Article By John Stanton on 6th August, 2011
The 3-4 defense is based off the idea of having three large defensive linemen to take-up multiple blockers. This in turn allows the linebackers more freedom to blitz or get back into coverage. Dick Jauron's newly implemented 4-3 defense calls for four defensive linemen who must help stop the run and rush the quarterback.
This transition was a big reason why the Browns selected two defensive linemen with their first two picks in the NFL draft.
Also, it has become safe to assume that last year's midseason acquisition of Jayme Mitchell was because the front office k...
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