[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by g2thecore

Dude once you master the 3-4 D you won't want to go back.....Of course you have to have the right players to run it.....Like I said, I make sure I draft linebackers that are at least 80 speed......I also look out for their coverage skills as well.....My D line has to be a combination of size and speed (especially the DE's). Last year, after my second year of Franchise I had the following lineup: ROLB= Briggs, MLB= Vilma, MLB= Gaither, LOLB= Arrington (haha former Skins)....My D line was Umenyiora, Bunkley and a generic player that was rated 85 speed and was a Finesse D lineman....I was unstoppable on D. It's all about having linebackers that can cover and rush the passer and a D line that can put pressure on the QB and stop the run. It takes some time to get used to it....but I love the 3-4 defense dude.

I'm with ya on the 3-4, I always try for it. I've been using the Texans the last couple years (I'm a Cowboys fan, but htey've become too good to play with...I like to build a team up at least a little bit) which makes it tough since they've built for their rush to come from DE's. Maybe I'll use Miami (talk about rebuilding) as I know Parcells and co. are all about the 3-4.

On offense, I'm sort of a "take what they give me" type. I try to establish the run, hit some short passes and ocasssionally stretching it deep. Maybe if I use Miami they'll suddenly have a certain "retired" QB want to join up and make a run at mediocrity