Running the 4-2-5 Defense

[tessl]

Quote: Originally Posted by beastmode2013

95% sure that acceleration is off the ball quickness for both lines. Through many years of recruiting, higher caliber and overall linemen have high accel rather than speed

That's what I've been doing also. It does seem the ability to get out of the stance first is a major factor in line play.

[blackscorpion11]

Quote: Originally Posted by tessl

I don't entirely disagree but in the case of a CB being substituted for a safety the tackle rating matters and most CB recruits have poor tackle ratings. Good enough to tackle most wide receivers but not good enough to stop a decent running back. Other than that I agree - speed is huge on defense. One thing I'm not 100% clear on is what attribute determines how fast a lineman comes out of his 3 point stance. Is it speed or acceleration?

Agility rating?

[cajunman]

In my experience, ACC is how fast the player STARTS moving, and AGILITY is how fast the player STOPS moving to change direction.