[Tito78]

Quote: Originally Posted by kcarr

If they were properly implemented I would have to disagree. RBF should be how well a player moves to get into position to seal off a hole but this will not matter until they do a better job eliminating suction and making angles matter in the blocking game, also it should determine how well the blocker adjusts to swim, rip, and other moves., RBS should be how well the player is able to push the defender back opening up the hole, it should also help against bull rushes. PBS should be how well the blocker can anchor down and keep from being pushed back into the qb (this is different from RBS because where as in RBS you are trying to fire forward and gain ground here all the forward firing you really have is a hand punch and you are trying to hold your ground, completely different strength). This should also help anchor against bull rushes. PBF should be how well the player moves laterelly to engage a defender or adjust to moves by the defender. There also needs to be footwork added for pulling and technique for cut blocking which would be more for backs staying in in protection. I can see reasoning behind nearly all of maddens ratings and many they don't have. The key is proper implementation.

If we have PBS and RBS , than what purpose would the strength rating serve for an offensive lineman ? Also, why do we need a pass and run blocking ratings when we already have PBS,RBS,RBF and PBF ? Look at agility, what really is it's purpose ? There are a myriad of attributes that already effect how a player moves : there's route running, zone and man coverage, pursuit, finesse moves and elusiveness. Why is agility needed ?

What's the difference between awareness and play recognition ? Do we really need both? Can one exist without the other ?