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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2
I agree and disagree with points. I think Jones and NNadi can benefit from the switch. It seems like Speaks would benefit, but I'm not sure at this point that he would even be that good in a new system. I disagree with Ford playing well with his hand in the dirt. I know Hitchens played well in Dallas in a 4-3, but he didn't do anything well in KC even when trying to play in space in the middle. I don't know what to think of him. DOD needs to put on some weight in order not to break down. Ragland would appear lost.
My understanding is that Spags will also need shut down corner, currently not on the roster.
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I'd go by the idea that if he was good once in a 4-3(Hitchens) then he would be good again. DOD has had a year to see what is needed and will have an offseason to get stronger/bigger if needed. It seems like a match made in heaven for Speaks to me. 3 picks in the 1st 2 rounds and FA to improve talent level wherever it is most needed makes this switch about as painless as you could hope for. At least they're not looking at having to get 4-5 players that fit the new scheme.
I think one of the biggest problems of the defense this year was trying to fit the players to the scheme instead of the scheme to the players. That was Sutton's fault and I think it's the reason that finally got him fired.