Thinking about how to get the best pass rush without having to blitz to much. To me the best option is to leave Jenkins, Raji and Neal as much as possible. I would consider running a 3-3-5 instead of 2-4-5 for pass rush. Split Jenkins and Neal out as edge rushers with Raji over the nose.

This would leave some big lanes for LBers to blitz.

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I think that is an excellent idea. The Packers' defensive line is big and strong, so they can get a push. I see no reason why Desmond Bishop, A.J. Hawk and Brandon Chiller can't benefit from that.

I woudl also consider some delayed blitzes as well as sending Charles Woodson quite a bit this game.

I would use big okie as well. Against Miami, I think it could be pretty effective against a young QB like Chad Henne.

Nonetheless, I hope Clay Matthews plays.

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I think the 2-4-5 provides more to work with schematically, but given our injury situation it may not be a bad idea. My only worry would be overextending the d-line. They can get a decent rotation when using the 2-4-5. That said, no single formation is going to be a cure all -- not that OP is suggesting it.

I don't know enough about defenses and gap control to actually speak to the 3-3-5, but I know a lot of 3-4 teams fit well with it. My understanding is that it does put a lot of pressure in the MLB, who occupies more of a 4-3 ILB responsibility. The OLBs aren't designated speed rushers either. An advantage of the 2-4-5 is the LBs playing so close to the line, rushing off the edge.

All that said, I wouldn't mind to see some tinkering -- though it is nice to stick in a formation and give a lot of different looks from it, which is what we've done with the 2-4-5. I wish Matthews wasn't banged up.

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