Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

[novadolla]

Blocking the running back is useless, he just stands there while the blitzer runs past him for an easy sack. I hate this game, but love football, so i cant just not play it, sigh

[JustADashOfDak]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

Blocking the running back is useless, he just stands there while the blitzer runs past him for an easy sack. I hate this game, but love football, so i cant just not play it, sigh

Eh, I've seen him pick up blocks. I've seen the rb get wrecked on a block too. Like the pass rusher ran up, knocked them down (violently) and then sack me. Sometimes they miss blocks but in general I've seen them at least try.

[ODogg]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

Eh, I've seen him pick up blocks. I've seen the rb get wrecked on a block too. Like the pass rusher ran up, knocked them down (violently) and then sack me. Sometimes they miss blocks but in general I've seen them at least try.

That's cuz Zeke is the best RB blocker in football

[JustADashOfDak]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

That's cuz Zeke is the best RB blocker in football

Lol yes he is, but I play CFM with the Dolphins and don't have Drake anymore. I've seen Thomas Rawls get destroyed, and Ballage (the rookie rb) have good blocks

[SilverBullet19]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

That's cuz Zeke is the best RB blocker in football

I always send him out...to me he's more useful as a safety valve for a quick dump than as a blocker lol

OP...which back is it? Consider, plenty of back really are not great at blocking.

[T4VERTS]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

A HB's ability to recognize and pick up blitzes is tied to the unit awareness of the line on passing plays. Guys with low awareness are going to struggle to pick up blitzes.

[TheDominator273]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

They also need to be on the correct side of the formation to pick up the blitz. You can motion backs to each side of you in shotgun this year when not in a run play

[OhMrHanky]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

Little devonta freeman constantly levels would be pass rushers for me. U can help them block better for u if u move a little in the pocket forcing the pass rusher into them. I see the occasional oles from him as well, but that’s to be expected. Overall, I have no issues with how the RBs block and often audible to keeping a rb in to block to give me 1 extra second. It works more often than not for me.


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[novadolla]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

This happens way to often, the RB just stands there like a statue, especially online vs heavy blitzes

http://xboxclips.com/LBzrule/b431f209-b9a4-4916-ba26-62406761823c/embed

[TheDominator273]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

This happens way to often, the RB just stands there like a statue, especially online vs heavy blitzes

http://xboxclips.com/LBzrule/b431f20...6761823c/embed

That looks like Adrian Peterson when he attempts to pass block

[novadolla]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

Here is another example

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60vqeGbPWoM

[ajra21]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

McKinnon is considered a good pass pro RB in real life. I’ve seen him pick up a pass rusher a couple of times.

I should note, one of the first things I do is crank up one of my RB’s pass pro relevant attributes for a test game to see if Madden cares about that. Usually, I can see a difference between a superb pass pro RB and a weak one; but not the difference between an above average one and a below average one. Kinda realistic.

[SilverBullet19]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

Here is another example

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60vqeGbPWoM

Watching this, it looks like there AI falters if there isn't someone to pick up. In real life, the RG may drop a step, then start helping the center. The RB may look outside for the end, but then come to the inside for help. Essentially, they would make their initial read for a primary block, then move on to secondary. In the game, it look like they have no AI for after their primary task, so they don't help.

It could be why the whiff on so many blocks. If the guy approaching isn't their AI assignment, they don't do anything.

[novadolla]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

Watching this, it looks like there AI falters if there isn't someone to pick up. In real life, the RG may drop a step, then start helping the center. The RB may look outside for the end, but then come to the inside for help. Essentially, they would make their initial read for a primary block, then move on to secondary. In the game, it look like they have no AI for after their primary task, so they don't help.

It could be why the whiff on so many blocks. If the guy approaching isn't their AI assignment, they don't do anything.

You know what, i think youre right, hope its something that the EA team looks at, i dont expect to have all day in the pocket but the back has to atleast try to get a chip, even if the pass rusher disengages in a nano second or jumps over him, i would feel alot better than him just standing there doing nothing at all.

[muchacho]

Re: Why doesnt the RB help pass protect?

Matching IMP and Lead blocking with running backs BCV and Awareness helps out with him picking up blitzes


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