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Originally Posted by JHamilton9 |
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I don't use formation subs very often. Most of the time, I use it on defense with the linebacker in nickel and dime situations.
At the beginning of drives, I'll pause the game and adjust the depth chart. I'll move my HB1 to third on the depth chart and bump up HB2 and HB3. I pretty much get carries to all three during the game, and I'll even throw in HB4 every once in a while. I like to rotate my DL in the same way, usually changing out the whole unit.
It also depends on the makeup of my team. In some seasons, I'd be heavy on the rotations, some seasons would have me using a two QB system, and some would have me focus on developing my starters. It made it interesting each season because there wasn't any one plan I could rely on.
As for play calling, I've done it a couple of different ways. I've used the "Ask Corso" screen, but it definitely limits you on the plays they select. As a coach, this might be ideal if I have a young or low AWR QB.
If I have an experienced QB, I believe the whole playbook should be open for him. That means I print out a sheet of all the plays in each formation in my playbook. Then, I limit myself to how many times I can call a play. I can call it twice a game: once in regular formation and once having it flipped. I cross out the play on my chart and don't call it for the rest of the game- including no-huddle.
I've thought about messing with the stamina ratings, but I've pretty much left them alone. With my substitutions and play-calling, just about everybody gets into the game- with maybe QB3 and QB4 not playing. Plus, I've never had a player want to transfer because of "lack of playing time."
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I tend to do this when I have two equals at running back, say both are like an 80 but one is power and one is speed. I will sometimes flip flop them just depending on if I want to run inside or off tackle. My issue is I just get tired of going into the menu all the time.
That's why I turned to formation subs. It takes some trial and error, but eventually I find formations that suit each guys skill a bit better. A pass rush DE is put in on mainly nickel or dime, for example.
I too haven't had anyone leave due to playing time, at least not that I can remember. but then again I don't have a ton of depth lol