Just where does Epenesa fit in the modern NFL?

Historically, when someone brings up the 3-4 defense it calls to mind big, powerful defensive linemen who occupy blockers to free up linebackers. That style of defense, however, is rarely played in the modern NFL. Most teams that employ odd fronts use the style of defense pioneered by Bum Phillips and perpetuated by his son, Wade Phillips.

That style of 3-4 defense is much more aggressive and uses one-gap principles across the front...

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