Looking at a Possible Cardinals 3-4

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Published: May 22, 2009

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... Green as head coach, they hoped that he would bring elements of the Steelers' culture out west with him. Part of that cultural adjustment meant a transition from a 4-3 defensive front to a 3-4 scheme.

With the off-season switch to Bill Davis as defensive coordinator, 2009 presents a strong opportunity to take the next step in the development of Arizona's 3-4. Davis will not go into the transition empty handed; he inherits a roster filled with play-makers and accomplished veterans. 

Let's take a look at the 3-4 and some of the players that will be key to its success in Arizona.

 

DEFENSIVE LINE

The transition from the 4-3 to the 3-4 means that instead of four down linemen, there are now only three—a defensive tackle and two defensive ends. The 3-4 places greater responsibility for gap control on these three linemen, as they are now expected to handle all five offensive linemen and plug up the running lanes between th...

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