Warrior General Games

I thought it would be "open field fake," but I never knew one of its prerequisites were only one defender could be within 5 yds. That seems very limiting, as 5 yds is a huge distance in retrospect.

"Surge" doesn't seem great because it only works on inside runs. Yes, speed HB's do run inside, but they are competing for snaps against screens, passes, and power/full backs for inside run playing time, so I'm thinking the average elusive back wont get many opportunities with it.

Therefore, as crazy as this sounds, I'm leaning towards "Hurdle." Diving tackles are prevalent, especially against speed backs when tacklers have to chase them down. Hurdle also has no conditions, other than the tackle needing to be a dive. My only issue is I doubt I'll get my jumping higher than ~50'ish by career's end.

Or the final option is they're all crap and should be avoided like the plague.

Any thoughts on your favorite?

i went with hurdle... no thoughts as of yet.

Probably won't be adding any SPs to the bonus SA, tbh

i originally opted for scat back only in case he got to 40 catching and he was used in some ways like we did with dickerson, etc rem. i never was a huge fan of open field for the 5 yard reason. always felt it was better for a wr who could be 1-1 35 yards downfield and have it fire.

hurdling would help by guy crawler a bit. surge is interesting as it is a must have for a power back.... very good for a combo back... and maybe worthwhile for a few points in elusive backs that do occasionally run between the tackles.

If you are looking for consistency I'd say go with Surge.. get the extra boost per carry.. if you are looking for the occasional big play I'd say Hurdle.. If he's in the Open Field with 1 guy to beat Hurdle seems like it would be almost as nice to have as Open Field Fake.. Yet Hurdle will work when someone else is within 5 yards..

To summarize..
Surge if you are on a 2 HB Team or getting the majority of the carries..
Hurdle if your carries are limited and/or running off-tackle/sweeps all game..

I like to stay away from Open Field Fake simply bc about once or twice a game are you actually 1 on 1 and chances are theres a GODDAMN OLB about 4.9 yards away struggling to keep up but preventing it from firing..

Originally posted by dbrewington
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I like to stay away from Open Field Fake simply bc about once or twice a game are you actually 1 on 1 and chances are theres a GODDAMN OLB about 4.9 yards away struggling to keep up but preventing it from firing..

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