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Pick his position?

By Kababmaster
9/28/2018 3:42 pm
Something I find frustrating about this game is that if you are drafting high, and the player drafted is higher-ranked at another position, (by my weightings)...am I to assume he has no positional experience at the position he would most excel at?

Player in Question is listed as a CB = https://nfl-league.myfootballnow.com/player/3884

My weightings have him as follows;

FS 28/83
SS 30/82
CB 29/78

Default ratings, which put him as CB in the draft, has him as 33/81. His Vol is 20. Where would you put him in the secondary, and I suppose...if a change of position is needed, when should that be made ? Before or after training camp? My own thoughts is that I have a decent CB squad as is, but I suppose I'm confused as to "if I want to change his position" when should I do it?

Re: Pick his position?

By lellow2011
9/28/2018 4:05 pm
Kababmaster wrote:
Something I find frustrating about this game is that if you are drafting high, and the player drafted is higher-ranked at another position, (by my weightings)...am I to assume he has no positional experience at the position he would most excel at?

Player in Question is listed as a CB = https://nfl-league.myfootballnow.com/player/3884

My weightings have him as follows;

FS 28/83
SS 30/82
CB 29/78

Default ratings, which put him as CB in the draft, has him as 33/81. His Vol is 20. Where would you put him in the secondary, and I suppose...if a change of position is needed, when should that be made ? Before or after training camp? My own thoughts is that I have a decent CB squad as is, but I suppose I'm confused as to "if I want to change his position" when should I do it?



Meh, position experience means very little to me. Rookies typically max out at their position by the 3rd or 4th game of the regular season. Unless it's a kicker or punter.

Re: Pick his position?

By Kababmaster
9/28/2018 4:10 pm
Well, no way was I taking another Top 10 pick with high Vol...good situation to have.

I'm guessing you meant "Meh" as, thats not an easy decision ?
Last edited at 9/28/2018 4:15 pm

Re: Pick his position?

By lellow2011
9/28/2018 4:12 pm
Personally I'd play him at FS, but I typically have my FS as the only one that plays zone coverage.

Re: Pick his position?

By Duval
9/28/2018 4:18 pm
No expert here but I'm pretty sure before training camp. This is the phase were they will gain/lose weight for the new position accordingly which should affect things like strength and speed, also they will gain the most experience for the new position in this phase.

On a side note, in general a CB is a higher value position than a safety. Safety's can be a bit slower in general and lack a little in M2M as they play more zone than CB's. You can play a less talented DB at safety in short. Just my 2 cents

Re: Pick his position?

By mwd65
9/28/2018 4:35 pm
I like him better as a safety. Personally, I have been using more zone plays, so that is why I say this.

If I had Kim on my team, he would be at SS. I do like the SS position to have high strength. Even if he can't tackle, his strength may slow a receiver down until someone else can make the tackle.

Re: Pick his position?

By lellow2011
9/28/2018 4:54 pm
interesting decision with the 7th overall pick, going for the lower ceiling but higher floor player.

Re: Pick his position?

By Kababmaster
9/28/2018 5:06 pm
lellow2011 wrote:
interesting decision with the 7th overall pick, going for the lower ceiling but higher floor player.


Not really. Other needs were 80+ vol for that level in the draft...I've been there before and got stung handsomely. Decided low vol...+ a need + attributes.

Re: Pick his position?

By setherick
9/28/2018 5:51 pm
He's 207# and the CB average weight is 191#. That's a 3 SP difference. So if you're going to play him in coverage, typically CB or FS, then play him at CB. If you want him as a thumper and Cover 1 player [remember that SS and FS are switched on many plays], then play him at SS.

Re: Pick his position?

By Kababmaster
9/28/2018 6:10 pm
setherick wrote:
He's 207# and the CB average weight is 191#. That's a 3 SP difference. So if you're going to play him in coverage, typically CB or FS, then play him at CB. If you want him as a thumper and Cover 1 player [remember that SS and FS are switched on many plays], then play him at SS.


Yes, I'm aware of the weight chart (have it saved in an excel spreadsheet). The bones of my question was is that if I was to change his position, when would be the correct time to do so.....also, can he not be a #4 CB and starting SS if I have depth at both ? Is there a penalty for playing players "slightly" out of position ?