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Great blocker but really weak?!

By jhartshorn
8/02/2016 4:27 pm
I'm in the middle of the MFN74 Draft Allocation, so would appreciate a quick reply ;)

Found a few players like this: they have super high Pass/Run Blk, but very low Str. I thought they'd go hand-in-hand?! I can understand someone being strong but not able to block.

But I can't understand that someone can block really well without being strong???

Basically, should I try to draft these guys that are great blockers but weak??

Re: Great blocker but really weak?!

By lellow2011
8/02/2016 5:34 pm
jhartshorn wrote:
I'm in the middle of the MFN74 Draft Allocation, so would appreciate a quick reply ;)

Found a few players like this: they have super high Pass/Run Blk, but very low Str. I thought they'd go hand-in-hand?! I can understand someone being strong but not able to block.

But I can't understand that someone can block really well without being strong???

Basically, should I try to draft these guys that are great blockers but weak??


The blocking attribute helps engage and hold the block, the strength determines how well they can move the opposing player off the spot or if they get driven backwards.

Re: Great blocker but really weak?!

By Brrexkl
8/02/2016 5:39 pm
In short, you have the "Pancake/Whiff" guy, who will drive back but not maintain.

Or the "Engaged/Skates" guy, who won't let the guy go but will be 20 Yards behind your LOS.

Depends on your Offense which is preferable once you get to these types. Staying Engaged SEEMS the most valuable, but you might only need a 1/2 Second of 'Popping Pads'... like you do Outside Runs and your Strong/Bad Blocker is a G or C... he only needs to 'Pop' and drive back so the RB can blaze to the edge, because that DT/ILB isn't going to catch the RB AS LONG as the OL got his shot off. (It's the Wiff that will kill you, sucks when an Outside Run is blown up on the INSIDE.)

On the other hand, if you Pass a lot or do Inside Runs, a guy on Skates creates holes for Defenders to flood through and attack your Back Field. So he's got his guy locked up, but he's opening a flood gate to your Football.

Re: Great blocker but really weak?!

By jhartshorn
8/03/2016 2:52 am
Great thanks guys! Much appreciated
Think I get it!