Where is this 'Rush 4' scheme coming from and will it end?

I haven't watched a game where the announcers don't make a comment about the Titans' predictable 'Rush 4' scheme. It completely relies on top talent to work, and is rarely effective against the better teams who have the talent to render it ineffective. Thus, I see no hope for much playoff success, and history shows it.

Is this all Fisher's design? Is the fact that he admitted we have the same scheme from last year because he's the true architect of this defense?

I'm all for Fisher seeing the exit because I think the game has passed him by, but if in all likelihood he's still here next year, how much longer do we have to put up with this, if you agree we're not going to consistently beat any good teams with this scheme.

I'm not talking about moving to a 3-4, but at least disguise which plays you're rushing four or five by putting at least five on the line of scrimmage. It'd at least be a weak homage to the 46 defense where the opposing team didn't know what was going to happen, never was able to get into a rhythm like the opposing QBs do against us.

 

A winning record doesn't mean much if you can't get past the first round, or require a miracle to get past it.

Our scheme to me, is good enough to beat average to below average teams consistently, and that's about it. It's enough to muster up a winning career record though.

 

I watch for this on every defensive play. I just don't see it, other than Bulluck coming onto the line of scrimmage every five plays or so. The good teams do this on every single defensive play, in terms of the other team not knowing whether a blitz is coming or not.