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Balldog
02-14-2005, 03:19 PM
Is there any certain setting that will get my QB to throw to the TE more often? I've got one of the best TEs in the league and he didn't catch a TD last year.
Balldog
02-14-2005, 03:20 PM
Dola - His stats:

75 target, 56 rec, 579 yds, 10.3 avg, 2 drops
Buzzbee
02-14-2005, 03:25 PM
Sounds like he got a pretty good number of looks. Perhaps you should throw more inside the 20, and focus on short passes. Also, if you have receivers with high route running, they will take opportunities away from your TE. In addition, make sure that you are running formations that include a TE. Four and five receiver sets would obviously eliminate your TE from catching a pass. Lastly, try putting your TE at Fullback and running a higer percentage of screens.
fantastic flying froggies
02-14-2005, 04:09 PM
There also was some discussion on passing to TE just a few weeks ago, check out this thread:
http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=35096
Icy
02-15-2005, 10:05 AM
Balldog, i have tried it on any possible way, unless your receivers and fullback are crap, you won't be able to have a dominating TE. I really miss a setting to set who is the primary receiver to look at.
Vinatieri for Prez
02-16-2005, 01:32 AM
I don't agree with icy. I have had TEs lead the team even with fairly good WRs. See the other thread listed above for tips. Make sure you pick TE formations; throw short; have a QB who can throw short, etc. It all helps. I do agree with icy that it is uncommon, but it is not impossible.
Balldog
02-18-2005, 12:27 PM
My wide receivers do suck, I think I ran a little too much in the red zone.
Kozure
02-18-2005, 02:54 PM
the more balanced offense you have, the less each receiver will receive, normally. I had a team where the TE was by far the best receiver, and even had a 102 catch, 1200 yard season. Then i put in some great WRs (same quarterback, runningback and fullback) and his production dropped significantly. to around 50-60 catches and 700 yards. He was always getting around 80 receptions and 950 yards catching before.
Chubby
02-18-2005, 09:46 PM
Balldog, i have tried it on any possible way, unless your receivers and fullback are crap, you won't be able to have a dominating TE. I really miss a setting to set who is the primary receiver to look at.
Not true, it depends on what formations you run and if you throw deep a lot or not.