[elraider24]

Originally Posted by FarmGirl

So..... that's why all the fuss about Sapp playing DE in the 4-3? He's huge but doesn't provide much pass rush?

Ya, sorta.

Defensive End (DE) also has more responsibilities... some being outside of Warren Sapp's style of play.

At Warren Sapp's usual position Defensive Tackle (DT)... his major job is to secure and control the Inside of the Offensive line (usually set for your Bigger/slower/more durable players). This job means Making sure he never gives up ground to the Offensive line men, distract/take on as many offensive line men as possible, and try to force the ball carrier to hesitate behind the line. His new job at DE forces a guy who is usually trying to hold his ground to move around a lot more and make decisions he isnt used to making.

At DE his major job is to control the outside of the line (usually set for faster, quicker, more aware Tackles)... he has more than just a major job. DE is asked to apply pressure to the Outside of the line (which usually means using quickness to get around the Offensive line forcing the ball carrier back inside. Quickness Sapp doesnt have) but a DE is also asked to flow down the line of scrimmage... follow the ball.

This contradicts the DT position (Warren Sapps usual position) which asked them to maintain positon... Sapp should definately move back to DT.