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Matt44 · 09-03-2009, 04:40 PM

Hey guys,

I have a few players on my team who are alot better at other positions than the one in the game.

Ie - a 79 MBL who would be a 85 OLB......and a 71 OLB who would be a 84 DE.

Anyone else have these? (I presume it's common)

If so what do you do with them?

TeamBuilder · 09-03-2009, 04:44 PM

Yea there are a lot of those in the game. What I do with them depends on my player personnel. For example Jason Taylor is a 79 OLB but a 93 DE. I drafted an OLB that fits better than Jason Taylor so I converted him to a pass rushing DE for nickel and dime defenses.

imskykid · 09-03-2009, 04:58 PM

I would say it depends on how realistic you want your franchise to be. A lot of times when you switch speedy LBs to SS and TE to FB they get a ratings boost. Personally I don't switch players that are rated low at one position but high at the other unless their height/weight are appropriate. IE, I wont switch a OLB to DE if he's 6'2" 235lb OR a 6'4" 255lb MLB to SS... not realistic.

I also don't switch them if it gives them an unrealistic boost. I think if you switch Vernon Gholston to DE he jumps up to the 90's... he wouldn't be that good in real life. The kid cant even show up on the stat sheet in real life.

Matt44 · 09-03-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamBuilder


	Yea there are a lot of those in the game. What I do with them depends on my player personnel. For example Jason Taylor is a 79 OLB but a 93 DE. I drafted an OLB that fits better than Jason Taylor so I converted him to a pass rushing DE for nickel and dime defenses.

Well I have:
Elvis Dumervil: OLB 65 - DE 85
Matt Roth: OLB 71 - DE 81

and two more that are alot better in different positions.

Matt Roth is a big guy so I think he could be very good as a DE.

TeamBuilder · 09-03-2009, 05:01 PM

Yea Roth could definitely handle being a DE in a 3-4. Dumervill I would use in passing situations because he would get thrown around really easily in a 3-4 end spot.

txfalconfan · 09-03-2009, 05:04 PM

I do it all the time and dont think it CHEESE either cuz someone will. Look at the patriots, they move guys around like that all the time, ex. lb to de. I know from my chise that Boss Bailey (fa), is a 68 mlb but 74 olb, 72 cb, 79 fs/ss or an 81 De.

I look more at size and speed than OVR for my players I get but cant really see putting a true LB at corner but safety..sure if he fits the size/speed requirement. Safeties/Lbs in the NFL swap positions when one doesnt work for them all the time.

I know why it works in the game for some guys though....man/zone cover ratings. Look st d.brooks (FA). I bet he could be a 90 safety instead of a 78LB.

Matt44 · 09-03-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamBuilder


	Yea Roth could definitely handle being a DE in a 3-4. Dumervill I would use in passing situations because he would get thrown around really easily in a 3-4 end spot.

I'm using a 3-4 so thats my thoughts about both of those. May just bring Elvis in on nickle and dime plays and blitz him as much as possible.

txfalconfan · 09-03-2009, 05:09 PM

wow dumerill +20 Ovr to switch positions. id do it! IRL if you had an average Lb that "fit" better at DL you'd do it. And J.Taylor makes sense cuz he was a DE til the past couple years when he switched to LB. And I agree with IMSKYKID... i would never put a 240lb backer at DT. My DT's gotta weigh 275+!

09-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#1
Matt44 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Aug 2009	Swapping player positions Hey guys, I have a few players on my team who are alot better at other positions than the one in the game. Ie - a 79 MBL who would be a 85 OLB......and a 71 OLB who would be a 84 DE. Anyone else have these? (I presume it's common) If so what do you do with them?

09-03-2009, 04:44 PM	#2
TeamBuilder MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Swapping player positions Yea there are a lot of those in the game. What I do with them depends on my player personnel. For example Jason Taylor is a 79 OLB but a 93 DE. I drafted an OLB that fits better than Jason Taylor so I converted him to a pass rushing DE for nickel and dime defenses.

09-03-2009, 04:58 PM	#3
imskykid Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: Swapping player positions I would say it depends on how realistic you want your franchise to be. A lot of times when you switch speedy LBs to SS and TE to FB they get a ratings boost. Personally I don't switch players that are rated low at one position but high at the other unless their height/weight are appropriate. IE, I wont switch a OLB to DE if he's 6'2" 235lb OR a 6'4" 255lb MLB to SS... not realistic. I also don't switch them if it gives them an unrealistic boost. I think if you switch Vernon Gholston to DE he jumps up to the 90's... he wouldn't be that good in real life. The kid cant even show up on the stat sheet in real life.

09-03-2009, 05:01 PM	#5
TeamBuilder MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Swapping player positions Yea Roth could definitely handle being a DE in a 3-4. Dumervill I would use in passing situations because he would get thrown around really easily in a 3-4 end spot.

09-03-2009, 05:04 PM	#6
txfalconfan Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Aug 2009	Re: Swapping player positions I do it all the time and dont think it CHEESE either cuz someone will. Look at the patriots, they move guys around like that all the time, ex. lb to de. I know from my chise that Boss Bailey (fa), is a 68 mlb but 74 olb, 72 cb, 79 fs/ss or an 81 De. I look more at size and speed than OVR for my players I get but cant really see putting a true LB at corner but safety..sure if he fits the size/speed requirement. Safeties/Lbs in the NFL swap positions when one doesnt work for them all the time. I know why it works in the game for some guys though....man/zone cover ratings. Look st d.brooks (FA). I bet he could be a 90 safety instead of a 78LB.

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09-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#8
txfalconfan Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Aug 2009	Re: Swapping player positions wow dumerill +20 Ovr to switch positions. id do it! IRL if you had an average Lb that "fit" better at DL you'd do it. And J.Taylor makes sense cuz he was a DE til the past couple years when he switched to LB. And I agree with IMSKYKID... i would never put a 240lb backer at DT. My DT's gotta weigh 275+!

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