Joe Collier
Joe Collier
Joel D. Collieris an American former football coach who was the head coach of the Buffalo Bills of the American Football Leaguefrom 1966 through part of 1968, compiling a 13–16–1 record...
defensive front game obvious passing protecting situations stood time took
At the time we didn't put another linebacker in. We took one of the defensive linemen off the line, stood him up and went into the three-man front that way. We did it in obvious passing situations, long-yardage situations or at the end of the game when we were protecting a lead.
attacking goes start sure teams
Eventually, with so many doing it, it will (lose its punch). It goes in cycles. I'm pretty sure teams will start getting better attacking the 3-4.
defensive variety
Variety is what the 3-4 can give you. You can play the 3-4 without having superstars, so to speak, in the defensive line.