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Old 09-29-2011, 02:17 PM   #1
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Watching McFadden tear apart defenses over the last few games and for bits of last season, it's obvious he's going to be the main threat this Sunday, does returning to our good old base 3-4 allow us to completely shut it down and force Campbell (who isn't in the quality of Fitzy, Rivers, Henne) (maybe) to beat a healthy Secondary with the reinforcements of Ras-I and hopefully Chung.

Would a D-Line of Ellis and Vince at DE, Love at NT with Ninkovich and Carter/Cunningham (run-stopping in Jermaine's case) at OLB, and Mayo and Spikes at ILB, be able to stop McFadden and still get pressure on Campbell should he pass.
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Old 09-29-2011, 04:45 PM   #2
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I never like the 3-4 against the run since it's basically 3v5 in the trenches and it feels more like a contain defense then a pressure defense. I think the Pats will be just fine with their 4-3 look while trying to keep up with the speedy receivers on the outside. It may come down to how well the safeties play, covering over the top and in the box, unfortunately.
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I don't know about the 3-4 but if the defense does this.....



They might stop McF
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I got run DMC on my fantasy team, I am looking forward to watching him carry Sergio Brown 10 yards into the endzone.
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I don't know, maybe you should ask an NFL defensive line coach or someone who has played professional football instead of a bunch of losers on a football message board who only know how to ***** and moan. No offense anyone.
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The scheme doesn't matter as much as the personnel.

For some odd reason, I think the Pats will do well against McFadden. With Mayo patrolling the weak side, Chung on the strong side, and Wilfork and hopefully Haynesworth in the middle; McFadden will have a tough time.

The Pats will force Campbell to throw. He will. Once again, the Pats'll get smoked ydg-wise. But, TFB vs JFC? That's an easy one.
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Pats run D hasn't been a big worry. I don't think 3-4 helps much because of the personnel that we have. Personally, I think I'd like to see more of Fletcher out there. He seems to do good things when he gets snaps on defense. I'd also like to see Haynesworth play well on Sunday. If he is on, it's gonna be real tough running against Vince + Albert.
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Pats run D hasn't been a big worry. I don't think 3-4 helps much because of the personnel that we have. Personally, I think I'd like to see more of Fletcher out there. He seems to do good things when he gets snaps on defense. I'd also like to see Haynesworth play well on Sunday. If he is on, it's gonna be real tough running against Vince + Albert.
I think Fletcher will be used to spy on McFadden.
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As long as Gary Guyton, and his cool looking ankle things don't get on the field ..... we should be in good shape
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