I was getting so many sacks a game, it just wasn't fun, So I decided to find out what all these sacks had in common. Ten games into my franchise, I decided to check the stats. I went to individual players, defense and checked the sack leaders. Out of the top 40 the first 6 were left and right ends, 8 were RE, 14 were LE. 3 were LLB, 9 were RLB and 7 were DT.
I wrote down all there attributes and compared them to each other, things like speed, power moves, Awareness, pursuit, etc.Things that I though would affect the positions. Logically many were the top overall rated players. The ratings varied, BUT, one thing stood out that nearly every one had in common.
28 out of those 40 players had yes for swim move, spin move, and bull rush. BUT 38 out of 40 players all had BULL RUSH marked YES.
So for my next game against the Titian's I simply went into their roster and closed the Bull rush on their starting L,and R linebackers their starting R and L ends and left the DT alone. It has been a complete game changer for me. At the end of the game I return them to there original traits. It could be just a fluke or luck but in my next three games I never had more than 6 sacks total in one game where before I was getting anywhere from 6 to 12 per game. Even screen plays seem to be working now, It has also opened up the running game. I'm not losing 2 yds consistently. As a matter of fact, I might have to readjust my sliders.
I can't promise it will work for you, But what have you got to lose? it's worth a try and I would love to know your results. It's not a cure all, but until a patch comes out. Just give it a try. I hope it works for you or at least helps a little. Good luck..
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