Originally posted by bhall43 What kind of speed/strength ratio you think is perfect for a blocking TE?
Current 85+/145+ with 10+ FS. In the future, probably something like 90/150. Maybe even 95/145. I'm not sure how much strength LBs will have in the future, but 145 will still be way higher, so pushing strength higher in the future might not be necessary. At this point, you're basically working with double the strength of most LBs and DBs you're blocking, so it's all about setting up the initial block (vision, speed, and agility). Once you're there, they aren't breaking it and are likely getting pancaked.
If LBs only work strength to around 80 in the future, that 145 might still work.
Originally posted by Longhornfan1024 Current 85+/145+ with 10+ FS. In the future, probably something like 90/150. Maybe even 95/145. I'm not sure how much strength LBs will have in the future, but 145 will still be way higher, so pushing strength higher in the future might not be necessary. At this point, you're basically working with double the strength of most LBs and DBs you're blocking, so it's all about setting up the initial block (vision, speed, and agility). Once you're there, they aren't breaking it and are likely getting pancaked.
If LBs only work strength to around 80 in the future, that 145 might still work.
Will it be better if I get 85/139-140 or 82/142-143?
That's such a small difference that I'm not sure it would be all that noticeable, but I'd probably go 85/140. I like a lot less blocking, though. Having more stamina also helps, since most BTEs play on KR and PR.
Originally posted by Longhornfan1024 That's such a small difference that I'm not sure it would be all that noticeable, but I'd probably go 85/140. I like a lot less blocking, though. Having more stamina also helps, since most BTEs play on KR and PR.
Well stamina I can bring up with 3 boosts left. That set up has to do with the extra 3 I get from a 3rd AEQ and training/level ups.
I would probably go less blocking too. That was just for lolbar purposes obviously.
Originally posted by Longhornfan1024 What are you planning to do with him other than tagging BTEs and just trying to take up a blocker? That's pretty much it. Strength LOLBs render blocking TEs completely worthless on running plays, then can often either make the tackle or occupy another blocker after revcaking the BTE.
Originally posted by Longhornfan1024 What are you planning to do with him other than tagging BTEs and just trying to take up a blocker?
That's exactly his job. Originally posted by jdbolick
That's pretty much it. Strength LOLBs render blocking TEs completely worthless on running plays, then can often either make the tackle or occupy another blocker after revcaking the BTE.
It works well on strong side plays, kinda sucks for weak side runs with a blocking TE though.
That's pretty much it. Strength LOLBs render blocking TEs completely worthless on running plays, then can often either make the tackle or occupy another blocker after revcaking the BTE.
What about on screen passes and outside runs where the TE leads the HB? It seems like that LB wouldn't be able to keep up. I guess if you place him right over the TE he will pretty much auto-engage?