I have a Combo Tackle with 2BB,1FF and 1MT Chance item.

ShedBlock and BreakThrough are both important to me as well but I think it's possible to bring BreakThrough and ShedBlock to 8 with normal SPs and hope that will be enough.

Actually I don't see any difference since I got the MT piece. But if you have enough SPs left I would always take a percentage bonus.
FirstStep or other Bonus SAs

are nice or they are not nice

but you don't have to think about it because you can't afford if the players natural build is like it should be.
2BB is a must to break blocks (O_o) what's the first thing a DT/NT needs to do if he wants to make a play? BREAK A BLOCK. For me a nobrainer.

If you can't break the block you wont have a chance to tackle, force a fumble, hurry/sack the QB or swat the ball down.
My Opinion: Move your percentage up to make a play

To Oofty: I'm not a guy who writes a lot here, 'cause I think there are a lot more dots who can play this game better than I do. Think of that as you made 1 DT in your whole live who was retired at lvl 11.

Your highest leveled player ever is lvl 58. You can't advice here even if your AA League DE doesn't look that bad for a parttime booster.

But he is just not a DT.
So to all the others: If somebody gives you an advice always look it up if it's worth reading.
