Originally posted by jdbolick
Originally posted by Mat McBriar
This is the biggie. A good break tackle roll is a returner's best friend against avoiding fumbles.
I'm not sure that's true. Didn't someone compile some evidence suggesting that fumbles are more common immediately following a broken tackle?
I mean I guess there's going to be a slight dip in energy, which can leave you more susceptible, but overall it's a big boon. You'd be crazy to take 30 strength or something because you feel breaking tackles is going to hurt your returner.
It's simple (and you can find a few Bort quotes backing this up): not all tackles get fumble rolls. Defenders only get a fumble roll vs not fumble roll interaction when their tackle attempt meets the required 'quality' threshold.