enough to play nose tackle in a 3-4, and he might not be big enough to play end in that style of defense.
One year after becoming Kansas City’s top pick, there now are questions about Dorsey’s role.
But the changes now are coming fast and furious in Kansas City, mainly on defense.

[Coach]

Beat me to it!

Indeed it'll be interesting to see what happens with Dorsey. I think there's no question that he'll be used as a DE next season, but I really hope that he's able to play the position effectively. Who knows, maybe it'll be just the change he needs.

Also now I've completely decided that our 1st round pick should be B.J. Raji, Boston College.

Agreed, if the Chiefs move to 3-4, I think Raji is the automatic pick.

I also heard another rumor today from Pat Kerwin on NFL radio today. He said that the possible reason that the Chiefs haven't annoucned the defensive coaching repsonibilities yet for the people we have hired is because we are not done hiring. He specifically named Romeo Crennel as an option to be the DC. That rumor would fall right in line with the rumors that the Chiefs will move to a 3-4.

Lastly, I know several of us are nervous about a transition to a 3-4 defense and the effects that it may have on this team and our roster. But I would point out that this team finished 30th in defense last year so how much of a risk are we really taking? If we finished 5th in defense last year, I'd be screaming. I like a 3-4 defense. I'm interested to see how it all plays out.

[Sn@keIze]

Agreed, if the Chiefs move to 3-4, I think Raji is the automatic pick.

I also heard another rumor today from Pat Kerwin on NFL radio today. He said that the possible reason that the Chiefs haven't annoucned the defensive coaching repsonibilities yet for the people we have hired is because we are not done hiring. He specifically named Romeo Crennel as an option to be the DC. That rumor would fall right in line with the rumors that the Chiefs will move to a 3-4.

Lastly, I know several of us are nervous about a transition to a 3-4 defense and the effects that it may have on this team and our roster. But I would point out that this team finished 30th in defense last year so how much of a risk are we really taking? If we finished 5th in defense last year, I'd be screaming. I like a 3-4 defense. I'm interested to see how it all plays out.

I wouldnt be so sure bout Raji, Im thinkin more Rey Maualuga [or even Laurenitis]. Simply because know you need less DT and more LB. But more than that, its Piolis way, like how he drafted Jerod Mayo last year for the Pats.

Yes im excited bout 3-4 too. The 43 wasnt working. Need a change. Plus its harder for QBs to read, especially if Pollard plays near the same depth as the LBs, you just dont know whos gonna blits.

[DT14PRIEST]

I wouldnt be so sure bout Raji, Im thinkin more Rey Maualuga [or even Laurenitis]. Simply because know you need less DT and more LB. But more than that, its Piolis way, like how he drafted Jerod Mayo last year for the Pats.

If we switch to 3-4 then we better find a commanding presence up front for the NT position either through FA or the Draft or you can kiss any real success with it good bye. Maluga may be great but without any help up front he'd end up just being a waste of a draft pick. If we do switch to 3-4 and don't address the NT position through FA then you can bet your money on it that the Chiefs will look long and hard at Raiji.

Like Ray Lewis said what made him so good was Ngata up front.

[Coach]

If we switch to 3-4 then we better find a commanding presence up front for the NT position either through FA or the Draft or you can kiss any real success with it good bye. Maluga may be great but without any help up front he'd end up just being a waste of a draft pick. If we do switch to 3-4 and don't address the NT position through FA then you can bet your money on it that the Chiefs will look long and hard at Raiji.

Like Ray Lewis said what made him so good was Ngata up front.

I agree. Raji seems to be a perfect fit for this pick if he's still on the board. Detroit may take him, although doubtful they would take a NT with the #1 pick.

[HokieChief 09]

BJ Raji looks like he drank too much cool-aid. Seriously, look at his picture. But for real, just because he fits the 3-4 scheme doesn't automatically mean we are going to draft him first.

[rodu]

How would it hurt our cap if Tamba gets cut?

[pbatrucker]

I can't see switching to a 3-4 this year, we don't have the right personnel. We could just trade rosters with the steelers and that would solve all our problems, OPPS, we still wouldn"t have an O line

[Coach]

How would it hurt our cap if Tamba gets cut?

Hali has a $1,745,520 cap number for 2008.

[Coach]

I can't see switching to a 3-4 this year, we don't have the right personnel. We could just trade rosters with the steelers and that would solve all our problems, OPPS, we still wouldn"t have an O line

Yes, we wouldn't want to lose our 30th ranking in NFL defense.

[prough91]

Yes, we wouldn't want to lose our 30th ranking in NFL defense.

Hey, its hard to look that bad.