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phareux
posted: 2012-01-05 17:51:03 (ID: 22362) Report Abuse

i was looking through my team, and noticed that several players have a higher rating in a position other then their default should i change these players around?

phareux
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JonnyP
posted: 2012-01-05 17:56:14 (ID: 22363) Report Abuse
Ignore the defaults and swap the players around - you have quite a long grace period when you start during which you can change positions without penalty. Play lots of friendly matches, try them in various positions, see where they fit best
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Grzymisław
posted: 2012-01-05 17:58:51 (ID: 22364) Report Abuse
In some cases you should. But some positions(as the example CB or SF) are easier to have a high rating while some other(like as the example FB or TE) are more difficult. Propably most of the team has higher ratings in the defense than offense. You should choose the best position for every man. I changed more than 60% of the team positions couple of days after starting the game.
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Lee1950
posted: 2012-01-05 18:30:28 (ID: 22367) Report Abuse
Good advice from both of you!

Consider breaking your roster into three groups:

A) the future
B) the present
C) the past

A) I would definitely take the time to look at all my under 22yo (or thereabout) with 2.5+ *s and think about where I want them to be for the next 10 seasons. Those guys will be the core of your team.

B) 28+ yos can play where they can contribute immediately.

A) Highly talented 23-27yos

B) less than 3* 23-27yos

C) everyone you don't want (don't get rid of them yet!!)

Then look at your A) Group and let that influence your Coach-hiring approach. If you have a bunch of OL prospects in A), then be sure to hire an OL AC, for example.

Assign your B) guys to a positions that suit their current skills
Assign your A) guys to a position that best suits the team and their skills
Assign your C) guys to the leftover positions and look for cheap upgrades on the transfer list. 28+yos are pretty cheap usually. Set a limit and don't spend over it ($10k max per player, for instance).

After a few weeks go through your C) guys again, and if you still don't want them, start getting rid of them. I'd hold onto any high (30+?)Int/high Teamwork (30+) ones for a bit, though. High Teamwork means they will train up a bit quicker, and they might be useful later.

Good luck!
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phareux
posted: 2012-01-05 21:17:52 (ID: 22409) Report Abuse


Thank you all for the fast response and advice it is much appreciated
phareux
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