The "Blocking" On Roll Out Plays

[nyknicks33]

Is it me, or is the blocking broken on these plays? Ive seen blockers actually run up field as if they pulling on a toss play, Ive seen Tight Ends, and backs who are supposed to block the outside rusher, just give ground and actually get in the way of the QB's roll as opposed to impeding the rusher.

I still run them to keep my opponent honest and for the 2 times out of 10 that they actually work, but the majority of the time, they get just smashed before they can even get started.

[Hotsuma]

this game has many flaws.. but people say that its realistic...

[nepharius4]

i think the QB's roll out animation is off its kind of awkward, and also play action screen passes blocking are off too, i get called for too many illegal man down field but when the play works it does wonders.

[LSUTIGERSPHXSUNS]

I run a couple of rollout plays a lot, and usually the blocking is fine.

It depends on what rollout play it is, the plays where the HB is supposed to block a DE sucks, but the PA rolllouts that I run are perfect.

I also run a 3 WR set most of the time. (I-form Spread, Strong Spread, Weak Spread)

[nepharius4]

yeah the PA rollouts work perfectly, but the ones where he just rolls out just seems awkward and not really a roll out or maybe im takin control of the QB too fast.

[LSUTIGERSPHXSUNS]

^^^ Yeah, I usually let the CPU roll me out for the first part, then I take control of him.

And I hate using Cunningham, but hes the only silver QB that fits into my system. (I run an offense with lots of running, and a downfield passing attack.)

IMO Cliff Branch is perfect for the Corryell offense

[nyknicks33]

Yeah..I dont touch the QB at all until his roll out is done or when I must use QB evade, wich is often.

It's frustrating to see your tackles play matador though..but like someone else just saidf..when it DOES work, it works well..thats why I still run them from time to time but never when I absolutely need a conversion lol

[5Daimyo]

I know for a fact that Elway does not do the rollout (regular or play-action).

[LSUTIGERSPHXSUNS]

I run them after I've established my run game with Darren McFadden (Speed, Quick Feet, Finesse and Power)

[FLAxWLESS]

I actually think some of the PA rollout plays are broken.. in that they buy the QB too much time and WRs get wide open.

If you play LeeroyJenkins you'll get a major dose of it.

[Numbski]

Rollout is broken, I'll give you that. I have recorded replays where the TE whiffs on a block, and I think "meh, the HB will pick him up", and the HB runs right past the guy and I get sacked. At least chip the guy or pretend you tried to block him.

[xManning1018x]

I actually think some of the PA rollout plays are broken.. in that they buy the QB too much time and WRs get wide open.

If you play LeeroyJenkins you'll get a major dose of it.

Agreed. I would call a cover 4, and Rice would be open on a streak:confused:

[GoodSense]

I run them after I've established my run game with Darren McFadden (Speed, Quick Feet, Finesse and Power)

And that is how it should be run.
Just like in the NFL with no running game comes no successful PA because no one is focused on it.

I do the same thing.
One of my main request to 2ksports for 2k8 was that if they include a PA for a formation please to include a complimentary run play.

People just have to realize when to run it and not run it just because it is in their playbook.

[GoodSense]

The question you must ask yourselves is, "Do I have plays that could take away that time for PA plays?"

Cover 4 will give the QB plenty of time because everyone is back in a zone.
Look for PA patterns: which down, formation, etc...

Then use one of your plays to counter it.