Can a player's SPD rating improve over time?

[thekodinator]

I'm curious to know if speed ratings improve in dynasty.

I.E. If I recruit a freshman running back who is 82 SPD, in 3 years could he possibly get faster (or slower for that matter)? Or does the speed rating stay constant while other ratings change (AWR, AGI, CTH, etc...)

[dan_457]

I've had my players speed increase, but it's usually only a point a year at most(at least for me anyway).

[Kingfish]

This has always been my biggest beef with ALL these games. What is it the ol'Ball Coach said, "you can't teach Speed?" A freshman should have the chance to get a LITTLE faster through superior training and with the right coaching but a player that runs a 4.7 40 in HS shouldn't become a 4.2 guy in 2-3 seasons.

When freshman would go from an 80 to a 99 in a few seasons, thats a problem...at least in my opinion. If they have fixed that...then there is hope.

[GatorChomp1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kingfish

This has always been my biggest beef with ALL these games. What is it the ol'Ball Coach said, "you can't teach Speed?" A freshman should have the chance to get a LITTLE faster through superior training and with the right coaching but a player that runs a 4.7 40 in HS shouldn't become a 4.2 guy in 2-3 seasons. When freshman would go from an 80 to a 99 in a few seasons, thats a problem...at least in my opinion. If they have fixed that...then there is hope.

I've seen players gain a point or two over the course of a career in the game. That's very realisticc. Speed can be increased in real life, but generally not to a large extent.

[thekodinator]

i think it'd be great if they can improve a little bit over their college career.

I'll be keeping tabs on this and checking back in here once I get my hands on the game and can test this out.

[RamblinWreck21]

Quote: Originally Posted by GatorChomp1

I've seen players gain a point or two over the course of a career in the game. That's very realisticc. Speed can be increased in real life, but generally not to a large extent.

Yeah, I haven't had any problems with Speed gaining unrealistically. In fact, I've never had a major player gain any speed ratings.

[Cubone_Jones]

Does switching positions still effect a player's speed at all?

[WMWolverine]

Generally you can expect a little improvement (2 points), I've been lucky enough to have a 91 speed receiver develop into a 96 speed receiver. +2 in one off season one year....