Something I just now noticed...or am I wrong?

mbarry55 · 03-16-2008, 05:47 PM

I'm sure this has been covered at some point... but I just now noticed, there is no right or left hand designation for QBs. (or L/R foot for K/P)

I have been basing all my teams' offensive lines as if my QB was a righty... good pass blocking on the left side to protect my QB's blind side , the right side guy tended to be more of a run blocker. I'm just now realizing that I don't see where it says anywhere...

How does this affect 'strategy' per se when it comes to putting together an OL... is my idea of pass block LT and run block RT still viable? Should I now go for more balance between RB/PB?

Am I missing something completely?

Vinatieri for Prez · 03-16-2008, 06:01 PM

All QBs in FOF are considered to be right handed, but not sure it matters anyways.

MrDNA · 03-16-2008, 07:02 PM

I did some testing on RT vs. LT and the average stats were almost exactly the same with a good LT/Mediocre RT and the reverse. So don't sweat it too much

sovereignstar · 03-16-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinatieri for Prez

All QBs in FOF are considered to be right handed

How do you come to that conclusion? I'd be more inclined to say that quarterbacks are "handless" in FOF.

RedKingGold · 03-16-2008, 09:54 PM

Jim had an informal live-chat during the NFL draft. From what I remember, this topic came up then, and he basically said that the LT is weighted heavier in offensive line calculations. This would imply that all QB's in FOF "are" right-handed if the value of the LT has significance in offensive line protection calculation (protecting the blind spot of the QB).

sovereignstar · 03-16-2008, 10:15 PM

Wonder what extra information someone could get from Jim by taking a piss in the next stall.

Vinatieri for Prez · 03-16-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Jim had an informal live-chat during the NFL draft. From what I remember, this topic came up then, and he basically said that the LT is weighted heavier in offensive line calculations. This would imply that all QB's in FOF "are" right-handed if the value of the LT has significance in offensive line protection calculation (protecting the blind spot of the QB).

I also seem to recall a discussion about handedness in general, although not exactly where. It also makes sense by the fact that we know in-game that LTs are more valuable than RTs.

sovereignstar · 03-16-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinatieri for Prez

It also makes sense by the fact that we know in-game that LTs are more valuable than RTs.

How do you know that?

Heims · 03-17-2008, 01:36 AM

Try position switching a RT to LT. Mine typically only retain 92-ish % of their skills, indicating that LT is more difficult to play; hence, more valuable.

Sgran · 03-17-2008, 05:37 AM

What are the implications here on defense? I was thinking that I would outsmart the opposition by putting my best pass-rusher at LDE to get him matched up against the weaker tackle. In theory, the RDE should get more strip sacks, right? while the LDE would get more hurries. but i've never seen this stated explicitly.

RedKingGold · 03-17-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovereignstar

How do you know that?

Well, I know Gridiron Greta makes a list of the top left tackles in the game, but not the top right tackles, guards, etc.

Vinatieri for Prez · 03-18-2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heims

Try position switching a RT to LT. Mine typically only retain 92-ish % of their skills, indicating that LT is more difficult to play; hence, more valuable.

Yep. That was the basis for my statement. And they usually demand more in salary.

jonesz · 03-18-2008, 08:09 AM

I just assume that whenever it says LT it really means "blind side" tackle.

Leonidas · 03-18-2008, 09:28 AM

Maybe this is just anecdotal on my part, but it sure seems to me the better DEs in the game wind up as LDEs, thus making the RT stuck covering the better guy. Maybe it's just a total coincidence of how the player files wind up, but in my solo play almost always the stronger end is the LDE.

Synovia · 03-21-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heims

Try position switching a RT to LT. Mine typically only retain 92-ish % of their skills, indicating that LT is more difficult to play; hence, more valuable.

More difficult to play doesn't mean more valuable. Thats a HUGE assumption

Vinatieri for Prez · 03-21-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synovia

More difficult to play doesn't mean more valuable. Thats a HUGE assumption

Not following you there. To me, there is no assumption to make at all.

Ben E Lou · 03-21-2008, 12:13 PM

We suspend the laws of supply and demand around here, VfP. *shurg*

03-16-2008, 07:02 PM	#3
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	I did some testing on RT vs. LT and the average stats were almost exactly the same with a good LT/Mediocre RT and the reverse. So don't sweat it too much __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

03-16-2008, 09:54 PM	#5
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Jim had an informal live-chat during the NFL draft. From what I remember, this topic came up then, and he basically said that the LT is weighted heavier in offensive line calculations. This would imply that all QB's in FOF "are" right-handed if the value of the LT has significance in offensive line protection calculation (protecting the blind spot of the QB). Last edited by RedKingGold : 03-16-2008 at 09:55 PM.

03-17-2008, 05:37 AM	#10
Sgran High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Budapest	What are the implications here on defense? I was thinking that I would outsmart the opposition by putting my best pass-rusher at LDE to get him matched up against the weaker tackle. In theory, the RDE should get more strip sacks, right? while the LDE would get more hurries. but i've never seen this stated explicitly. __________________ What the hell is Mike Brown diagramming for them during timeouts? Is he like the guy from "Memento" or something? Guys, I just thought of something … what if we ran a high screen for LeBron?

03-18-2008, 09:28 AM	#14
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	Maybe this is just anecdotal on my part, but it sure seems to me the better DEs in the game wind up as LDEs, thus making the RT stuck covering the better guy. Maybe it's just a total coincidence of how the player files wind up, but in my solo play almost always the stronger end is the LDE. __________________ Molon labe

03-21-2008, 12:13 PM	#17
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	We suspend the laws of supply and demand around here, VfP. shurg __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

03-16-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
Vinatieri for Prez College Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle	All QBs in FOF are considered to be right handed, but not sure it matters anyways.

03-16-2008, 10:15 PM	#6
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Wonder what extra information someone could get from Jim by taking a piss in the next stall.

03-17-2008, 01:36 AM	#9
Heims n00b Join Date: Mar 2005	Try position switching a RT to LT. Mine typically only retain 92-ish % of their skills, indicating that LT is more difficult to play; hence, more valuable.

03-18-2008, 08:09 AM	#13
jonesz Mascot Join Date: Nov 2000	I just assume that whenever it says LT it really means "blind side" tackle.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)