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Is it a given that Steele is switching us to a 3-4 defense next year?
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:05 pm
I've seen this mentioned in a few places and am curious if it has been actually confirmed, just rumored based on Steele's history, or does it really just depend on this recruiting class?
Bonus question: how many ranters will explode at the thought?
Bonus question: how many ranters will explode at the thought?
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Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:07 pm to jbraua
We played nickel a lot this year b/c we didn't have 3 lb we trusted to put on the field, you really think we'll have more next year?
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:08 pm to OldManRiver
Lord I hope not we dont have the depth at LB
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:08 pm to OldManRiver
Well we used 2 linebackers but we have a slew of DEs that wouldn't be DEs in a 3-4
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:09 pm to OldManRiver
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We played nickel a lot this year b/c we didn't have 3 lb we trusted to put on the field, you really think we'll have more next year?
We played nickel a lot this year because almost no one runs 2 WR sets anymore.
To the OP, no. Steele won't be able to run a pure 3-4 or a 3-4 style defense just yet. There will be and already are 3 down man looks but it'll always be a hybrid defense.
This post was edited on 12/4/15 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:11 pm to jbraua
Steele can not run his defense until he gets his players on the field. The Chief left the cupboard bare. He will need a couple of good classes to get to where he wants to be. In his case we will have to show some patience. 
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:13 pm to SammyTiger
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Well we used 2 linebackers but we have a slew of DEs that wouldn't be DEs in a 3-4
Not sure we have a big, giant athletic guy to clog the a-gap, either.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:13 pm to jbraua
We will be hurting at LB so no chance of 3-4 next season. The way they are recruiting bigger d-lineman & lb's it would indicate the future is the 3-4. However, Chavis had us so light up front we needed a size upgrade in the front 7 anyways.
Steele's biggest asset is his ability to recruit. We could have a drastically different looking front seven within two recruiting cycles.
Steele's biggest asset is his ability to recruit. We could have a drastically different looking front seven within two recruiting cycles.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:14 pm to SammyTiger
Sammy makes a good point, so it is possible. However, LSU doesn't have many DTs at this time, and in a 3-4 you basically need three to start and back ups as well.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:15 pm to jbraua
I heard he's going to bring in Thomas Dunson to coach drop linebackers.
This post was edited on 12/4/15 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:16 pm to jbraua
Looks like he wants to be able to give multiple front looks.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:17 pm to denvertiger
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Not sure we have a big, giant athletic guy to clog the a-gap, either.
Gilmore is the closest we have to a true nose. He's very big.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:20 pm to NotRight37
The DL concerns are real.
But if you look at the recruiting we are heading in that direction. Lots of big bodies DLs
But if you look at the recruiting we are heading in that direction. Lots of big bodies DLs
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:21 pm to jbraua
There is just no way; we don't have the personnel. No nose tackle. Thin at LB. And we will play more nickel because that is our best personnel set.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:24 pm to jrodLSUke
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And we will play more nickel because that is our best personnel set.
I don't understand why people think this. The only time nickel was the default formation was in 2010 and 2011 when Mathieu was here. The offense still dictates which set the defense must play. They're not going to play nickel against 21 personnel.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:36 pm to jbraua
wouldn't he need 4 LBs?
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:43 pm to jbraua
Since LB depth will be a question mark they should show more nickel looks with Donte jackson coming off the edge/covering in a Honey Badger role
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:44 pm to jbraua
Does it matter? At this point, Steele is who he is. We can expect to be like we were in 2008 and this year next year regardless of scheme.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:45 pm to therick711
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We can expect to be like we were in 2008 and this year next year regardless of scheme.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 3:49 pm to rmnldr
You are aware that we finished almost exactly where the 2008 defense did this year, yes?
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