[Allstarballer5]

Originally Posted by BigM12

Hmmmm.... X, I think Guav is gonna make you have at least one of those linemen (Michael Roos probably, or Kevin Mawae).

I was given this build by someone so I didn't look at it, but I'm sure you're correct because last season their line play was tops. I odn't know about now but yea.

Originally Posted by Ebineezer

Going forward with Team and CAP creation:

Guys I have sent a message to QC to really put their antennas up on abilities. I don't think anyone is looking for unfair advantages, I am sure of that. But when we make players at any tier, we should be using the abilities that BEST describes their game. There are some abilities I am starting to see more often, and I just want to make this clear.

I am using M as an example only because he has been working very hard over the last few days to get his team right, and approved by the appropriate parties. Here are some examples.

Matt Ryan- Matt Ryan is a hect of a quarterback, with a high football IQ. With that being said, I dont think the abilities listed best describes his ability. Leadership is a ability for someone who MAKES the players around him better. Matt has done an exceptional job at throwing the ball. However, when you give an ability like that out you have to ask yourself what has Ryan done to make Roddy White better, what has he done to make Gonzo better, what has he done to make Michael Turner better, does he put his players in a position to succeed? Maybe he does, but this is what we all should be asking ourselves when giving out this ability.

again I am only using M, because he has been working hard to get his build correct over the last few days, but I think this is something we all can build and learn from

Another ability that Matt has is Quick feet. Ryan again is a hect of a QB, that can throw the ball. However, is his agility really top notch for QB's? Does his speed surpass the average speed for most QB's?(Peyton, Tom Brady, Carson Palmer,etc....) Doe his elusiveness stand-out when alluding defenders? Does he have the ability to scramble and be a threat, as most QB's are not? These are the question you should be prepared to answer when giving this ability out. We all have to be aware of this, and it will make the QC process a lot shorter. Some players are hard to figure out, as there skill sets are unique and we can't always capture there talent with the abilities given on the game. The same thing applies when making team builds. So let M's build be an example for all of us, and lets really take the time and research to capture our NFL stars abilities to best represent them. If a certain team has your attention, and your not sure of them just ask QC to build them for you

Kind Regards

EB

If my build has anything to do with this I didn't make it lol.

[Ebineezer]

Originally Posted by BigM12

Eb, if there's anything Matt Ryan has done since joining the Falcons, it's lead the team. Anytime we're in a tough situation he's always the one to bring them back. And while Roddy White had that good year without Matt Ryan, he's on the brink of being elite now that Matty Ice is there.

As for Quick Feet, when I gave that to him, I was referencing to his movement in the pocket. He doesn't do alot of running, but small, quick movements that get him away from pressure and give him a better chance to throw the ball. If that is another ability, my bad; I'm just trying to give him what will make him as close to the real thing as possible and, within the pocket, he does have pretty quick feet.

As I've always tried to do, whatever QC comes up with, I'll comply or give my reasons why something is a certain way over another option.

(PS: I didn't take any offense to your post, so don't worry about that. You just want to get it right. I understand )

Thanks M! X this is general. I used M because he has been really trying to get this thing right over the last few days. I think we all have been a witness of this once or twice. Its just a heads up for all of us to really looking to how we are creating players, and look into the abilities that fits each and every player best

[BrandH]

Leadership - Using Matt Ryan as an example one of my first questions would be. Does someone in his second season deserve Leadership? I would tend to say no. I think his overall calm under pressure has help the team more than his leadership skills. A Leader is someone who mentors younger players or is a top notch motivator like Ray Lewis or Drew Brees. My stance from here on out is just because someone is a captain they don't deserve leadership and I will from hear on out judge it on a player by player basis.

[BrandH]

I will be on after The World Series, unless it becomes a Yankee blowout. In that case it may be earlier.

[BrandH]

Originally Posted by trueshotcaller

Ok, in my yearly migration from team to team, I'm reserving the New York FOOTBALL Giants next season. I'm pulling the squad together now Guav, so I'm looking at possible team builds... I'm thinking about this, so let me know...

2009 New York Giants

GOLD
DE Osi Umenyiora - Pass Rush Bonus, Speed Burner, Quick Feet, Rip, Ball Strip
DE Justin Tuck - Sack Master, Reach Tackle, Run Coverage, Strength, Rip

SILVER
QB - Eli Manning - Leadership, Rocket Arm
RB - *Big* Brandon Jacobs - Strength, Quick Feet
MLB - Antonio Pierce - Leadership, Run Coverage

BRONZE
G - Chris Snee - Stonewall
SS - C.C. Brown - ?
WR - Steve Smith - ?
WR - Mario Manningham - ?
DT - Fred Robbins - Bull Rush
OLB - Michael Boley - Coverage Bonus

Both Manning & Pierce deserve Leadership, that's why I gave it to them, if anyone is wondering. Anyway, I don't know what abilities BEST fit the receivers - all I know is that they're going and getting it for Manning... Smith leads the NFL in receiving yards I believe...

EDIT: I put Brown on the team b/c this year he's BALLIN' - 2nd on the team (behind Pierce) with 44 tackles and 3 FF on top...

I agree with Pierce, but why does Manning deserve Leadership. He is very mellow and not vocal at all and at times is in his own little world. I don't know about Rocket Arm either, but I may be wrong. I do think he deserves Clutch.

[BigM12]

What do you propose I give him instead of Leadership, Brand?

[NoLim1t]

Hey, Ebineezer I sent you a PM

[BrandH]

Originally Posted by BigM12

What do you propose I give him instead of Leadership, Brand?

Perhaps Play Fake to represent their good running game? And didn't Petersen get pretty much kicked off the Jags for issues with coaches?

[BigM12]

Peterson got kicked off the Jags for celebrating after making a tackle in a game in which they were down by quite a bit (which they were often last year). He was brought into Atlanta for 2 reasons though...

1) He knew the system. He'd played under Mike Smith as the DC in Jacksonville for years, and knew the system about as well as anyone else

2) Lead the young players and take Curtis Lofton under his wing. You don't bring in a 33-year-old linebacker during a youth movement unless he brings something to the table that a young guy doesn't. Veteran experience and leadership is that something.

[BrandH]

Actually it was for fighting with The Head Coach. (not physically) He didn't get suspended and then demoted for the pose.