ivotuk
Well-known member
He's partial to the 4-3, but he also played in a 3-4. He said the most important thing is to have personell to fit the scheme, something Seattle did not have. Per Wyman, it's difficult to find good LBs right now, which makes the 4-3 more palatable. And he believes that reading and reacting to gaps is much easier in the 4-3.
Our 4-3 was historically bad, but i put that on Ken Norton. He's a great LB coach, just not a DC. Pete never should have promoted him after his struggles as DC in Oakland.
Other notes from Wyman and Bob:
Per Dave Wyman believes that "reads" can be much cleaner in the 4-3 as opposed to the 3-4
NFC 3-4 and 4-3 is even (16-32)
AFC: 3-4 and 4-3 is even
Top 10 Scoring Defenses: 8 of the Top 10 are a 4-3 defense
Top 10 Defenses in Yards are 4-3 Defense. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 The 3-4 teams are ranked 7, 8, 9, & 10
Again, it's much easier to sign 3 Linebackers than it is to find 4 Linebackers. Especially since the 3-4 Linebacker requires different body types.
Cody Barton was great in a 4-3, but he's not built for the 3-4. As of right now, we have nobody at Linebacker.
One other note, it's easier to load up on defensive talent when you keep picking in the Top 5 or 10 as many times as the Cardinals, Rams, and 49ers have.
Our 4-3 was historically bad, but i put that on Ken Norton. He's a great LB coach, just not a DC. Pete never should have promoted him after his struggles as DC in Oakland.
Other notes from Wyman and Bob:
Per Dave Wyman believes that "reads" can be much cleaner in the 4-3 as opposed to the 3-4
NFC 3-4 and 4-3 is even (16-32)
AFC: 3-4 and 4-3 is even
Top 10 Scoring Defenses: 8 of the Top 10 are a 4-3 defense
Top 10 Defenses in Yards are 4-3 Defense. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 The 3-4 teams are ranked 7, 8, 9, & 10
Again, it's much easier to sign 3 Linebackers than it is to find 4 Linebackers. Especially since the 3-4 Linebacker requires different body types.
Cody Barton was great in a 4-3, but he's not built for the 3-4. As of right now, we have nobody at Linebacker.
One other note, it's easier to load up on defensive talent when you keep picking in the Top 5 or 10 as many times as the Cardinals, Rams, and 49ers have.