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Quarterbacks

By Mitch4742
11/21/2019 2:06 pm
Why is every league the top QB attributes are never very impressive. I realize there are a lot of variables but it seems like a qb with an 80 ranking is what ya want..lol

Re: Quarterbacks

By TheAdmiral
11/21/2019 4:12 pm
Player weightings has an effect, for instance a QB has about 10/12 different variables you consider, whereas a Tackle or Guard has 5. Therefore it's more likely to see a 90+ rated O lineman than an 80+ rated QB.

Re: Quarterbacks

By setherick
11/22/2019 10:40 pm
Mitch4742 wrote:
Why is every league the top QB attributes are never very impressive. I realize there are a lot of variables but it seems like a qb with an 80 ranking is what ya want..lol


Default QB ratings are awful because they are still based on 0.3.x code or earlier.

Here's what matters for QBs

Intelligence: Dictates which person the QB throws at
Accuracy: How close to the ideal spot for the ball the QB throws it
Arm Strength: Velocity to get the ball there and beat the defender
Release: The time between when the QB choose the target and throws
Field of Vision: How much of the field the QB sees (100 = 170 degrees of vision)
Scramble: How accurate the QB throws on the run
Look Off: (Least important of these) How easily the QB moves the safety (and as far as I know, only the safety)

Basically, you want a QB with these minimums:

IN = 90+
ACC = 75+ (< 50 is unplayable)
ARM = 75+
FOV = 60+
REL = 60+

For ACC and ARM, you can get by with 60+ if the QB has great other attributes and your play calling is fundamental. This rookie in 2 took me a long ways for being a 6th round pick, and he has ~65 in everything except IN and FOV: https://mfn2.myfootballnow.com/player/13016

Re: Quarterbacks

By raidergreg69
11/23/2019 4:59 am
What Seth said is generally true but I've won championships with a stupid QB in USFL.

https://usflwfl.myfootballnow.com/player/1443



Full disclosure, those teams relied on defense and the running game, and Labelle is likely an exception to the rule.

Re: Quarterbacks

By Mitch4742
11/23/2019 7:18 am
Thanks!! Super helpful

Re: Quarterbacks

By Mitch4742
11/23/2019 7:27 am
I've seen QBS with attributes like that w/ winning teams quite a bit. That's what I was talking about...I realize the variables. But that minimum chart definitely helped!

Re: Quarterbacks

By Lamba
11/23/2019 9:22 am
I've somehow won two championships with my current RB... Or despite him.

But he was a FA pickup who kept improving in accuracy and I haven't had high picks, so...

Re: Quarterbacks

By setherick
11/23/2019 9:53 am
Lamba wrote:
I've somehow won two championships with my current RB... Or despite him.

But he was a FA pickup who kept improving in accuracy and I haven't had high picks, so...


What are you talking about. Flowers looks awesome. 95+ IN, ACC, ARM

Re: Quarterbacks

By Mitch4742
11/23/2019 9:57 am
Wow, that was an awesome pick up for free agent. And not having to have him on hook for a big chunk of salary either.

Re: Quarterbacks

By raymattison21
11/23/2019 1:02 pm
setherick wrote:
Lamba wrote:
I've somehow won two championships with my current RB... Or despite him.

But he was a FA pickup who kept improving in accuracy and I haven't had high picks, so...


What are you talking about. Flowers looks awesome. 95+ IN, ACC, ARM


https://lol.myfootballnow.com/player/2601

I like those three ratings. This guy makes mistakes , 6 interceptions in the play offs, and his accuracy is developing but he is a serviceable option