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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Those off-tackle plays are especially prone to getting beat, especially given Ford's ability (blessing/curse) to get upfield so fast. It's how teams used to deal with DT - they'd just run right underneath him as he exploded to the outside shoulder.
Houston's less easy to do that to because he's able to get into a body and disengage before starting his pass rush so he can deal with both. But then we get back to where we always get on this argument - Houston's simply better in coverage than Ford is.
Sutton has to play some guessing games to keep teams off-balance when it comes to how he's dealing with his OLB's, that's for damn sure. And if he's wrong, there's a play to be made there.
Again - I'm not a fair ask here because I'm a 4-3 proponent but the simplicity of the scheme and it's general repeatability makes it a better call for a team that's likely going to see a lot of defensive turnover in the near future due to contracts needed on the offensive side of the ball. It's less dynamic but it's also a hell of a lot less prone to simply misfiring and leaving gaps, IMO.
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It's easier to draft for I think, and fill spots in.
I just don't think these days theres much damn difference. Teams aren't sitting in the base d very much anymore.
Look at the top D's in the league. They just have so much talent. I think that's the only way to slow down these offenses. Just stack your D with crazy talent everywhere and hope.
Essentially, good luck