Most important Ratings for RB?

[jello1717]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tha_Mac

So you're saying that ACC determines how fast a player gets to top speed? Because I've always wondered which is more important speed or acceleration.

Yes (although his 50 yard example is a gross exaggeration) and I value ACC over SDP at every position (including PR) except for KR. At KR I want my fastest guy as long as his ACC isn't crap.

[DucksForever]

FWIW, carrying is basically obsolete since running backs fumble about once a season at most...

I think, if you want a speed back, SPD, AGI, ACC, and ELU are the most important ratings. If you want a power back, STR, TRK, SFA, and maybe ACC. I always like to have a back who can accelerate regardless of his style.

[SilverBullet19]

Quote: Originally Posted by jello1717

Yes (although his 50 yard example is a gross exaggeration) and I value ACC over SDP at every position (including PR) except for KR. At KR I want my fastest guy as long as his ACC isn't crap.

I definitely exaggerated, but just to drive the point home lol. I am the same way, ACC is more important except for KR

[Cheese2121]

I tend to favor power backs so carrying and run a tough between the tackles running game so, strength, break tackle are all things I am looking at (I am still on NCAA '12 so carrying is still a concern). I do like to look for speed backs or compliments to a power run game and there I am looking for acceleration, speed, catching (think a Reggie Bush type model).

[SilverBullet19]

Quote: Originally Posted by DucksForever

FWIW, carrying is basically obsolete since running backs fumble about once a season at most... I think, if you want a speed back, SPD, AGI, ACC, and ELU are the most important ratings. If you want a power back, STR, TRK, SFA, and maybe ACC. I always like to have a back who can accelerate regardless of his style.

I wish I had your RB's! Mine fumble 4-5 times a season. FWIW I think the carrying rating plays a much bigger role when they get fatigued

[DavidTheGreat20]

For my system I usually have two types of backs: the Eddie Lacy type and the Darren Sproles type.

The Lacy type back is my workhorse. Usually I look for a high break tackle or trucking. Big size is a plus too.

The Sproles type is my change-of-pace back. I look for mostly speed, elusiveness, and acceleration. If they double up as a receiving threat out of the backfield or returner, that's a nice luxury.