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Versatile players ???

August 27, 2014 at 03:06PM View BBCode

With the hybrid players in NFL. Playing DE, LB and also dropping into pass coverage. I drafted attached player for this purpose. However, even with his ability to play certain positions are equal. B+ OLB, ILB, SS and DE. I am unable through depth charts play him at DE. http://football.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2897792
dirtdevil

August 27, 2014 at 03:42PM View formatted

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you can't play a S at DE, unfortunately. just LB.
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August 27, 2014 at 08:24PM View BBCode

Originally posted by dirtdevil
you can't play a S at DE, unfortunately. just LB.
I have seen posts concering this. Didn't realize that a player that ranked that high in a position, wouldn't be able to play there. Still VERY happy with player. Just would have liked the versatility!!
dirtdevil

August 27, 2014 at 08:27PM View BBCode

you used to be able to. but they made the positions more restrictive so that the only way a S can play DE is if it's listed as his best pos. some people were upset that others would use guys in 'weird' spots, like FB at OL, P at QB or S at DE/DT. wasn't me doing that though. uh uh. no way no how. not me. nope.
Admin

August 31, 2014 at 10:46PM View BBCode

If I'm wrong and there are a bunch of S's lining up at DE in the NFL, let me know and I'll add S to the list that can play DE. Needs to be more than "A S played DE a few times 20 years ago" sort of thing.

Also, any premium league can requests adjustments to the qualification chart for their league.

Chris
mr1313

August 31, 2014 at 10:58PM View BBCode

Only OLB can play DE. Looking at the player though he should be a LB not a S not many safeties are going to play much in the NFL with B- pass coverage skills. If he was classified based on skills he would be an OLB not a S. He would have had a position change in college with that skill set and never made it to the NFL as S. I also don't think OLB or S should lose ratings when they play DE or CB. I dislike that about the game. It's a common transition in the NFL especially today. Safeties have to be able to cover in today's NFL and should always translate well to CB without missing a step, same for OLB standing up or putting your hand in the dirt can change depending on the down or the scheme.
Admin

September 01, 2014 at 02:03AM View BBCode

If his Best Role was other than Safety, he would have changed in college; my guess is he was probably just a point or two shy of it.

With the updates I am putting in there are "middle of the road" options for out-of-position play as opposed to all or nothing, I'll take a look at it regarding how the defense is handled.

Chris

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