Advice for a returning player

Hi guys,

So I used to be an avid MUT player up until a few years ago, and haven’t played since. The whole ability/x factor thing really put me off, but I’ve decided to give it a run for next couple of months to decide whether to play 26.

So, I jumped into a few games and noticed everyone has over powered coverage and I was finding it very hard to get separation, so I’m thinking about building a run heavy offense with west coast style passing.

I need help with four things:

1. What abilities are the best for a run first team?

2. What budget beasts should I look to pick up?

3. What types of run plays work well this year?

4. How do you counter inside stuff to run effectively up the gut?

Thanks in advance.

1. Offensive Line: Vanguard, Secure protectors and nasty streaks

Tank & Truzz on everyone. Angry runs is a must. Bruiser and evasive (or spin cycle) on those bigger guys that can spin.

2. Boz, Edgerrin Cooper, Roquan Smith, Joe flacco (maxed out) are some of the guys you should look at. 

Travis Hunter, Sherman, Sean Taylor & fruit punch, JOK, Derwin James are all budget beasts.

3. 01 Trap works well against the loop blitz meta. Also, wide zone is king. Stretch is also good if you have vanguards.

4. Double team the DT that has inside stuff. 

Also, Reinforcement, universal coverage, Secure tackler (or tackle supreme) and avalanche + enforcer are the abilities you want on defense. Load up as much as you can on these.

joemainey said:

1. Offensive Line: Vanguard, Secure protectors and nasty streaks

Tank & Truzz on everyone. Angry runs is a must. Bruiser and evasive (or spin cycle) on those bigger guys that can spin.

2. Boz, Edgerrin Cooper, Roquan Smith, Joe flacco (maxed out) are some of the guys you should look at. 

Travis Hunter, Sherman, Sean Taylor & fruit punch, JOK, Derwin James are all budget beasts.

3. 01 Trap works well against the loop blitz meta. Also, wide zone is king. Stretch is also good if you have vanguards.

4. Double team the DT that has inside stuff. 

Also, Reinforcement, universal coverage, Secure tackler (or tackle supreme) and avalanche + enforcer are the abilities you want on defense. Load up as much as you can on these.

secure protectors also counter inside stuff @SiberianKiss

joemainey said:

1. Offensive Line: Vanguard, Secure protectors and nasty streaks

Tank & Truzz on everyone. Angry runs is a must. Bruiser and evasive (or spin cycle) on those bigger guys that can spin.

2. Boz, Edgerrin Cooper, Roquan Smith, Joe flacco (maxed out) are some of the guys you should look at. 

Travis Hunter, Sherman, Sean Taylor & fruit punch, JOK, Derwin James are all budget beasts.

3. 01 Trap works well against the loop blitz meta. Also, wide zone is king. Stretch is also good if you have vanguards.

4. Double team the DT that has inside stuff. 

Also, Reinforcement, universal coverage, Secure tackler (or tackle supreme) and avalanche + enforcer are the abilities you want on defense. Load up as much as you can on these.

That’s awesome, thanks!

RavensFlockLetsFly said:

secure protectors also counter inside stuff @SiberianKiss

Noted, thanks!