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AsylumGuido 06-03-2025 08:22 AM

Brandon Staley's Defense Explained
 
A really good article here and a place to discuss the new defensive alignment.


Jeff Duncan: The 3-4 defense is back. Brandon Staley tells us what to expect from the new scheme

From the article above:

Former defensive ends Carl Granderson, Chase Young, Cam Jordan and Isaiah Foskey are now outside linebackers. They’ll be positioned on the edges and often aligned in a stand-up, two-point stance rather than a traditional three-point stance with their hands “in the dirt.” Essentially, they’re the Rickey Jackson and Pat Swilling of this iteration of the 3-4 defense.

Defensive tackles Davon Godchaux, Nathan Shepherd and Khalen Saunders are playing nose tackle and will often line up directly across from the center. Defensive ends Brian Bresee, Jonah Williams and Vernon Broughton will flank the nose tackle.

Inside linebackers Demario Davis and Pete Werner and cornerbacks Kool-Aid McKinstry and Isaac Yadom and Quincy Riley won’t experience much change to their alignment or responsibilities in the new defense.

The player who could benefit the most from the scheme change is Alontae Taylor, who will man the nickel back or “star” position. Derwin James and Jalen Ramsey made the Pro Bowl as the “star” during Staley’s stints with the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams, respectively.



Read much more here ...

AsylumGuido 06-03-2025 08:28 AM

Re: Brandon Staley's Defense Explained
 

dizzle88 06-03-2025 12:23 PM

Re: Brandon Staley's Defense Explained
 
I feel like Cam should have been moved inside, he doesn't have the speed anymore to be an outside backer....

saintsfan1976 06-03-2025 01:23 PM

Re: Brandon Staley's Defense Explained
 
Limit offenses to 20 points or less.

rezburna 06-03-2025 02:17 PM

Re: Brandon Staley's Defense Explained
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 1010148)
I feel like Cam should have been moved inside, he doesn't have the speed anymore to be an outside backer....

This.

AsylumGuido 06-03-2025 02:36 PM

Re: Brandon Staley's Defense Explained
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 1010148)
I feel like Cam should have been moved inside, he doesn't have the speed anymore to be an outside backer....

Let's wait to see what type of speed he has if that ankle injury is completely behind him. He was hobbled in '23 and finally had surgery last spring. I have a feeling that the new coaching staff has better insight into his capabilities than any of us.

AsylumGuido 06-03-2025 02:43 PM

Re: Brandon Staley's Defense Explained
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 1010149)
Limit offenses to 20 points or less.

I'd love that. That would put us in the top six based upon last season's stats. We were 19th last year at 23.41 PPG.

Crusader 06-04-2025 09:15 AM

Re: Brandon Staley's Defense Explained
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 1010141)
A really good article here and a place to discuss the new defensive alignment.

https://twitter.com/JeffDuncan_/stat...79559588942290

Jeff Duncan: The 3-4 defense is back. Brandon Staley tells us what to expect from the new scheme

From the article above:

Former defensive ends Carl Granderson, Chase Young, Cam Jordan and Isaiah Foskey are now outside linebackers. They’ll be positioned on the edges and often aligned in a stand-up, two-point stance rather than a traditional three-point stance with their hands “in the dirt.” Essentially, they’re the Rickey Jackson and Pat Swilling of this iteration of the 3-4 defense.

Defensive tackles Davon Godchaux, Nathan Shepherd and Khalen Saunders are playing nose tackle and will often line up directly across from the center. Defensive ends Brian Bresee, Jonah Williams and Vernon Broughton will flank the nose tackle.

Inside linebackers Demario Davis and Pete Werner and cornerbacks Kool-Aid McKinstry and Isaac Yadom and Quincy Riley won’t experience much change to their alignment or responsibilities in the new defense.

The player who could benefit the most from the scheme change is Alontae Taylor, who will man the nickel back or “star” position. Derwin James and Jalen Ramsey made the Pro Bowl as the “star” during Staley’s stints with the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams, respectively.



Read much more here ...


That was a good read! Thanks for posting.


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