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Re: Could it be time for some 4-3 D?
My answer to this question/post would be.......NO! But I wonder if some of you really watch these games or just to movement of the ball?? The Steelers have always run a variation of a 4-3. It isnt their base defense but you will see several times throughout a game they are going 4-3.
Here is what I think..we all know my complaints about LeBeau not bringing pressure after the QB. This last game versus the Texans he only blitz 1 time. He is doing this for two reasons. One, because he uses his SS at or near the box and LOS of scrimmage many times through out the game. You have to run a deep cover 1 behind that. Problem with that is you need a FS who is strong in coverage. This is problem two. The Steelers dont have that. So to compensate you need to drop your backers more often in coverage (zone underneath).
I think eventually and not too far away LeBeau is going to change this approach. He is going to be forced too. The front 3 isnt getting enough of a push and I think LeBeau is going to have to be forced to send his backers more after the QB.
That's just my opinion.
My answer to this question/post would be.......NO! But I wonder if some of you really watch these games or just to movement of the ball?? The Steelers have always run a variation of a 4-3. It isnt their base defense but you will see several times throughout a game they are going 4-3.
Here is what I think..we all know my complaints about LeBeau not bringing pressure after the QB. This last game versus the Texans he only blitz 1 time. He is doing this for two reasons. One, because he uses his SS at or near the box and LOS of scrimmage many times through out the game. You have to run a deep cover 1 behind that. Problem with that is you need a FS who is strong in coverage. This is problem two. The Steelers dont have that. So to compensate you need to drop your backers more often in coverage (zone underneath).
I think eventually and not too far away LeBeau is going to change this approach. He is going to be forced too. The front 3 isnt getting enough of a push and I think LeBeau is going to have to be forced to send his backers more after the QB.
That's just my opinion.
His name is Troy. 
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