George Edwards Will Install 3-4 Defense In Buffalo
Shortly after the Bills announced their rather shocking hire of George Edwards, just a month after he had accepted the same position at the University of Florida, Edwards announced that he would transition the Bills to a base 3-4 defense in the 2010 season.
For a Bills defense that had more than its fair share of struggles last year, particularly against the run where they finished third to last, this move makes quite a bit of sense. Brian Galliford of SB Nation’s Buffalo Rumblings breaks down both how the 3-4 Over scheme works, and what it means for their current roster:
Read Article >Well, That Was Quick: Florida Defensive Coordinator George Edwards Leaves After 1 Month, Named Bills DC
The weirdness is that he leaves his current job as Florida’s defensive coordinator after only a month on the job, putting Florida back in coaching limbo after the departure of former defensive coordinator Charlie Strong to Louisville, wide receivers’ coach Billy Gonzales’ move to LSU, and the resignation/un-resignation of Urban Meyer. For Florida fans, the offseason required reading has been the “seeking positions” section of Coaching Monthly.
As for Bills fans, Edwards’ reputation among his peers can’t be solace for those seeking a name-brand hire after the less-than-thrilled reception they gave Chan Gailey. But then, after hiring Chan Gaily to reinvigorate the franchise, how much worse can it get?
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