Being able to generate pressure from the interior is crucial for a defense. Quite often, teams are capable of generating pressure off the edge. Offensive coaches thus teach their QBs to step up in the pocket; it’s a logical solution to the problem presented by edge rushers. If there is pressure up the middle, though, the QB has nowhere to go. Indeed, the beauty of an elite pass rush from the 3T position is that it nullifies the solution that teams usually rely on. During the 2020 season, the Minnesota Vikings failed to get meaningful contributions from the 3T position, so it’s a top priority this offseason.
What Will the Vikings Do at 3T?
