4-3 v 3-4 Scheme for Gannon

[Redsz]

Hi all, I understand that Gannon runs a 4-3 base alignment for his defense. If correct, does this mean that we will now be changing personnel extensively on that side of the ball? Who sticks? Who doesn't?

 

[unseenaz]

Doubt it. I listened to an early interview when he took the Philly DC job and said he doesn't prefer either base D, he builds the playbook based on the current personnel.

 

[oaken1]

nothing will change much... defenses spend most of their time in the nickle anyway these days... plus, we have lots of tweeners on the defensive front...

 

[Tacticool Nerd]

From doing some research he does a multiple fronts kind of defense.

 

[football karma]

Hi all, I understand that Gannon runs a 4-3 base alignment for his defense. If correct, does this mean that we will now be changing personnel extensively on that side of the ball? Who sticks? Who doesn't?

Doubt it. I listened to an early interview when he took the Philly DC job and said he doesn't prefer either base D, he builds the playbook based on the current personnel.

the team has 4-3 personnel

Simmons is a WOLB. Collins is a SAM or a Mike

Zach Allen and Cam Thomas are 4-3 DEs

 

[slanidrac16]

the team has 4-3 personnel

Simmons is a WOLB. Collins is a SAM or a Mike

Zach Allen and Cam Thomas are 4-3 DEs

Add Hargrove and Carter at DT and we might have something going here.

 

[Jasper]

the team has 4-3 personnel

Simmons is a WOLB. Collins is a SAM or a Mike

Zach Allen and Cam Thomas are 4-3 DEs

Unfortunately we don’t have anyone relevant as a DT or NT. No, Lawrence and Foku do not count.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

I will expect both Simmons and Collins to make a huge improvement. If not, keep the scissors handy

 

[CardsFan88]

Well, if we're going to switch, having the 3rd pick should help.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

Unfortunately we don’t have anyone relevant as a DT or NT. No, Lawrence and Foku do not count.

We can get one in R1 or R2 this draft if they choose to.

 

[FB94]

Anderson then the DL from Baylor

 

[Redsz]

Well, if we're going to switch, having the 3rd pick should help.

Agree. Wonder if this means we might lean towards Carter more than Anderson?

 

[BurqueCardFan]

Doubt it. I listened to an early interview when he took the Philly DC job and said he doesn't prefer either base D, he builds the playbook based on the current personnel.

That’s refreshing. A coach that actually adapts his schemes to fit the strengths of your players. If he can get Simmons on the right track, that will be a great start

 

[Rohinaz]

Unfortunately we don’t have anyone relevant as a DT or NT. No, Lawrence and Foku do not count.

Actually if you wanted lawrence early in the year he was very disruptive. Problem is he has been injured every year.

 

[AZCB34]

I will expect both Simmons and Collins to make a huge improvement. If not, keep the scissors handy

Collins quite possible. Simmons I have my doubts

 

[BigDavis75]

This season the eagles had this great player named Hasson Reddick that gave them a lot a of flexibility where they could morph between a 3-4 and 4-3. If only we had players like that I think we would be a much better team

 

[Jasper]

This season the eagles had this great player named Hasson Reddick that gave them a lot a of flexibility where they could morph between a 3-4 and 4-3. If only we had players like that I think we would be a much better team

The same tweener that was too small/light to play DE/pass rusher so me moved him to ILB a position he never played before?

 

[Buckybird]

Unfortunately we don’t have anyone relevant as a DT or NT. No, Lawrence and Foku do not count.

That’s about to change

 

[Buckybird]

I’d think Gannon will go hard after DT Javon Hargrave in FA

 

[QuebecCard]

The same tweener that was too small/light to play DE/pass rusher so me moved him to ILB a position he never played before?

Reddick played ILB at the Senior Bowl, leading to the evaluation that he could make the transition at the next level.

 

[BritCard]

Hi all, I understand that Gannon runs a 4-3 base alignment for his defense. If correct, does this mean that we will now be changing personnel extensively on that side of the ball? Who sticks? Who doesn't?

We played 4-3 most of last year but my understanding is that Gannon uses multiple fronts so I don't think he's tied to anything and will adjust based on the personnel.

 

[Harry]

This season the eagles had this great player named Hasson Reddick that gave them a lot a of flexibility where they could morph between a 3-4 and 4-3. If only we had players like that I think we would be a much better team

Simmons could be used more often to pressure the QB like Reddick. I think that would play to his strength.

 

[Timm Rosenbach]

Doubt it. I listened to an early interview when he took the Philly DC job and said he doesn't prefer either base D, he builds the playbook based on the current personnel.

Thank Goodness. I am tired of stubborn coaches who force major adjustments of scheme regardless of personnel.

 

[Chopper0080]

Thank Goodness. I am tired of stubborn coaches who force major adjustments of scheme regardless of personnel.

It is a bit of a cliche. Facts are that our defense front has very few players that are scheme dependent.

Nice part is that both Anderson and Carter fit player comps for guys in Philly. Carter's game is similar to Fletcher Cox and Will Anderson can fill the Reddick LB/DE role very easily. If they re-sign Allen, he would fit in as a DE. Same with Cam Thomas. Philly likes to run a defensive front rotation so that would shape the roster nicely.

Collins and Simmons have the most to win/lose in this shakeup. FA and the draft will likely tell you what you need to know there.

 

[QuebecCard]

I’d think Gannon will go hard after DT Javon Hargrave in FA

Sure, but he's a key re-sign for Philly.