Not to defend the usage, but I think there's a rationale

Not to defend the usage, but I think there's a rationale
by garbageplate (2024-04-27 18:44:30)

In reply to: While we're at it, Three Technique? * posted by Lloyd braun

EDGE is intended to encompass a traditional 4-3 DE or a 3-4 OLB, so it's used broadly to define a player whose role is to rush the QB off the edge of the formation. 3-technique (and any "technique" term) is a more specific way to describe where a defensive lineman lines up, although I think 3-technique and 1-technique were described accurately enough with defensive tackle and nose tackle.

Replies:

sort of - jt 2024-04-27 19:08:06
- I was just going to say exactly that. * - PWK2 2024-04-28 13:18:55
- Always love these explanations - garbageplate 2024-04-27 20:47:24
  - Edge can be stand up olb in a 3-4 as well - jt 2024-04-28 00:05:18
- Then who are the Dutch? * - The Holtz Room 2024-04-27 19:52:32
  - And who has sex with the hen? * - BeastOfBourbon 2024-04-30 11:59:47
    - That's perverse! * - Camarillo Brillo 2024-05-01 07:00:16
  - They know a little something about Tommy guns. - SWPaDem 2024-04-29 07:31:57
  - True confession - drmurray 2024-04-28 12:12:21
    - True confession - The Holtz Room 2024-04-28 12:28:39
  - If you aren't Dutch - Lloyd braun 2024-04-27 21:10:33