Unique Flexbone thread

[ChirpyMango01]

Quote: Originally Posted by gerg1234

I do a bit of that too. There was somebody that made a "Shootbone" playbook that I took and threw in a few tweaks. As the name indicates...it's as if the Run and Shoot had a baby with the Flexbone. A baby that can only be satisfied by a large amount of touchdowns.

That's exactly what I do now. I'm currently running a Hawaii dynasty with the exact offense you're describing, except out of an under-center flexbone set. It's my favorite offense to run.

[goirish9]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChirpyMango01

That's exactly what I do now. I'm currently running a Hawaii dynasty with the exact offense you're describing, except out of an under-center flexbone set. It's my favorite offense to run.

I am also running the shoot bone, with some Shotgun formations mixed in. I am glad there are others still running this. I'd love to hear any tips anyone has, or certain ways they run their offense.

[scrouch]

How do you all manage your depth chart, formation subs, and player positions running this offense? because it seems like players would be playing "out of position" a lot, which would hurt awareness ratings.

[goirish9]

Quote: Originally Posted by scrouch

How do you all manage your depth chart, formation subs, and player positions running this offense? because it seems like players would be playing "out of position" a lot, which would hurt awareness ratings.

I use formation subs to make sure my B Back is in the backfield in every formation. Next I put my Split ends as the top two WR on the depth chart. The two slot backs are 3rd and 4th on the WR depth chart. At times it can get a little mixed up with different players in different spots, but for the most part it works out.

[scrouch]

Quote: Originally Posted by goirish9

I use formation subs to make sure my B Back is in the backfield in every formation. Next I put my Split ends as the top two WR on the depth chart. The two slot backs are 3rd and 4th on the WR depth chart. At times it can get a little mixed up with different players in different spots, but for the most part it works out.

So the split ends and slot backs are position WR? and is the B back a FB or HB?

Do you recruit HB or WR for your slot backs?

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[goirish9]

Quote: Originally Posted by scrouch

So the split ends and slot backs are position WR? and is the B back a FB or HB? Do you recruit HB or WR for your slot backs? Sent from my Nexus 5X using Operation Sports mobile app

In shotgun formations the slots are from the WR Depth chart. In the Flexbone they are RB's. That is why I use formation subs.

The B back is more like a FB. I have used power RB in this spot, but the best players are Receiving FB's and athletes. They do not have to be speed demons, but if you can find one around 90 spd that can block and break tackles, he will be a stud in this offense.

[scrouch]

Quote: Originally Posted by goirish9

In shotgun formations the slots are from the WR Depth chart. In the Flexbone they are RB's. That is why I use formation subs. The B back is more like a FB. I have used power RB in this spot, but the best players are Receiving FB's and athletes. They do not have to be speed demons, but if you can find one around 90 spd that can block and break tackles, he will be a stud in this offense.

So do you leave players at their original position and just use formation subs?

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[goirish9]

Quote: Originally Posted by scrouch

So do you leave players at their original position and just use formation subs? Sent from my Nexus 5X using Operation Sports mobile app

For the most part, yes. In my current season my B back is actually a FB. Usually I will move whoever is going to be the starter at B back to FB if he is not. If I recruit a RB or WR for slot I usually leave them as is. If I recruit an athlete I usually place them at TE early on to improve their blocking skills. Once they are ready to be in the rotation, usually So or JR year, I move them to WR.