Problem is that's its a different 3-4 that relies on faster somewhat smallers OLBs which we don't have right now.
I'm not totally against the move, but it might have to be addressed again in 2 yrs because he's 77 yrs old. Gimmie Fangio or someone younger & proven because of age that's all I'm sayin.
Different 3-4 yes. The OLB's aren't necessarily smaller though. Lamar Woodley 6'2 265...Alex Okafor 6'3 260...about the same measurables as far as speed and agility. Problem is, Okafor is probably our most talented OLB. We need to improve the stable of talent at OLB. LeBeau can definitely help in identifying potential talent there. Size isn't necessarily the issue, it's talent period.
In LeBeau's system though, believe it or not, the key people in his base 3-4 are the middle triangle. The NT and the 2 ILBs. If DWash comes back (changed for the better I hope) and we land someone like David Harris, and we resign Dan Williams, we'd have a great foundation. Okafor is serviceable as the Woodley type player.
The bigger problem is finding the DE's needed to effectively execute his style of 3-4 as the ones we have are better suited for the 1 gap.
I love LeBeau and think he could be a great pickup at DC in the short term,
BUT...I think he would serve us better in an advisory role in the long term. Unless he is able to adapt to a 1 gap system.
