re: The 3-4 defense traditionally relies in a dominant NG

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So we want the ng getting blown off the ball?

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No, not at all. What you're thinking of is a traditional 2-gap NT...that requires a big, space-water type that won't get pushed off the line and can "cover" both gaps on either side of the center.

A one gap NT on the other hand, is only responsible for one gap (on either side of the center, however the play is called) and is expected to get more penetration/pressure than his 2-gap counterpart. I kind of think of it like we just play three 3-4 DEs with the middle guy being only slightly bigger.

That's my understand at least.