Originally posted by pottsman
Most successful blitzing LBs in this game get their sacks more off speed than actual pass rush abilities. Focus on physicals for your blitzing, along with some Pursuit for corralling HBs on running plays.
What he said. If you beef up your pass rush skills it can lead to some nice sacks if the QB is stuck. I.e. your blocked but QB is coming over to you due to another blitzer, then you break your tackle and get the sack. But those are kinda rare. Typically you need to be all speed which means sprinting, quickness, balance, some foot, tons of snap reaction. I would take first step SA.