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I'm just now starting to realize how linear DE's pass rushing abilities are.

First Step->Change Direction->Shed Block->Tunnel Vision->Big Sack

Think about it. All 5 of them happen simultaneously on every play.

When the play starts, you have to get off the snap fast. This is what I like to call the "Vernon Gholston Affect". If you've ever watched tape of Vernon, he's usually 2-4 yards further into the backfield than the rest of his line after a couple seconds into the play. This is because he has such a great initial burst, or, in GLB lingo, first step.

Then, when he is engaged with his blocker, he has to get around the blocker. Change Direction.

Once he gets around his blocker, he has to disengage. Shed Block.

Then, he has to get to the QB as quickly as he can to prevent the QB from making a pass or scrambling. Tunnel Vision.

Once he gets to the QB, he has to inflict as much pain as possible so the QB starts making errant throws and gets scared of the him. Big Sack.

It's so linear, it's brilliant. My hat goes off to Bort.

Big Sack is useless and is a Myth. But the other SA's are good. What should I improve my End on? Do i need some more SA? Im gonna have 5 SP and 4 equip boost points.

Strength: 46 Blocking: 14.2
Speed: 40 Tackling: 24.87
Agility: 40.11 Throwing: 8
Jumping: 12.8 Catching: 10
Stamina: 31.2 Carrying: 9
Vision: 23.38 Kicking: 9
Confidence: 16.32 Punting: 8

SA's
1/1/0/0/0
2/2/2/2/0

Eh, shed block comes before changing direction on plays imo. Change direction lets you're guy go from running one way, to running another. For example: if a QB starts scrambling.

Originally posted by theduke335
Big Sack is useless and is a Myth. But the other SA's are good. What should I improve my End on? Do i need some more SA? Im gonna have 5 SP and 4 equip boost points.

Strength: 46 Blocking: 14.2
Speed: 40 Tackling: 24.87
Agility: 40.11 Throwing: 8
Jumping: 12.8 Catching: 10
Stamina: 31.2 Carrying: 9
Vision: 23.38 Kicking: 9
Confidence: 16.32 Punting: 8

SA's
1/1/0/0/0
2/2/2/2/0

I would get strength/agility/speed to the soft caps first.

For DE's First Step = Win

Shed block is more important and tunnel vision. Wouldn't neglect first step though. Experiment and do what you'd like but those would be the most important ones.