4-3 to 3-4 who benefits?

[bdfitz]

Hope and hype. Hard to separate at times but here are players I think may benefit from Phillips's 3-4 scheme. Ogletree, Alexander, Joyner, and even Quinn. Run D has never been Quinn's strength and stand up roll may keep him on the field. Alexander to SS, Joyner to FS and Tree able to react & attack, I like it. Oddly enough the ones who may not benefit are TruJo (on an island) and Donald but you could probably play Aaron at CB and he'd find a way to get it done. lol

 

[den-the-coach]

Aaron Donald could play any scheme and benefit so I believe Phillips will make him better. Michael Brockers who is already stout at the point of attack will even play a larger role in the 3-4 and of course Connor Barwin who was miscast in a 4-3 should have one heck of a comeback year in a defense that better suites his talents.

Some believe Mark Barron will struggle, but not me because Wade had great things to say about Barron and I believe Barron will be on another level of shooting the gaps and penetrating blowing up many run plays. As to Trumaine Johnson the jury is still out because Wade's defense in Denver turned the corner with the acquisition of Aqib Talib and he is similar in size to Johnson so maybe Johnson steps up and proves he's worthy.

 

[DaveFan'51]

As long as our Team sets a New Team Sack record for one season, and one of our guys comes away with the "Deacon Jones Trophy" this year I'll be happy!:mrburnsevil:

 

[Corbin]

Aaron Donald could play any scheme and benefit so I believe Phillips will make him better. Michael Brockers who is already stout at the point of attack will even play a larger role in the 3-4 and of course Connor Barwin who was miscast in a 4-3 should have one heck of a comeback year in a defense that better suites his talents.

Some believe Mark Barron will struggle, but not me because Wade had great things to say about Barron and I believe Barron will be on another level of shooting the gaps and penetrating blowing up many run plays. As to Trumaine Johnson the jury is still out because Wade's defense in Denver turned the corner with the acquisition of Aqib Talib and he is similar in size to Johnson so maybe Johnson steps up and proves he's worthy.

I really think Connor Barwin will benefeit most and you hit this one on the head. Think fans are underestimating his ability to be a effective piece of this defense in a 3-4.

 

[wmc540]

The offense. They have always struggled mightily against 3-4 defenses. At least now they are forced to practice against one.

 

[rdlkgliders]

Linebackers specifically the 2 edge guys

 

[So Ram]

Hope and hype. Hard to separate at times but here are players I think may benefit from Phillips's 3-4 scheme. Ogletree, Alexander, Joyner, and even Quinn. Run D has never been Quinn's strength and stand up roll may keep him on the field. Alexander to SS, Joyner to FS and Tree able to react & attack, I like it. Oddly enough the ones who may not benefit are TruJo (on an island) and Donald but you could probably play Aaron at CB and he'd find a way to get it done. lol

What about Brockers ??

D. Easley & Westbrooks seem like excellent DE's for a 3/4 .
Connor Barwin is going to help add to a swarming defense. Barron makes a lot of plays as well. There is a lot of team speed to be able to attack.
Quinn losing 15#'s is going to help his speed off the edge.I saw a team photo where he beat Whitworth in a flash.

 

[bluecoconuts]

Quinn

 

[fearsomefour]

Barwin and Easily.

 

[Mojo Ram]

Who benefits? Quinn, Barwin, Brockers...

 

[bubbaramfan]

Brockers.:boxing:

 

[Merlin]

Everyone. This is Wade MFing Phillips.

 

[Riverumbbq]

I believe the entire D will benefit, although it may take the 2018 off-season to acquire the remaining players to fill Wade Phillips depth chart with 'his' particular system players for the biggest potential impact. Offensively, bad enough facing 4-3 defenses, the Rams played even worse against 3-4 base defenses, they looked absolutely overwhelmed at times, clueless even, whether it was poor coaching or poor player athleticism or preparedness, it was tough to watch at times. Our revamped McVay/Kromer offense practicing against this outstanding defense should improve our abilities greatly. Opposing QB's are going to be terrorized having to face both Donald & Quinn coming from the blind side simultaneously, Brockers or Walker penetrating from the Nose & Easley/Barwin from the left is going to cause fits. The opposition won't know who to double team with so much talent getting after them. Then they get Ogletree & Barron playing the middle, ... pockets will be collapsed and QB's will be chased from one side to another trying to avoid sacks and hopefully trying to find receivers coming back to them. Sacks & QB hurry numbers should be off the chart with this front 7. I'm really liking our depth behind the starters in the front 7 also. Can't wait to see how the young guys perform in camp. Our solid group of DB's should have their best year in ages with interceptions & knock downs. And our SS could act as a 5'th attacking LB or QB spy at times when not in coverage mode. Should be real fun if they execute according to plan. With a somewhat improved offense, this D shouldn't be as exhausted or winded come the 4'th quarter as often seen in the past. More close games will fall our way, and Bones will be sure to keep winning the special teams yardage gained battles. I fully expect our defensive stats to improve a good deal over last season, hopefully a lot less of Fisher's less than successful 'bend but not break' D and what became known as our conservative 'prevent offense' garnering 3 and outs as standard procedure. I want an aggressive O and D, taking no prisoners. jmo.

 

[LACHAMP46]

Brockers....cause he won't have to leave the field so much....Hagar, cause it's gonna be hell on the ILB's...and I don't see them staying 100% healthy...and Hagar is ready to play...

I need to see Donald at the POA....because as a DE, he'll face some OT's...and I think those are the only linemen that have a chance against Donald...especially against the run.

 

[Snaz]

What about Brockers ??

D. Easley & Westbrooks seem like excellent DE's for a 3/4 .
Connor Barwin is going to help add to a swarming defense. Barron makes a lot of plays as well. There is a lot of team speed to be able to attack.
Quinn losing 15#'s is going to help his speed off the edge.I saw a team photo where he beat Whitworth in a flash.

This one? http://photos.dailynews.com/2017/06/photos-los-angeles-rams-practice-at-clu/#6

 

[wolfdogg]

Opponents back up qbs. They'll get more playing time.

 

[MauiRam]

Some believe Mark Barron will struggle, but not me because Wade had great things to say about Barron and I believe Barron will be on another level of shooting the gaps and penetrating blowing up many run plays. As to Trumaine Johnson the jury is still out because Wade's defense in Denver turned the corner with the acquisition of Aqib Talib and he is similar in size to Johnson so maybe Johnson steps up and proves he's worthy.

I love hearing this from you about Barron. The guy is a good football player, and Wade knows how to use "good football players" I have taken abuse elsewhere for voicing this opinion.

 

[ramfan46]

Mo moving to SS and having less complexity will help him shine IMO. He is a missile in the run game and is steadily improving in coverage. Don't even think you'll miss TJ one bit when the year is over with.

 

[A.J. Hicks]

Everyone on this team is benefitting from this new coaching staff. Everyone! As a result I am just waiting for the season to come so that "WE" can benefit from this new coaching!

It is a "WE NOT ME" culture! "WE" as fans are very excited!