5-wide formation won't let me put in #4 & #5 WR

[rockme71]

In a 5-wide formation it has my HB and TE lined up as receivers with my top 3 receivers. Formation subs won't let me sub in a WR in for the HB or TE. What gives? The only way I can get my #4 receiver in the game is to sub him for one of my top 3 receivers. Am I missing something here?

[Robcards]

Quote: Originally Posted by rockme71

In a 5-wide formation it has my HB and TE lined up as receivers with my top 3 receivers. Formation subs won't let me sub in a WR in for the HB or TE. What gives? The only way I can get my #4 receiver in the game is to sub him for one of my top 3 receivers. Am I missing something here?

What about the RS packages, there's usually 4 WR or 5 WR packages, did you try that?

[purplerat]

I've notice this too and I've tried several empty sets/5 wide sets and none have package options for 4 or 5 wide receivers. In fact the package options across the board seem to have been dramatically reduced.

I'm guessing this is related to the new audible system and preventing people from using WR at TE or other unorthodox substitutions. I like the new audible system but this appears to be an area of poor implementation.

[jdan15]

Scroll left to right with the RS button prior to picking the play. Similar to how you put in your 2nd string HB.

[rockme71]

I've tried the RS packages, but they all have the TE not the #4 WR for some odd reason.

[purplerat]

I've checked numerous formations/sets through custom playbooks to see what RS packages are available through and I'm about 90% convinced they have removed any packages that would put a WR at a default TE or HB spot. So if an empty set has a HB or TE by default there is no way to put a 5th WR in (or a 4th if both).

[BrianU]

That's odd. You have the Depth Chart setup correctly?

[rockme71]

I tried other playbooks and the 4/5 WR were there in some the 4 and 5-wide sets. Just must be something with the Titans playbook/scheme.