Abdul Hodge/3-4 Defense?

[M1Koter]

Originally Posted by neko4

Sorry to bring this back up but what year's LB's/DE's would fit a 3-4

Poppinga would actually be a much better fit in a 3-4 as an OLB. Cullen Jenkins would make a really good DE in 3-4, other than that we really don't have anybody, maybe KGB as an OLB

[neko4]

Originally Posted by M1Koter

Poppinga would actually be a much better fit in a 3-4 as an OLB. Cullen Jenkins would make a really good DE in 3-4, other than that we really don't have anybody, maybe KGB as an OLB

I meant to say prospects sorry

[MP123]

Originally Posted by Vince Lombardi

I really think Abdul Hodge can be a good MLB in the NFL. Even though he's not great in coverage he's a tackling machine and has a good nose for the ball. That said, it seems like GB is determined to keep Barnett as their MLB which kinda leaves Hodge as the odd man out in the 4-3 defense that they currently run. An interesting idea would be for them to switch to a 3-4 instead. With the recent move of Cullen Jenkins to DE and Kampman on the other side we have two huge ends who can get a good rush as well as stop the run. If GB could get a real stout NT to eat up the middle I think we have the personnel to make the switch pretty easily, with a few FA & Draft additions.

If we could land Adalius Thomas we would have a sick (but expensive) set of LB's.

Poppinga(or upgrade,ie; Adalius Thomas)---Hodge---Barnett---Hawk

Then if we could just get a safety like Landry or Nelson in the draft, some help at CB, and a NT we would have a pretty strong defense.

Obviously this isn't gonna happen for next year since the scheme and co-ordinater are for the 4-3. I'm just looking down the road and trying to envision future possibilities.

Any thoughts/opinions?

I can't see it happening if Hawk is on the team. He's not a great pass rusher.