Offensive style & Defensive style

[SabbysDaddy]

Ok I am about to start my own dynasty with the KC CHIEFS. What is a good number for the RUN vs PASS on offense and defense. Plus what's a good AGGRESSIVE vs CONSERVATIVE for my offense and defense?

[SabbysDaddy]

Change of plans. I'm going to use CLEVELAND BROWNS

[ggsimmonds]

Those figures only matter for simulating games; if you play the games those sliders are meaningless.

But to answer your question, there really isn't a right choice. It depends on your personnel and how you want your team to play. All those sliders represent is percentages basically. With the Browns I'd go a little more run heavy. On defense the slider represents what you want to focus on stopping.

[SabbysDaddy]

Ok thanks. What's a good way to learn how to pick your own plays?

[psychraider32]

Quote: Originally Posted by SabbysDaddy

Ok thanks. What's a good way to learn how to pick your own plays?

Practice mode is a good way to examine your playbook.

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by SabbysDaddy

Ok thanks. What's a good way to learn how to pick your own plays?

There is no way I could cover everything, but here are a few things

1. Know your personnel and play to your player's strength. Don't send guy like Anquan Boldin on a go route and expect it to work.

2. Have something like a gameplan. With the Browns I would be looking to get Richardson 20+ carries a game. Then keep track of that. What I do is think minimum of 5 carries a quarter. Then you may want to get your back up RB anywhere from 5 to 10 carries. Keep a running count in your head and this could help you have a balanced offense.

3. Plays are designed with a purpose. Some beat cover 3, some are designed to get only 5 yards or so. Learn those things and learn how to read defenses and you are well on your way. (to read defenses just go into practice mode and change the defense's play and notice the differences)

4. Don't always pass from 4 WR sets or always run from big sets. Mix it up.

This could be how series could unfold:
1st and 10 -- singleback slot, HB stretch
2nd and 7 -- singleback y trips, Stick
3rd and 1 -- singleback twin TE, HB power

1st and 10 -- singleback twin TE, spacing
2nd and 5 -- singleback y trips -- HB zone weak
3rd and 2 -- singleback normal, HB dive

1st and 10 -- singleback slot, Hb stretch
2nd and 8 -- singleback slot, SE under
3rd and 1 -- singleback twin TE, h-zone weak

1st and 10 -- singleback slot, PA Slot crosses

Then after a couple drives of this, attack the defense vertically. Don't try t get a big play every time, be patient and think of the whole game.

On defense try to match personnel unless you think they are trying to deceive you e.g. If you are the vikings you can line up in 4 wide all game but I am not going into my dime defense. Also pay attention to matchups and call plays that correspond well.

tl;dr -- Go into practice mode and run plays from your playbook against different defenses. In game know your team and your opponents strengths and weaknesses

[SabbysDaddy]

Alright. Thanks a lot guys

[mannspwz]

What's a good way to learn how to pick your own plays?