The Top Five: Best 3-4 Defensive Ends in the NFL

The 3-4 defensive end is an odd breed. They're basically just more athletic 4-3 defensive tackles. The must be big, strong, and able to hold at the point of attack. However in the same play, they're expected to be quick and athletic enough to make sure no one gets out around them. With a couple teams switching to the 3-4 every couple years or so, it's a position that's in much higher demand and should see a real boom over the next 5-10 years, that is until the 3-4 fades out in obscurity again. Let's not forget that the 3-4 is just a fade coming back around. Anyway, it's certainly relevant enough in today's NFL to recognize the men who do it best. Honorable Mention: Glenn Dorsey (Kansas City Chiefs) 16 games started, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 32 tackles No, Glenn Dorsey has not yet taken a single snap from the defensive end position. Yes, all of those stats are from playing defensive tackle in the 4-3. No, I don't think I'm crazy. Call it a hunch, but I believe Glenn Dorsey will be one of ... (link)