3-4 defense?

[ghettogeeksta]

I only play online or quick games against the cpu and the 3-4 sucks against the run. The outside edge is open every time, off tackle or middle run then cut to the outside kills this defense can't use it online. I use the 4-3 multiple defense or the Cincinnati Bengals defense.

[PGaither84]

3-4 in Madden doesn't play like the3-4 in real life, but you can do well with it. I used to prefer the 3-4 for along time, but as I have gotten older I have grown to prefer the 4-3 more and more. There was a really good transcript by Monte Kiffen where he talks about why he prefers the 4-3 and I have to agree. In summery, one gap responsibility is mucheasier to teach and is far more consistent than 2 gap assignments. Seeing how in real life I am coaching guys who are not elite athletes, I need to work with the talent we have and the 4-3 is a system that is easier to teach and execute.

I really can't understand, even after asking them in person, why EA doesn't give the 3-4 any love.

[ggsimmonds]

I use the Ravens and the 3-4 works well enough for me.

In week 4 Suggs has 4 sacks, Doom has 2 and in my most recent game Ngata (who I moved to NT) had 8 tackles which is too high in my opinion. When he bull rushes he single-handedly collapses the pocket.

Against the run it holds its own. I give up more yards than I would like but that is primarily due to having two pass rushers at OLB and a unproven rookie at ILB.

If you are having a hard time stopping the run with a 3-4 stop calling man defense. Zone blitzes are your friend.

[redsfan4life]

The 3-4 with the Browns works great against the run. It seems power rushers get to the QB much more..I get alot of pressure with Kruger (cpu controlled). I definitely think power rushers work better in Madden than do speed rushers.

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by PGaither84

3-4 in Madden doesn't play like the3-4 in real life, but you can do well with it. I used to prefer the 3-4 for along time, but as I have gotten older I have grown to prefer the 4-3 more and more. There was a really good transcript by Monte Kiffen where he talks about why he prefers the 4-3 and I have to agree. In summery, one gap responsibility is mucheasier to teach and is far more consistent than 2 gap assignments. Seeing how in real life I am coaching guys who are not elite athletes, I need to work with the talent we have and the 4-3 is a system that is easier to teach and execute. I really can't understand, even after asking them in person, why EA doesn't give the 3-4 any love.

But many of the so called 3-4 teams don't run true 3-4 schemes. Many of them have their linemen run 1 gap assignments.
Often the difference between a 3-4 and 4-3 is just a technicality to describe whether the end rusher is in a 2 point stance or a 3 point stance.
3-4 normal is a true 3-4, but predator is not. More and more teams are using the hybrid defense.

[nwfdwill]

Quote: Originally Posted by thbends

I always use the Multi Defense playbook so I can mix it up no matter what team I'm using. This season I'll give the 4-3 a try because of the Cowboys switch but I'm sure I'll probably go back to Multi D.

I was curious about that defense. What are the formation options for it? I was thinking of switching to it because I do like changing up my looks.

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[SickDL]

3-4 D work pretty good in this game. Way better then last year.
First thing I do starting a franchise change to a 3-4D

[phenomenal_waffles]

The 3-4 is nothing compared to the 4-3 in Madden, you're just not gonna be able to generate pressure in comparison, it's always been that way.