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  • YeOldTonk
    Pro
    • Aug 2011
    • 827

    #1

    Building a Power Run O-Line

    Wanting to build a road grader O-Line for my franchise.
    What are the ratings I should be looking for for each position?

    Also, what's a good offensive playbook with a Power Run scheme?
    Thanks.
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  • VTWiseGuy
    Rookie
    • Sep 2017
    • 394

    #2
    Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

    Originally posted by YeOldTonk
    Wanting to build a road grader O-Line for my franchise.
    What are the ratings I should be looking for for each position?

    Also, what's a good offensive playbook with a Power Run scheme?
    Thanks.
    speed, agi, run blocking and awr.


    Playbooks. Titans, NY Jets, Pittsburgh, and Redskins. (I have used them all) If I had to pick one its the Redskins (West Coast with a Power Running game).
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    • Hooe
      Hall Of Fame
      • Aug 2002
      • 21555

      #3
      Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

      If you specifically want power-concept running plays with pulling guards / center / tackles, you're going to want to keep an eye on the Impact Blocking rating for your moving blockers. On top of obviously determining the likelihood of a decleater block, IBL governs the effectiveness of moving blockers in pulling situations.

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      • YeOldTonk
        Pro
        • Aug 2011
        • 827

        #4
        Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

        Originally posted by VTWiseGuy
        speed, agi, run blocking and awr.


        Playbooks. Titans, NY Jets, Pittsburgh, and Redskins. (I have used them all) If I had to pick one its the Redskins (West Coast with a Power Running game).
        Should one position be better at one rating than another or just concentrate on all four for all positions?
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        • tdawg3782
          I hate you Norv
          • Nov 2003
          • 4803

          #5
          Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

          RBK and STR are very important. IBK and AWR next. Then AGI and ACC. I don't worry about SPD much. I need my guys to move short distances with ACC and change direction with AGI. Also weight is important. Bugger is always better. MIN playbook is solid as well.

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          • VTWiseGuy
            Rookie
            • Sep 2017
            • 394

            #6
            Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

            Originally posted by YeOldTonk
            Should one position be better at one rating than another or just concentrate on all four for all positions?
            I would do all four if you want to build a true power running team. Be sure to look at Pass blocking and Impact block also.
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            • YeOldTonk
              Pro
              • Aug 2011
              • 827

              #7
              Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

              So what is IBK for? I know RBK and PBK, but never understood how IBK is used.
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              • Ueauvan
                MVP
                • Mar 2009
                • 1625

                #8
                Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

                my ideal oline has 70 ish spd 80 ish acc and 70 ish agi, normally you only see Ts in drafts with those numbers. i ignore what position players are and put them where i need them on an oline.

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                • briz1046
                  MVP
                  • May 2013
                  • 1017

                  #9
                  Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

                  Originally posted by Ueauvan
                  my ideal oline has 70 ish spd 80 ish acc and 70 ish agi, normally you only see Ts in drafts with those numbers. i ignore what position players are and put them where i need them on an oline.

                  That's the most realistic scenario ... most nfl lineman were tackles in college but move many move inside once they go pro
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                  • Kentaurus
                    Rookie
                    • Sep 2011
                    • 216

                    #10
                    Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

                    To help break down for the OP:

                    RBK is used when blocking from a generally stationary position.
                    IBL is used when the blocker has some momentum.

                    Pulling blockers and Fullbacks typically use IBL.

                    So for a standard I-Formation power run game:
                    LT - RBK
                    LG - RBK, IBL
                    C - RBK, AWR (remember counts as double)
                    RG - RBK, IBL
                    RT - RBK
                    TE - RBK
                    FB - IBL


                    There is a ton of debate about if strength matters, same with weight. At this current time, I would say both are minimal at best, and should only be used in favoring a player if other attributes are equal.

                    Speed, Acceleration and Agility are very good stats for pulling OL, I'd be wary of putting someone with sub 60spd at Guard, especially if you have a fast HB as he can beat them to the point of attack.

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                    • Devaster
                      Pro
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 711

                      #11
                      Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

                      Originally posted by Ueauvan
                      my ideal oline has 70 ish spd 80 ish acc and 70 ish agi, normally you only see Ts in drafts with those numbers. i ignore what position players are and put them where i need them on an oline.
                      You sometimes see guards with those physical stats. My drafted RG has 76 SPD, 77 ACC, and 70 AGI. Would have preferred 80+ ACC, but was tough to pass on that SPD/ACC/AGI combo. Also drafted him with 92 or 93 STR.

                      Originally posted by Kentaurus

                      There is a ton of debate about if strength matters, same with weight. At this current time, I would say both are minimal at best, and should only be used in favoring a player if other attributes are equal.

                      Speed, Acceleration and Agility are very good stats for pulling OL, I'd be wary of putting someone with sub 60spd at Guard, especially if you have a fast HB as he can beat them to the point of attack.
                      Weight can always be edited. And I treat weight of any player as something that can be bulked up or trimmed down on in real life. So weight is something I don't have an issue editing. Same goes for editing position if you are only finding tackles with those physical stats. I don't edit anything else though.

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                      • YeOldTonk
                        Pro
                        • Aug 2011
                        • 827

                        #12
                        Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

                        Originally posted by Kentaurus
                        To help break down for the OP:

                        RBK is used when blocking from a generally stationary position.
                        IBL is used when the blocker has some momentum.

                        Pulling blockers and Fullbacks typically use IBL.

                        So for a standard I-Formation power run game:
                        LT - RBK
                        LG - RBK, IBL
                        C - RBK, AWR (remember counts as double)
                        RG - RBK, IBL
                        RT - RBK
                        TE - RBK
                        FB - IBL


                        There is a ton of debate about if strength matters, same with weight. At this current time, I would say both are minimal at best, and should only be used in favoring a player if other attributes are equal.

                        Speed, Acceleration and Agility are very good stats for pulling OL, I'd be wary of putting someone with sub 60spd at Guard, especially if you have a fast HB as he can beat them to the point of attack.
                        Thanks Kentaurus, that's exactly what I was looking for. And that's what I've been thinking how it should be worked out, but wasn't sure if I was missing something.

                        What would be some minimums for RBK that I should look for?
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                        • Kentaurus
                          Rookie
                          • Sep 2011
                          • 216

                          #13
                          Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

                          Honestly RBK really looks to be pretty linear the higher the better, IBL I'd say does have some targets, I won't start someone at G with less than 85 as they simply are not effect pulling without that much.

                          And if you are doing RB/OL drills, you should be able to get your FB up in IBL which also needs to get into that 85 range before he becomes really effective.

                          As for other minimums it really depends on what kind of league you are playing in... I'm in a 32 user franchise that is 4 years in now, and most teams have multiple guys with mid-90s BSH on their DL, so you really do need to be 90ish on the OL to avoid getting blown up. So that number really depends on how good defenses are.

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                          • paarman
                            Rookie
                            • Apr 2010
                            • 191

                            #14
                            Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

                            Originally posted by YeOldTonk
                            So what is IBK for? I know RBK and PBK, but never understood how IBK is used.
                            IBK is how long they hold the block I believe.

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                            • Kentaurus
                              Rookie
                              • Sep 2011
                              • 216

                              #15
                              Re: Building a Power Run O-Line

                              Originally posted by paarman
                              IBK is how long they hold the block I believe.
                              IBL is for blocking when the offensive player is moving, IE pulling Guard, FB coming up from the backfield, TE going downfield to block a S.

                              What I'm not sure about is if after the initial contact of an impact block doesn't either pancake or get avoided, does RBK then take over like normal?

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