Often times last season those who watched the Tigers saw defenders throw their hands in the air and looking confused in presnap situations. Coach Dabo Swinney sought a simpler defensive model this offseason and believes he found one in hiring DC Brent Venables, whose scheme will allow Clemson LBs to play "more downhill" according to Swinney. Clemson LBs combined for only 12 TFLs last season.