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Whats the advantage of a rushing FB, why (other than the players ego and desire for stats) should a team allow a fullback a significant share of carries.

I like blocking backs for teams I GM, it really helps the runningbacks get more YPC, and since in nearly any system the RBs are gonna be running more.

I don't believe the ability to confuse the defense is in the game so why use and build FBs to rush?

some teams will employ an elusive back at HB, then get a rushing FB and split the carries 60/40 or something in that area for a balanced rushing attack.

I agree. Plus rushing a FB doesn't work NEARLY as well because a HB sucks at blocking (99.9% of the time).

With the new Offensive advanced tactics, you will still not be able to choose personnel on the field, but you can choose to favor HB or FB for different situations. So utilizing a power FB (when you have an elusive HB) for goal line and short yardage situations should still be viable.

I'll agree with you more when we are able to choose personnel and/or work with a playbook where you'll be able choose more viable plays for your chosen personnel. Right now without a power FB (and have a elusive HB) I would probably just leave out the goal line formation completely.

I am not a GM or owner, but I do have a FB.

My perception is that the fullback position should be built for, and used about 50% lead block for the HB, 25% pass block, 20% short yardage running back, and 5% saftey valve/screen/dump off reciever.

When the defense sees a FB in the lineup, they should be thinking run, and the FB should be able to help block an LB or 2. For pass blocking, put the FB in the lineup on Play action passes only, if it goes bad, the QB should be able to toss him one and gain a few yards. If it is a goal line or 3rd and short situation, the FB should be the go to guy to shove for a yard or 3 between the tackles.

Well, my FB has 13 rushing TD's. Take that for what it's worth.

I was not saying anything about any other player's or owners build or use of FB in game. If you have a FB with 13 TD's, whoohoo!

Originally posted by naraic
Whats the advantage of a rushing FB, why (other than the players ego and desire for stats) should a team allow a fullback a significant share of carries.

I like blocking backs for teams I GM, it really helps the runningbacks get more YPC, and since in nearly any system the RBs are gonna be running more.

I don't believe the ability to confuse the defense is in the game so why use and build FBs to rush?

You obviously favor a very specific type of offense. There's no problem with that, but to not understand that there are other offensive philosphies that can be a success, including one that regularly puts the ball in the hands of the FB is just silly.

There's an unfortunate theme cropping up on GLB with people pushing cookie cutter players and teams. You seem to be that type of GM.

I'd like to see all styles of FB being built. Runners, receivers, blockers, etc etc. It's what makes the game fun

Apart from SAs and the Blocking/Carrying trade-off, is there really that much difference between the two? You need Strength as a major in either role. You need solid speed in either role, either to get yardage or to stay ahead of the HB. You need agility in either role, particularly with the Season 4 accel stuff. You need more vision as a blocker, but vision helps a runner, too.

Why would you not want another offensive option for minimal cost?