Peyton Manning Continues to be Confounded by the 3-4 Defense

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Published: November 3, 2009

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... playoff performances, it’s been against teams that run the 3-4.

What is it about the 3-4 that makes it so hard for the Colts offense, and in particular Manning and the offensive line, to be successful against it? To be fair, most quarterbacks struggle against the 3-4, it’s just a matter of degrees. Manning seems to struggle more than most.

Understanding the 3-4 and how it differs From the 4-3:

As the name implies, the 3-4 defense is comprised of three defensive lineman and four linebackers.

The Linemen:

The front three linemen are comprised of a nose guard and two defensive tackles. The nose guard is a huge player, weighing roughly 350 pounds. Not only does he have to be big, he has to be strong. His job is to take on the center and one or two of the guards simultaneously on every single play. Typically, a good nose guard is v...

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