Inside, Outside & the Middle (1 Viewer)

Question.

What are the thoughts when looking at the LB position. I know DE's are more valuable than DT, however, have recently concluded that I know nothing about the LB's in regards to WEAK, STRONG, MIDDLE ... yada yada.

So, what are the thoughts in regards to what position usually puts up the best stats for the position itself. Also - did we forget anything for the scoring system that should be added???

Scoring system =

> > Tackle = 1. If possible, assist will equal .5

> > Sack = 8 points. If possible, assist will equal 4

> > Fumble Recovery = 5

> > Forced Fumble = 3

> > INT = 5

> > For Return Yardage = 1pt for every .1 yard

> > Safety = 10

> > Recovered Kick =6

> > Blocked Kick = 4

> > Pass Defended = 3

Thanks all.

Question.

What are the thoughts when looking at the LB position. I know DE's are more valuable than DT, however, have recently concluded that I know nothing about the LB's in regards to WEAK, STRONG, MIDDLE ... yada yada.

So, what are the thoughts in regards to what position usually puts up the best stats for the position itself. Also - did we forget anything for the scoring system that should be added???

Scoring system =

> > Tackle = 1. If possible, assist will equal .5

> > Sack = 8 points. If possible, assist will equal 4

> > Fumble Recovery = 5

> > Forced Fumble = 3

> > INT = 5

> > For Return Yardage = 1pt for every .1 yard

> > Safety = 10

> > Recovered Kick =6

> > Blocked Kick = 4

> > Pass Defended = 3

Thanks all.

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In general, 4-3 MLB > 4-3 WLB=3-4 ILB > 4-3 SLB=3-4 OLB. That's pretty oversimplified though. Middle linebackers are in the best position to make tackles, strong side backers have to deal with the most blockers. Some SLB are all around skilled three down players who have as much value as some WLB. Tampa-2 systems bump the value of a WLB to equal or better than the MLB.However, your scoring system is very rewarding of backers who get sacks. OLB with rush skills like Shawne Merriman, DeMarcus Ware, Marcus Washington, Willie McGinest - anybody with a shot at 8 sacks or more and 65 some tackles is going to produce stud numbers in that setup. Guys like Jeremiah Trotter (2 down backers who tackle and tackle only) will have significantly decreased value in this league in comparison to their value in many other leagues.

Question.

What are the thoughts when looking at the LB position. I know DE's are more valuable than DT, however, have recently concluded that I know nothing about the LB's in regards to WEAK, STRONG, MIDDLE ... yada yada.

So, what are the thoughts in regards to what position usually puts up the best stats for the position itself. Also - did we forget anything for the scoring system that should be added???

Scoring system =

> > Tackle = 1. If possible, assist will equal .5

> > Sack = 8 points. If possible, assist will equal 4

> > Fumble Recovery = 5

> > Forced Fumble = 3

> > INT = 5

> > For Return Yardage = 1pt for every .1 yard

> > Safety = 10

> > Recovered Kick =6

> > Blocked Kick = 4

> > Pass Defended = 3

Thanks all.

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Very sack freindly scoring system. By your scoring, a sack is more important than an INT? I'm guessing this is to make DL more inviting.In general, 4-3 MLB > 4-3 WLB=3-4 ILB > 4-3 SLB=3-4 OLB. That's pretty oversimplified though. Middle linebackers are in the best position to make tackles, strong side backers have to deal with the most blockers. Some SLB are all around skilled three down players who have as much value as some WLB. Tampa-2 systems bump the value of a WLB to equal or better than the MLB.

Well put Jean