Comments on: Dolphins may not be changing to a 4-3, after all http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 00:57:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: captcrunch5019 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1546405 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:57:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1546405 So if they (Ireland) where planning on possibly going with the 4-3 as early as December, I’m sure it was being discussed prior to that time. Does that mean that they (Ireland/Ross) where planning on getting rid of Nolan as well and that Nolans departure was not a last minute decision?

]]> By: wannstache http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1545620 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:52:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1545620 Indecision and misinformation. Basically sums up the Ireland tenure. Classic signs of when one is unqualified and in over one’s head. The new coordinator, while unqualified for the job, deserves to be given a chance to run things his way. However, Ireland seems to want to tell him how to do his job. If he doesn’t want coaches to pick players, he should not tell coaches how to coach.

]]> By: mdev1987 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1545260 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:48:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1545260 They should be implementing a scheme that will benefit the players they already have.unless they’re planning on getting some pass rushers which has been a need for years to compliment a 4-3. Good hires tho. I’m pumped!

]]> By: originalsteelcurtain http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1545156 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:06:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1545156 Dolphins won’t be relevant until they get a real QB

]]> By: cantonbound13 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1545080 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:37:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1545080 They should have done whatever they needed to do to keep Nolan. The defense was never the problem there. Nolan did a lot with what he was given.

]]> By: FinFan68 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544981 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:59:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544981 This makes a hell of a lot more sense than what was implied yesterday. Being ready for either defense based on who’s available in the draft/FA is much more thoughtful than just making a declaration prior to the season ending for a team without a coaching staff in place.

]]> By: realitypolice http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544765 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:30:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544765 Maybe Salguero didn’t want to mix it up because he is well aware of the fact that there is a very good chance he is wrong.

Would certainly not be the first time.

]]> By: justafanofitall http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544709 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:10:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544709 Why don’t these front office guys keep it zipped. Wait til the coach gets his staff together and takes a look at the roster closely. They should decided what they are going to run and then everyone goes and gets the players.

]]> By: fishtank86 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544647 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:44:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544647 Lets be honest here. Miami’s front office and team as a whole have made some blunders early on, especially Ross and Ireland, in an area under a big microscope. These guys coming in were new at this. However, between what may be the best offseason coaching change, how they are handling the team and players morale never declining. This team might be making an epic comeback. Draft pending, free agency pending, quarterback situation, truth will come in november. When we will be competing for a playoff spot or not.

]]> By: marvsleezy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544603 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:27:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544603 Keep in mind most formations that include an extra defensive back like the nickle and dime have a 4 man line – And teams are playing more nickle on 2nd down and even first down these days with all the passing.

Therefore whether you run a 43 or 34 is not as important as it was just a few years ago. More teams will be running hybrids.

]]> By: point947 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544587 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:23:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544587 The Dolphins have been running what they call a “Hybrid 3-4″ since Parcells/Ireland arove in 2008.
It’s essentially a 3-4 base that features 4-3 fronts 35%-45% of the time.

Wouldn’t be a huge transition, but outside of Cam Wake (who will be 30 in 2012), they have nobody to put their hand in the ground and get at the passer from the 4-3 End position.

]]> By: bobwsc http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544578 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:18:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544578 any rumor as to the type of photos Ireland is using as leverage against the owner?

]]> By: dolphan22 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544486 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:42:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544486 I have an idea..How about we see what the new defensive coordinater is goin to run? Why focus on only 3-4 guys when you don’t know what scheme is goin to be ran? You have to keep your options open.

]]> By: stevemo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544478 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:39:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544478 Oh and yeah, all the people bashing Ireland in yesterdays post on this subject were right on.

It’s almost like this guy wanted to be prepared for either situation. He’s clearly ruining this organization with his desire to improve the roster and win games.

]]> By: blitz87 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544472 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:35:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544472 Armando is also the same guy that said Philbin was out of the running.

]]> By: stevemo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/27/dolphins-may-not-be-changing-to-a-4-3-after-all/#comment-1544470 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:35:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=182054#comment-1544470 Again, you’re implying that they used the 3-4 exclusively before. Something like 47% of the snaps last year were out of the 4-3.

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