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Blink 182
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I've only ever built STOP and FF linebackers, so my knowledge about the best VAs for other LB builds is sketchy at best.

I need suggestions for this build. Currently, no VAs have been assigned at all. He'll be used against the run and in coverage but not so much to blitz. Any help is appreciated!

(Lv. 79 LB)
Ht/Wt: 6'2", 220lbs


Attributes
Physical Attributes
Strength: 74.26
Speed: 155.1 (+54)
Agility: 91.43
Jumping: 70.77
Stamina: 60.59
Vision: 89.77
Confidence: 49.26

Football Skills
Blocking: 8
Catching: 8
Tackling: 74.26
Throwing: 8
Carrying: 8
Kicking: 8
Punting: 8

Special Abilities
Hard Hitter Abilities
Snarl: 1
Aura of Intimidation: 1
Diving Tackle: 1
Monster Hit: 1
Defense General: 1

Pass Rusher Abilities
Trash Talk: 0
The Glare: 0
Shed Blocks: 0
Swat Ball: 0
Big Sack: 0

Additional Abilities
Superior Vision: 6
Veteran Abilities

Current Bonuses/Penalties
Make tackle chance: +12%
Deflect ball chance: +12%
Avoid fake chance: +13%
 
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Kind of a combo pass defender

If you plan on using him on 3rd downs passing 3rd Down Stopper and some like Long Reach

For runs Sure Tackler and maybe David vs Goliath if he is still missing a lot of tackles

Then focus on attribute VAs
Track Star
Football Genius
Textbook Tackler
 
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1 Overtime Killer as well
 
Theo Wizzago
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Here's a look at my Combo LB based off of the same premise you're building yours.

(Lv. 79 LB)
Ht/Wt: 6'6", 231lbs

Attributes
Physical Attributes
Strength: 60.13
Speed: 158.25 (+58)
Agility: 86.38
Jumping: 45
Stamina: 60.87
Vision: 84.38
Confidence: 40.38

Football Skills
Blocking: 8
Catching: 9
Tackling: 84.51
Throwing: 8
Carrying: 8
Kicking: 8
Punting: 8

Special Abilities
Hard Hitter Abilities
Snarl: 4
Aura of Intimidation: 7
Diving Tackle: 3
Monster Hit: 3
Defense General: 10

Pass Rusher Abilities
Trash Talk: 0
The Glare: 0
Shed Blocks: 0
Swat Ball: 0
Big Sack: 0

Additional Abilities
Superior Vision: 10
Veteran Abilities
Death Grip: 9
Intimidating: 15
Long Reach: 15
Never Give Up: 15
Third Down Stopper: 15

Current Bonuses/Penalties
Force fumble chance: +15%
Make tackle chance: +21%
Break block chance: +15%


VA's listed above were suggested based on skill set. He's been pretty rock solid for what he does. Note, he was built to play MLB which is why 10 in Defense General... otherwise I'd've gone another way.
 
Theo Wizzago
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I would add that, if getting OTK as Ryan suggested then pushing Confidence to 49 isn't optimal. Can hit 40 and the rest into tackling and still get OTK and a better tackler.
 
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Originally posted by RyanCane26
Kind of a combo pass defender

If you plan on using him on 3rd downs passing 3rd Down Stopper and some like Long Reach

For runs Sure Tackler and maybe David vs Goliath if he is still missing a lot of tackles

Then focus on attribute VAs
Track Star
Football Genius
Textbook Tackler


good advice here
 
Blink 182
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Thank you!
 
Jeff Williams
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I like it, but there a few things i'd do different. mainly, he has no SAs which could be useful. I've built LBs just like this, but always 4 AEQ. Swat Ball is good for this type of player. I mean he is mainly in coverage so that comes in handy. Super Vision is a good idea. Keep that. Now Shed Blocks might not sound right but he will be chasing the ball carrier and guys will try to block him. I know it says its more for pass blocks, but it definitely helps break other blocks as well and with him being weak for a LB (unavoidable for this build) my own opinion is that it really helps especially in combination with BB% when he has to get to the guy with the ball. Also, I always get some AoI for a LB. I mean why not?
 
Jeff Williams
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Originally posted by Theo Wizzago
Here's a look at my Combo LB based off of the same premise you're building yours.

(Lv. 79 LB)
Ht/Wt: 6'6", 231lbs


Additional Abilities
Superior Vision: 10
Veteran Abilities
Death Grip: 9
Intimidating: 15
Long Reach: 15
Never Give Up: 15
Third Down Stopper: 15

Current Bonuses/Penalties
Force fumble chance: +15%
Make tackle chance: +21%
Break block chance: +15%



this is all great except for one thing. that FF% i learned from experience is not useful for a build like this. If he is causing fumbles, its against teams that you are beating by 100 points anyhow. I learned the hard way that piece isn't the best use at all. Otherwise I'd say that is a great coverage/pursuit build

for the heck of it, i'll show my last cov LB. my main mistake was not enough vision. This time I'm gonna keep jumping in the high 60's so i can push vision to the mid 80's. I guess my main advice for VAs is Football Genius, 3DS, Sure Tackler, LR. Probably Ball Hawk as well if he is playing a lot of zone. If the defense only uses m2m coverage, don't get that

Doctor Who
(Lv. 79 Coverage LB)
Ht/Wt: 6'1", 231lbs

Attributes
Physical Attributes
Strength: 72.26
Speed: 157.1 (+55)
Agility: 94.1 (+3)
Jumping: 75.1
Stamina: 40.26
Vision: 78.1
Confidence: 40.26

Football Skills
Blocking: 8
Catching: 9
Tackling: 71.26
Throwing: 8
Carrying: 8
Kicking: 8
Punting: 8

Special Abilities
Hard Hitter Abilities
Snarl: 3
Aura of Intimidation: 6
Diving Tackle: 6
Monster Hit: 2
Defense General: 1

Pass Rusher Abilities
Trash Talk: 1
The Glare: 2
Shed Blocks: 4
Swat Ball: 8
Big Sack: 1

Additional Abilities
Superior Vision: 6
Shutdown Coverage: 6 (4th AEQ)
Change Direction: 6

Veteran Abilities
Ball Hawk: 10
Football Genius: 15
Long Reach: 15
Sure Tackler: 15
Third Down Stopper: 15
OTK: 1
Clutch: 1

Current Bonuses/Penalties
Vision: +5.86
Avoid fake chance: +15%
Make tackle chance: +15%
Deflect ball chance: +21%

wasnt sure about the Shutdown Coverage AEQ but i dallied and was stuck with it and plus since the vision was too low i figured it'd help that at least some. I probably will go for a BB% instead this time
Edited by Jeff Williams on May 28, 2020 11:40:04
 


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