Pat Kirwan Show: The 3-4 Defense
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8 жыл бұрынThe 3-4 defense has grown in popularity across the NFL in recent years. The reason is because of the versatility it provides, both in terms of different blitz calls and coverages that the defense can employ.
I had a chance to talk with former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher about the defenses he used to run in Pittsburgh, and he thought the key to their success was their ability to put more linebackers, and as a result more athletes, on the field. No matter what alignments and personnel groups an offense threw at them, they were able to adjust without compromising the integrity of their defensive scheme.
Check out this video as Bill and I draw out some 3-4 defensive alignments on the Real Football Whiteboard.
@derrickdd 7 жыл бұрын
This should have at least 500k views... blows me away how many football fans have no idea what lies beneath.
@aaroncarr1943 6 жыл бұрын
you'd be even more surprised at how many "coaches" are clueless
@unclefreddieDied 4 жыл бұрын
Derrick did Santos that's why I'm here.... I've never played. had a little bit of an idea about what they meant by 3-4 defense... now I know
@baileym4708 4 жыл бұрын
This is just awesome stuff. Pat Kirwin has forever changed the way I look at football as a fan reading his book "Take Your Eye Off the Ball". Trust me, must read for football fans.
@metalman1817 4 жыл бұрын
Bailey M couldn’t agree more! Reading it now.
@tangosist 6 жыл бұрын
That was so well explained by Bill Cowher a true steeler legend
@ThorMaximus 2 жыл бұрын
And really he barely scratched the surface
@LaxFreak211 5 ай бұрын
My first year coaching highschool football this year. Thank you for the tips
@fredtobin4671 8 жыл бұрын
Great stuff.
@Akchun21 5 жыл бұрын
Very well explained
@jacobmeleciox8707 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS
@nightryder16 2 жыл бұрын
What bill was saying is that the personell is just as important as the scheme. That's why u hear coaches talk about when they're are the draft or wherever, is does the player fit the scheme. U can't just plug any player in any scheme and except good results!
@ARIZJOE 2 жыл бұрын
The best defense explained by Coach Cowher. It stuffs the run, and give you multiple opportunities for a variety of confusing zone blitzes. Most college teams should run it. Most coaches are too stupid to keep it this simple. There's a reason why Bill Cowher as a player beat out HOF Sam Mills a couple of years straight for a spot on the Browns. Bill was just a very smart guy to have on your football team - if only for special teams.
@aalekhine5109 5 жыл бұрын
Love this defense, and have been arguing it for years with people I have coached with.. The obvious caveat...do you have the talent athletes at all three levels? Monsters up front, freaks at LB, a beast SS, and a ball hawking FS.
@dustincobb5718 2 жыл бұрын
The 46 is underrated with 2 safeties or fast outside linebackers at outside linebacker it's easy to switch to nickel and dime. Between the 3-4 and 4-3 the 4-3 is smarter because to me it's harder to find a good Linebacker or cb/s vs four linemen. With four linemen you don't need to be as good at Linebacker and cb/s if you draft trade or sign right. Plus Throughout history it seems that 4-3 is easier for defenses to get the scheme.
@willruelas3529 2 жыл бұрын
Cohwer and Dick LeBeau we're Chess everyone else was playing checkers
@ArchibaldEdits Жыл бұрын
When people say thirty-four instead of three-four it hurts my ears.
@krisscanlon4051 Жыл бұрын
Cowher we need ya...come back to the Burgh!
@CoachatCole Жыл бұрын
The W and S are the quarterbacks of this defense.
@latvariansavage9134 4 жыл бұрын
Why isnt bill cowher not coaching dude is a legend much respect from a raider fan
@ARIZJOE 2 жыл бұрын
Bill likes his current well paying job. He's had some hardship in his personal life, does not need the stress, and wants to enjoy things.
@willbeck9691 2 жыл бұрын
In a base defence like this, how do you transition to nickel? Is Sam replaced with a DB?
@PhillyMikeOG 5 ай бұрын
You take away either the RE or LE in the 3-4. Whichever leaves your 2 best defense tackles along with your pass rushers. You're 2 inside linebackers are there still and you now have 5 DBs
@Scrayfish0 5 жыл бұрын
Is there a baby version?
@kurtwagner350 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand why you wouldn’t play this system
@Guy-cs8yj 4 жыл бұрын
It’s all depends on what types of players comprise the team’s defense. Some teams can’t do this if they don’t have the correct personnel.
@unclefreddieDied 4 жыл бұрын
exactly guys... like the Giants this past season ran the 3-4 and don't have quality LBs... amongst other holes in the D LoL
@ThorMaximus 2 жыл бұрын
Like any defense, it has weaknesses. CBs don’t get the support of a Cover-2 or Cover-4 and LBs can get placed in unfavorable matchups. If you don’t pressure the QB, it all falls apart, so you need get OLBs to get it done and pressure QB into INTs and mistakes
@bobbyraejohnson 4 жыл бұрын
Still prefer 4-3 outside linebackers in coverage compared to a 3-4 pass rush- coverage linebacker.
@StoneBuzzard 2 жыл бұрын
Remember guys, wenes
@rbu2136 2 ай бұрын
2024. Now it’s a pass heavy league.
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