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44 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

No. He is a 3-4 linebacker. Doesn’t fit our system. Why do you think KC got rid of him. They are switching to the same defense we are.

 

Well...    yes the Chiefs are switching to a 4-3...    and yes, the Colts run a 4-3.

 

But not all 4-3 defenses are the same.  

 

Ballard and Eberflus stress speed, especially first step quicknes..   they also want long guys... taller guys with long arms...    and tremendous hustle...  relentless pursuit...   our coaches don’t want to see one guy tackling the ball carrier...   they want to see multiple players in on the tackle...   the more the better...  this is not necessarily the philosophy of every 4-3 team.

 

Other posters may want to elaborate more on this...

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2 hours ago, Chloe6124 said:

No. He is a 3-4 linebacker. Doesn’t fit our system. Why do you think KC got rid of him. They are switching to the same defense we are.

 

There is an article on NFL.com explaining how he and Ford were cap casualties. Houston can absolutely fit and play in this defense.

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2 minutes ago, BleedBlu8792 said:

 

There is an article on NFL.com explaining how he and Ford were cap casualties. Houston can absolutely fit and play in this defense.

 

 Ballard won't pay him IMO, but maybe if the draft and the rest of the off season doesn't satisfy CB.

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I have to agree on the age/injury issue. Houston hasn't been the same guy the past few years. He's very talented, but not worth the $ he'll likely want. And the odds are pretty good that he won't play a full season given his recent history. There isn't much left out there in FA land, but that isn't an excuse for making a bad deal. 

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On 3/16/2019 at 6:16 PM, #12. said:

Our pass rush is just fine, as long as Leonard, Autry and Ward combine for nearly 20 sacks again, just like everyone predicted.

 

 If we can get 14 from them we should have a better pass rush than last year.
 Whoosh, over your head.

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Colts need pass rushers, but not sure a 3-4 player that got let go because they were switching to a 4-3 would be the player I'd go after. 

 

Reminds me of Freeney when they switched to 3-4, and wasn't good. Wasn't Bjorn Werner a 4-3 guy put into a 3-4 system? Mathis transitioned well, but doesn't seem to be the norm. 

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56 minutes ago, lollygagger8 said:

Colts need pass rushers, but not sure a 3-4 player that got let go because they were switching to a 4-3 would be the player I'd go after. 

 

Reminds me of Freeney when they switched to 3-4, and wasn't good. Wasn't Bjorn Werner a 4-3 guy put into a 3-4 system? Mathis transitioned well, but doesn't seem to be the norm. 

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022821/article/chiefs-gm-salary-cap-required-proactive-changes-on-d


It wasn't the scheme, it was cap space. 

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41 minutes ago, BleedBlu8792 said:

It wasn't Just the scheme, it was cap space. 

 

Fixed it for you.  Cap savings is a great soundbite for a GM (and true), but it was perfect storm / combo.  The players on the team not named Houston or Ford were younger, cheaper, and a better schematic fit to the new defense. Ford was traded to 49'ers, which is also not a typical 4-3 like reported, especially the sub packages (70% of snaps).  Houston has yet to be signed.  Interesting to see where he ends up, and how each will do.

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