"But the 3-4 is better. You’re normally bringing four pass rushers. In a 4-3, that means all the linemen. In a 3-4, that’s three linemen plus a linebacker, but you don’t know which linebacker is coming. That causes some confusion and gives the defensive backs a better chance. " [
www.steelersdepot.com]
And then there's this (in reference to the Broncos' defense under Phillips): "... ESPN Broncos reporter Jeff Legwold, who charts every defensive play, will tell you that Phillips used four pass-rushers the vast majority of the time, continually varying which linebacker he used to get to the quarterback." [
www.espn.com]
From your post: "... you should not put one of your best players on a assignment that does not maximize their skillset frequently." Maximizing Quinn's skill set meant using him as the rush linebacker on virtually every play that he was in the game. That does not fit Wade's preference, which is to vary which LB is rushing. Hence, not a scheme fit. And ultimately traded away.
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