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Put Up Your Dukes
The 3-4 defense isn’t as easy as it looks

Posted: Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 | Jamie Dukes Tags: 3-4 defense, Adalius Thomas, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware, Greg Ellis, James Harrison, LaMarr Woodley, Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, Shaun Phillips, Shawne Merriman, Tampa 2, Terrell Suggs

The bar has been set with the recent success of the Cowboys, Patriots, Ravens, Chargers and Steelers’ 3-4 defenses, and now it has become vogue to run the scheme. As many as 15 teams are either making the switch or infusing elements of the 3-4 defense, but can they be successful? Here are five key ingredients that will make or break the transition.

Posts Tagged ‘3-4 defense’

Put Up Your Dukes The 3-4 defense isn’t as easy as it looks

Put Up Your Dukes
The 3-4 defense isn’t as easy as it looks