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Originally posted by issacar

If a man play is being called and in that particular play the FS (example) is shown to cover in zone, is he considered in a zone coverage or does it still count for man coverage? Not sure if my question is properly sentenced...

If he shows as a zone then zone awareness will be checked. Most quality defenses have the FS with high zone awareness and some man awareness. FS is typically in zone coverage for many people though with the SS mainly being in man coverage along with CBs.

Originally posted by Detroit Leos


Don't waste points for a player in zone or man awareness if they are never in zone or man. If they are in either more than 70% of the time though be sure to cap it.


Thought on lead awareness? I'm asking mostly for my FB, is it worthwhile? I know he is only a rookie but sometimes he just takes off as if he was Forrest Gump trying to block the furthest possible guy lol I just don,t want to invest too much pts in that if it,s something that gonna fix itself as he grows up lol

Originally posted by Detroit Leos
I agree that pursuit is important for hitting elusive backs. However, it really depends on what you want your DLine to do. They do not have to make the tackle to effect the play. They can slow the opposing back or force a juke/spin inside to the LBs and allow other positions to clean up the play easier.

I am counting on my DTs to make some stops up the middle.

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
Zone. Just look at the play.

Originally posted by Detroit Leos
If he shows as a zone then zone awareness will be checked. Most quality defenses have the FS with high zone awareness and some man awareness. FS is typically in zone coverage for many people though with the SS mainly being in man coverage along with CBs.



What I was thinking but thanks for clearing that out, I was concerned about making a mistake there

Originally posted by issacar
Thought on lead awareness? I'm asking mostly for my FB, is it worthwhile? I know he is only a rookie but sometimes he just takes off as if he was Forrest Gump trying to block the furthest possible guy lol I just don,t want to invest too much pts in that if it,s something that gonna fix itself as he grows up lol

Most would suggest to take lead block awareness to a 35-45 range for players that need it. High lead block awareness was tested previously and if I remember correctly the agent stated that it seemed to make them worse. The current theory is that the more lead block awareness a player has the larger the circumference is for the player to see defenders to block and often leads to the blocker pursuing an inconvenient defender.

Originally posted by issacar
Thought on lead awareness? I'm asking mostly for my FB, is it worthwhile? I know he is only a rookie but sometimes he just takes off as if he was Forrest Gump trying to block the furthest possible guy lol I just don,t want to invest too much pts in that if it,s something that gonna fix itself as he grows up lol

Lead blocking is tricky. You want enough so he knows who to block but not too much or he will block the defender way down field and not in front of him. I would say about 55 or 60 is plenty. Then MAX OUT RUN BLOCK TECHNIQUE. This cannot be stated enough. Run Block Tech is THE MOST Important skill for a blocker. Not only does it win blocks but it also is the skill used to engage the defender.

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
I am counting on my DTs to make some stops up the middle.

I hope they get it done for you given the investment at the DT position for your roster.

Originally posted by Detroit Leos
I hope they get it done for you given the investment at the DT position for your roster.

Being all zone, my guys each have a job to do and do it in a zone. I need to stop the outside runs and some of my play calling leaves the middle vulnerable.

does pocket awareness influence audibles? I've set my QB to audible the FB and I've seen a particular play where the defense only had a 3 man front and my FB was on the backfield waiting next to the QB...

Galactic Empire brought a good point for run blocking tech, which lead to a question

On a passing plays, once the catch is made, does the blockers still engage in passing blocks or do they become running blocks from that point on?

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
Being all zone, my guys each have a job to do and do it in a zone. I need to stop the outside runs and some of my play calling leaves the middle vulnerable.

Is it wrong if your defense setup is unidimensional man coverage or zone coverage? Or you can sustain success with one or the other?

Besides, I really want to thank you guys for your time. It's really appreciated

Originally posted by issacar
Galactic Empire brought a good point for run blocking tech, which lead to a question

On a passing plays, once the catch is made, does the blockers still engage in passing blocks or do they become running blocks from that point on?

Run blockers after the catch.

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
Run blockers after the catch.

awesome, thanks! So evne if you build a pass blocker, you still want him to have at least 50 in run blocking tech ? (if not higher)

Originally posted by issacar
does pocket awareness influence audibles? I've set my QB to audible the FB and I've seen a particular play where the defense only had a 3 man front and my FB was on the backfield waiting next to the QB...

The QB holds back extra blockers when rattled or when he has been sacked or pressured "enough". The QBs toughness and heart seem to help with this. No idea if pocket awareness will allow a QB to not hold a blocker in though. If he thinks there may be a blitz coming (3-3-5 OWMB or whatever) and you have given him the ability to hold FBs/HBs or TEs in then he will do so. No harm in holding in a FB/HB unless they are scat backs and even if your FB is just standing back there he can pick up a DE that gets loose and additionally can avoid being targeted for that play (also good if he is not a receiver).