Experience In A 3-4?

Danno · 04-19-2013, 06:12 PM

Most of these guys have played some version of a 3-4 nearly every year they've been in the league.

Spags ran an occasional 3-4 set and Williams ran a ton of it.

I think Payton noticed our best athletes played their best ball when we were in 3-4 sets, so it was probably a pretty easy decision to convert to the 3-4 as our base.

I'd imagine we'll still run some 4-3 this year too.

I can't help but wonder if signing/drafting players like Galette, Wilson, Bunkley, Hicks, Jordan were part of the plan to eventually convert to a 3-4 all along.

Rugby Saint II · 04-19-2013, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Most of these guys have played some version of a 3-4 nearly every year they've been in the league.

Spags ran an occasional 3-4 set and Williams ran a ton of it.

I think Payton noticed our best athletes played their best ball when we were in 3-4 sets, so it was probably a pretty easy decision to convert to the 3-4 as our base.

I'd imagine we'll still run some 4-3 this year too.

I can't help but wonder if signing/drafting players like Galette, Wilson, Bunkley, Hicks, Jordan were part of the plan to eventually convert to a 3-4 all along.

I've wondered the same thing.......but then why would they hire a 4-3 coach last year?

Danno · 04-19-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I've wondered the same thing.......but then why would they hire a 4-3 coach last year?

I have no earthly idea Dale. Maybe because several of our respected veterans were best suited for a 4-3?

Vilma, Ellis, and Smith are all 4-3 players to a T. Maybe they thought that 2012 would be their last shot? After all Hicks would make a great 4-3 DT (3-tech) and maybe Spags could elevate Ellis' game, and Vilma played better in a 4-3 and...

Hell, I don't friggin know.

I thought it was a good idea too at first.

I'd love to hear Payton explain why he thought it was a good idea.

04-19-2013, 06:12 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Experience In A 3-4? Most of these guys have played some version of a 3-4 nearly every year they've been in the league. Spags ran an occasional 3-4 set and Williams ran a ton of it. I think Payton noticed our best athletes played their best ball when we were in 3-4 sets, so it was probably a pretty easy decision to convert to the 3-4 as our base. I'd imagine we'll still run some 4-3 this year too. I can't help but wonder if signing/drafting players like Galette, Wilson, Bunkley, Hicks, Jordan were part of the plan to eventually convert to a 3-4 all along.

04-19-2013, 07:06 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,198	Re: Experience In A 3-4? Originally Posted by Danno Most of these guys have played some version of a 3-4 nearly every year they've been in the league. Spags ran an occasional 3-4 set and Williams ran a ton of it. I think Payton noticed our best athletes played their best ball when we were in 3-4 sets, so it was probably a pretty easy decision to convert to the 3-4 as our base. I'd imagine we'll still run some 4-3 this year too. I can't help but wonder if signing/drafting players like Galette, Wilson, Bunkley, Hicks, Jordan were part of the plan to eventually convert to a 3-4 all along. I've wondered the same thing.......but then why would they hire a 4-3 coach last year?

04-19-2013, 07:18 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Experience In A 3-4? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I've wondered the same thing.......but then why would they hire a 4-3 coach last year? I have no earthly idea Dale. Maybe because several of our respected veterans were best suited for a 4-3? Vilma, Ellis, and Smith are all 4-3 players to a T. Maybe they thought that 2012 would be their last shot? After all Hicks would make a great 4-3 DT (3-tech) and maybe Spags could elevate Ellis' game, and Vilma played better in a 4-3 and... Hell, I don't friggin know. I thought it was a good idea too at first. I'd love to hear Payton explain why he thought it was a good idea. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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