Sean Payton on why Saints moved to 3-4 defense

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"I saw a lot of big runs with safeties in the box, and that was a concern." During Wednesday's media session at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix, Saints Coach Sean Payton gives his reasoning for switching to a 3-4 defensive scheme

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SmashMouth · 03-21-2013, 12:27 AM

He looks determined... and he's drafting a LT... after seeing the vids.

spkb25 · 03-21-2013, 06:53 AM

Really liked how he spoke about the big picture when it came to Drew. Far too may short-sighted fans. Basically you start trying to create more than is there because you have to.

spkb25 · 03-21-2013, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

He looks determined... and he's drafting a LT... after seeing the vids.

He does look determined.

Joker · 03-21-2013, 08:20 AM

Something I've been saying, they need a Left Tackle. He was asked a question as to what keeps him up at night his answer OLB, LT. Don't be surprised if they don't sign a LT and draft an OLB for some pass rush that we haven't had in a while.

TheOak · 03-21-2013, 08:41 AM

Payton told holder that two things keep him awake at night.

@LarryHolder: Two things that keep Payton up at night: how can the #Saints improve at pass rush and who's going to play left tackle.

Rugby Saint II · 03-21-2013, 02:40 PM

Wow, that's the same thing that keeps me up at night.

Danno · 03-21-2013, 02:49 PM

I didn't see the video, but running a 3-4 adds a couple more LB's and a couple less D-linemen to the roster.

LB's are typically excellent special teams players.

We certainly could use some ST upgrades.

iceshack149 · 03-21-2013, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

We certainly could use some ST upgrades.

Starting with ST coach. That Giants game was infuriating.

Vrillon82 · 03-21-2013, 08:16 PM

I think Gregg Williams ability to switch into 3-4 packages is what prompted Payton to make the change.

It was the 3-4 packages Williams did that showed the most success on the defense even with the personel out there. That was also true to the 3-3-5 which is what the Saints ran in the SB as well. If I am not mistaken, the 2010 season where the Saints defense was ranked Top 10 actually, most of that seasons scheme was 3-4.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: Sean Payton on why Saints moved to 3-4 defense Really liked how he spoke about the big picture when it came to Drew. Far too may short-sighted fans. Basically you start trying to create more than is there because you have to.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: Sean Payton on why Saints moved to 3-4 defense Originally Posted by SmashMouth He looks determined... and he's drafting a LT... after seeing the vids. He does look determined.

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Vrillon82 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,127	Re: Sean Payton on why Saints moved to 3-4 defense I think Gregg Williams ability to switch into 3-4 packages is what prompted Payton to make the change. It was the 3-4 packages Williams did that showed the most success on the defense even with the personel out there. That was also true to the 3-3-5 which is what the Saints ran in the SB as well. If I am not mistaken, the 2010 season where the Saints defense was ranked Top 10 actually, most of that seasons scheme was 3-4.
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