Pandion Haliaetus
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In this game...
3-4-4 look
Bennett-Rubin-Mebane
Irvin-Wagner-Wright-Chancellor
Lane-Thomas-McCray-Sherman
You got enough beef on the line to still successfully stuff the run.
You can pass-rush one or two of the LBers, or even blitz one of the DBs.
You can contain Ginn and Olsen from making big, splash plays.
You can play man on Ginn with Lane/Sherman, with the ability to flip high low responsibilities with Thomas and McCray to bracket deep coverage to Ginn's side.
Play man with any of the LBs on Olsen, and then use McCray to bracket him over the top. Or bracket Olsen with any two LBs.
The overall athleticism in the middle of the defense would help contain Newton's running ability.
You get a fresh Avril off the bench in probable passing situations.
You can drop a Lber (Irvin, Wright) for another DB in Nickel Defense. But it wouldnt be necessary as they dont have any other big playmakers at WR. And any of the taller LBers can cover Funchess.
Really the only downside of this look is defending Tolbert and an probably an OL or two to block the 2nd level in run looks. Tolbert would be able to get a hat on an LB as a lead blocker and be tough to bring down as a runner. But this look forces him in the game for the Panthers to have success and it will wear him down quicker.
Seahawks wont play this defense. It would be a great look if Mebane and Rubin were younger and could still generate a dominant pass rush. And if Richard wasnt in his first year as coordinator and the Seahawks practiced and played in this look more often.
But this look to me would take away Cam as a runner, take away Ginn and Olsen as play-makers, with the only downside being a sacrifice of run defense in the 2nd level if LBs cant get off thier blocks. However, a plus side it also gives more opportunity for turnovers with more bodies flowing towards the tackle and more bodies defending the pass and tightening up on the pesky seams.
3-4-4 look
Bennett-Rubin-Mebane
Irvin-Wagner-Wright-Chancellor
Lane-Thomas-McCray-Sherman
You got enough beef on the line to still successfully stuff the run.
You can pass-rush one or two of the LBers, or even blitz one of the DBs.
You can contain Ginn and Olsen from making big, splash plays.
You can play man on Ginn with Lane/Sherman, with the ability to flip high low responsibilities with Thomas and McCray to bracket deep coverage to Ginn's side.
Play man with any of the LBs on Olsen, and then use McCray to bracket him over the top. Or bracket Olsen with any two LBs.
The overall athleticism in the middle of the defense would help contain Newton's running ability.
You get a fresh Avril off the bench in probable passing situations.
You can drop a Lber (Irvin, Wright) for another DB in Nickel Defense. But it wouldnt be necessary as they dont have any other big playmakers at WR. And any of the taller LBers can cover Funchess.
Really the only downside of this look is defending Tolbert and an probably an OL or two to block the 2nd level in run looks. Tolbert would be able to get a hat on an LB as a lead blocker and be tough to bring down as a runner. But this look forces him in the game for the Panthers to have success and it will wear him down quicker.
Seahawks wont play this defense. It would be a great look if Mebane and Rubin were younger and could still generate a dominant pass rush. And if Richard wasnt in his first year as coordinator and the Seahawks practiced and played in this look more often.
But this look to me would take away Cam as a runner, take away Ginn and Olsen as play-makers, with the only downside being a sacrifice of run defense in the 2nd level if LBs cant get off thier blocks. However, a plus side it also gives more opportunity for turnovers with more bodies flowing towards the tackle and more bodies defending the pass and tightening up on the pesky seams.