Something to keep in mind with Travis Smith's arrival to the #Bears.
Yes, he is a student of Rod Marinelli and several others.
He's also got enough different experiences to make his own product. We are not going to see the typical front used in any "Tampa 2" concept.
Yes, he is a student of Rod Marinelli and several others.
He's also got enough different experiences to make his own product. We are not going to see the typical front used in any "Tampa 2" concept.
For example, he's worked with both behemoths and smallish guys at DT. They weren't exactly focused purely on speed or explosiveness like what we saw under Lovie Smith between 2004 and 2012.
Instead, his DTs would be used as gap destroyers to set up his ends for easy 1-on-1's.
Instead, his DTs would be used as gap destroyers to set up his ends for easy 1-on-1's.
Eddie Goldman could fit in as a shade if he's kept. Khyiris Tonga would be a better fit, though. Bilal Nichols makes sense as a prototypical 3-tech. But I think the Bears will add someone new to that undertackle spot.
Matt Eberflus preached flexibility. That's key.
Matt Eberflus preached flexibility. That's key.
I ultimately foresee the flexing of fronts in Chicago's base defense. Their DL is currently built to handle any transition rather seamlessly. Travis Smith should have a lot of fun mixing things up.
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