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RB at TE

I just wanted to see if anybody agrees with me. I think we all agree that a big problem with MFN right now is the passing game is not nearly as good as the running game. It would appear that having a RB play TE has improved the passing game. If I'm the only one who does it then it would just be an advantage for me. But if the whole league did it then wouldn't that make the game better. As it is now the best way to have a good offense is run the ball as much as possible and barely pass. Making this change would make it worth it to pass a little more. For me that would be more enjoyable. The WR at RB made the already overpowered running game even better. But the RB at TE makes the non-existent passing game more balanced which is what I personally would like. I definitely see why you wouldn't just want one team taking advantage of this but it might be better if everyone did it. I figured it was worth asking the league and seeing what everyone thinks. On running plays the lighter player would be easier to beat so that is a small disadvantage but as far as I can tell it doesn't make much difference. On passing plays the lighter player is faster running the route and is able to create more separation and is more capeable of getting behind the defense for big plays.

Everyone can choose to play a lighter player at TE. Possibly helping the passing game.
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Nobody can play a player lighter than a TE at the TE position. Keeping the passing game less effective.
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Re: RB at TE

By frank - League Admin
2/16/2023 5:39 pm
thanks to awest827 for the poll and putting good thought into this. rule change wasnt to be in effect until next season so this poll can stay relevant until the end of the season. please take the time to vote on this for two reasons....1) to make your opinion count and 2) you are aware of the outcome and will be in position to better your squad.

i have seen clear success for RBs at TE including this season, hence the rule change, but like awest827 has stated, if all owners do this then we have a level playing field with a stronger pass attack

also i am sure awest827 knows that he only gets one vote :D
Last edited at 3/03/2023 7:26 pm

Re: RB at TE

By trslick
2/17/2023 2:36 pm
I mix TE's and FB's in a number of leagues, don't care for the idea of RB's or WR's in that spot!

Re: RB at TE

By Pernbronze
2/23/2023 1:31 am
trslick wrote:
I mix TE's and FB's in a number of leagues, don't care for the idea of RB's or WR's in that spot!


Agreed, fb at te makes sense but RB and wr is just exploit.

Re: RB at TE

By Hondo
2/23/2023 9:30 am
Another exploit. It's why i'm losing interest in this game. Too many guy always looking for loop holes. I vote no.

Re: RB at TE

By hkpman7180
3/01/2023 1:35 am
no

Re: RB at TE

By frank - League Admin
3/01/2023 6:50 pm
Hondo wrote:
Another exploit. It's why i'm losing interest in this game. Too many guy always looking for loop holes. I vote no.
yes.........but in real life football, coaches are always looking for a way to get an edge

there is still more time for votes but as of now it seems the rule will stand. there are not enough votes to overturn my original proposal and the "no's" have been more vocal

im not sure if creator of the game is still working on improvements, but hopefully some day we will have a balanced offense again
Last edited at 3/01/2023 7:02 pm

Re: RB at TE

By Hondo
3/01/2023 7:21 pm
Frank, you state that "in real life coaches are always looking for an edge" Then why ban WR's from the RB1 position? Why ban one "edge" but allow another? Why not let every coach find any and every edge that they can find and use? It's not what i would want, but i can't grasp the "this is allowed but that isn't" rule.

Re: RB at TE

By frank - League Admin
3/02/2023 1:54 am
Hondo wrote:
Frank, you state that "in real life coaches are always looking for an edge" Then why ban WR's from the RB1 position? Why ban one "edge" but allow another? Why not let every coach find any and every edge that they can find and use? It's not what i would want, but i can't grasp the "this is allowed but that isn't" rule.


excellent point. thank you.

i was just playing devils advocate while trying to illustrate that the spirit of competition drives people to find ways to gain an edge. but this program isnt real life, its simulation. so when there is a loophole or exploit it should be addressed. i dont view it as a bad thing and i hope that when owners search for an edge it doesnt discourage you from enjoying this game

some edges can be viewed as fair game while others are not. steroids are a good example in real life. why not allow athletes to take them if they want to?

as administrator i must decide what is okay and what is not. i would rather not make any rules and let everyone do as they please. but this league, just like everything else in this universe, is evolving. and as it evolves i will keep my eyes on it and will make decisions which i feel are best for all of us when necessary

so in the spirit of fairness and maintaining a league enjoyable for all i believe it is appropriate to either share the edges i notice or eliminate them

it is important to me that the owners in this league are aware of the edges and that we enjoy managing our rosters

Re: RB at TE

By frank - League Admin
3/02/2023 1:59 am
also, i believe there is an "anything goes" style league called "death and destruction league". no rules at all

Re: RB at TE

By g10rsh
3/03/2023 11:50 pm
If we arent allowing this then i think some other out of position changes should be reviewed regarding retiring age.

doesnt make sense that a player who is assigned as one position but only plays at another retires based on the assignment and not the position actually played