Press Conference at 1:00 pm

[Gunakor]

Depends on how long Capers was locked up for. Remember, 2+ years might mean uncapped player salaries as well. Capers' deal might have a small impact on player salaries should that happen.

True, but if it gets to that point the NFL as we know it will be dead anyway!

The NFL as I knew it died yesterday when Arizona won the NFC Championship game.

[Patler]

Awesome move going to a 3-4..... I wonder if the Packers became a sexier team to Julius Peppers?

...and less so to Albert Haynesworth, should he actually hit the street?

[Patler]

Depends on how long Capers was locked up for. Remember, 2+ years might mean uncapped player salaries as well. Capers' deal might have a small impact on player salaries should that happen.

True, but if it gets to that point the NFL as we know it will be dead anyway!

The NFL as I knew it died yesterday when Arizona won the NFC Championship game.

Touche!

[ND72]

Awesome move going to a 3-4..... I wonder if the Packers became a sexier team to Julius Peppers?

...and less so to Albert Haynesworth, should he actually hit the street?

Not really. Haynesworth would still be a bull of a NT in a 3-4

[HarveyWallbangers]

Not really. Haynesworth would still be a bull of a NT in a 3-4

Really. I'd think the 3-4 would be less attractive to Haynesworth. 3-4 NTs don't get the sexy sack totals that guys like Haynesworth are looking for.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Not really. Haynesworth would still be a bull of a NT in a 3-4

Really. I'd think the 3-4 would be less attractive to Haynesworth. 3-4 NTs don't get the sexy sack totals that guys like Haynesworth are looking for.

Haynesworth could line up anywhere on the defensive line and I'm sure he'd cause plenty of havoc. However, his bread and butter is as a 4-3 DT, who knows if the guy wants to try switching to NT at this point in his career. Haynesworth will all come down to money, I think he's made atleast that much known.

[Packers4Ever]

I can't wait until Tarvaris Jackson comes to the line, on the first play of the game, sees a 3-4, and literally has no idea what to do.

No other teams play the 3-4 ? Or very few RB's when you
consider there are 32 teams? The 3-4 is new to me
as I suspect it might be to many fans.

Thanks! : )

Teams that play 3-4
Steelers
Ravens
Cowboys
Jets
49ers




Chargers
Browns
Miami
NE
Packers

Thanks for the help,

[Patler]

Not really. Haynesworth would still be a bull of a NT in a 3-4

Really. I'd think the 3-4 would be less attractive to Haynesworth. 3-4 NTs don't get the sexy sack totals that guys like Haynesworth are looking for.

...and they get the crap beat out of them. Most DTs hate playing nose, and I doubt an elite DT who can pick his destination will put himself into a 3-4 if he can help it. That's why I think it will be less appealing to Haynesworth. Doesn't matter though, as I doubt he will actually make it to FA.

[mission]

The other bright side of the 3-4 now is that our offense will get to practice against it all the time and now won't completely shit the bed when we see a 3-4 ... let's be honest, we've seemed to always have issues when playing a 3-4 and offensively, this should help us out...

[Rastak]

I can't wait until Tarvaris Jackson comes to the line, on the first play of the game, sees a 3-4, and literally has no idea what to do.

I thought that was the case no matter what defense he sees?

Exactly, so what's his point?

[Fritz]

Come on, Ras, you know you want BF lining up under center next year for your beloved Vikes!

[Rastak]

Come on, Ras, you know you want BF lining up under center next year for your beloved Vikes!

Only for the first few games, then he fades badly so somebody needs to be ready to take charge after the streak gets broken.

[Guiness]

Really. I'd think the 3-4 would be less attractive to Haynesworth. 3-4 NTs don't get the sexy sack totals that guys like Haynesworth are looking for.

...and they get the crap beat out of them. Most DTs hate playing nose, and I doubt an elite DT who can pick his destination will put himself into a 3-4 if he can help it. That's why I think it will be less appealing to Haynesworth. Doesn't matter though, as I doubt he will actually make it to FA.

I think you're right, NFL NT's take an absolute beating, and a guy who can pick his destination is going elsewhere. Everyone's worried about Kamp, but I think filling the NT position is going to be the toughest part of going to a 3-4. I hope Pickett is up for it.

Here's a good description I found about the position

Imagine walking down a crowded New York sidewalk and colliding head-on with someone heading in the other direction. While the two of you try to disengage, another guy sideswipes you. Then, someone else shoves you from the other side. These other pedestrians are big, strong and wear heavy body padding, and the jostling continues block after block after block.

[Guiness]

Awesome move going to a 3-4. It'll bring a breath of fresh air to the defense and to the fans. I wonder if the Packers became a sexier team to Julius Peppers?

He has stated he wants to be a 3-4 OLB.

Him and Kamp starting at OLB. If they both adapt well, that would be insane.