norm wrote:
Even though I am failing at adapting so far, I like that it is different. A new challenge. It's like a new game now. And props to those who have cracked the code so far. I think I've got a handle on the defense, but offense, totally lost.
I would never be pretentious to coach Norm, but here's what I can come up with (and mostly tracks with what TheAdmiral said):
-Read the Community Forums. There's plenty of speculative info about what works and doesn't
-Don't throw long.
-Play with at least 30 Offensive and 20 Defensive plays.
-Variety is the spice of life:
Mix up inside / outside runs, short and medium passes.
Don't blitz too much on passing downs; always blitz on running plays (need to scout for this; see below)
-Blocking matters, pass and run, but sacks are still gonna happen.
-Experiment now. Make rules to enforce trying new plays to see if they work. Parse through the data (I don't do SQL and all that; I just use scratch paper and two open browser windows to go back and forth) and adjust.
-ALWAYS SCOUT OPPONENTS. ALWAYS. (The one time life got in the way and didn't scout my opponent...guess what? I lost. My only loss this season. Coincidence? Maybe. Doubtful, though. Scouting matters).
