All Entries in the "3-4 defense" Category
Point of Veau: Ushering in the Era of the Part-Time Defensive Specialist
To keep up with spread-out offenses in the NFL, the Packers could be looking at using defensive players in specialty roles that fit their skill set.
Perry Fits Hybrid Defense
Nick Perry appears to be the ideal candidate to man the hybrid end/outside linebacker position in a hybrid 3-4/4-3 defense.
Peter King Mocks the Packers a Defensive Lineman
Green Bay gets Michigan State defensive tackle Jerel Worthy in King’s annual mock draft.
Western Michigan’s Drew Nowak to Visit Packers Thursday
The MAC defensive player of the year will be in Green Bay Thursday for an official visit.
Cutting Mike Neal Pre- or Post-Draft Makes Little Sense
Thompson should give Neal one last shot at proving he belongs on the Packers roster.
Packers May Release DE Mike Neal After Draft
According to a report from Pro Football Weekly, Green Bay may be ready to move on from the 24-year-old defensive end.
Tollefson Agrees to Deal with Oakland Raiders
The Raiders reportedly agreed to a deal with the free-agent pass-rusher Friday.
Kiper’s Mock 4.0 Gives Packers Perry, Crick
ESPN’s draft analyst gave the Packers a defensive player in the each of the first two rounds.
Tollefson Finishes Visit in Oakland, Headed to Tennessee
Packers’ free-agent target Dave Tollefson finished his visit with the Raiders Tuesday and is now on to Tennessee.
Tollefson Leaves Green Bay Without Deal
Free agent Dave Tollefson left Green Bay without a deal and now has other visits planned.
Packers Draft Hightower in Twitter Mock Draft
In a Twitter mock draft Saturday, the Packers picked the Alabama linebacker at No. 28 overall.
Cosell Thinks West Virginia’s Bruce Irvin Can Play 3-4 OLB
Greg Cosell of NFL Films thinks West Virginia’s Bruce Irvin can play OLB in a 3-4 defense.
Caplan Confirms Tollefson Targeted to Play OLB
The Packers are targeting free agent Dave Tollefson to play outside linebacker in their 3-4 defense, Adam Caplan reported Friday.
Packers Hybrid Defense Depth Chart
Here’s what the Packers defense might look like if they ran a hybrid 4-3/3-4 scheme.
Point of Veau: Signs Point to Packers Running Hybrid Defense
Based on the way the Packers are approaching this offseason, it looks like they might consider running a 3-4/4-3 hybrid-type defense in the same vein as the New England Patriots.
Contract Details for Packers DT Daniel Muir
The contract details for newly signed defensive tackle Daniel Muir were reported Thursday night.
Packers’ Free Agent Finds Shouldn’t Be Expected to Answer Question Marks on Defense
Despite signing Anthony Hargrove and Daniel Muir along the defensive line, the Packers still have a long ways to go to fix holes on defense.
Packers Agree to Terms with Defensive Lineman Anthony Hargrove
The Packers have reportedly signed free-agent defensive end Anthony Hargrove.
More Base Defense, Fewer Subpackages Could Be In Store
According to head coach Mike McCarthy, he’d like to see more of his 3-4 defense and few subpackages like the nickel defense in 2012.
An Uncertain Fit For Free Agent Dave Tollefson in Green Bay
The Packers are scheduled to bring free agent Dave Tollefson for a visit, but it remains difficult to find a fit for him in Green Bay.
Packers Reportedly Showing Interest in Free Agent LB Manny Lawson
Tyler Dunne reports that the Packers have begun talks with free-agent Manny Lawson.
Packers “Reach Out” To Recently Released Kamerion Wimbley
The pass-rush starved Green Bay Packers have reportedly started dialogue with the former Oakland Raider.
Packers Have No One Opposite Matthews
Don’t expect any grand moves from Ted Thompson to fill the hole opposite Clay Matthews in Dom Capers’ defense.
X’s & O’s: Decker’s TD Reception
“Paul Ott Carruth”, an anonymous former player and coach, breaks down the first touchdown pass given up by the Packers on Sunday.
Packers Work Out Keyunta Dawson
The former 7th round pick for the Indianapolis Colts was in camp with the Detroit Lions this summer.
Opponents Using Delayed Routes To Combat Fire Zones
The Packers defense is getting killed by late-releasing tight ends and running backs when Capers calls his signature pressure plays.
A Look At The Packers Eagle & Okie Alignments
Aaron takes a look at the different defensive line alignments and how the Packers are testing out their personnel in each one.
Pickett Could Move Back To Nose Tackle
Bob McGinn reports that the Packers are planning on moving Ryan Pickett back to the nose tackle position he excelled at back in 2009.
How Will The Packers Stop The Run?
Dom Capers will need improved play across the board if he plans on using his nickel personnel against the run as extensively as he did last season.
Eagles Sign Cullen Jenkins
The Packers were reportedly never in the bidding for the veteran defensive end.
Greene Getting It Done
Outside linebacker coach Kevin Greene has presided over a revolving door of outside linebackers opposite star backer Clay Matthews and none of them have been a true detriment to the defense.
