(08-30-2021, 06:05 PM)Tayjay Wrote:No worries, it's just a unique thing so I wanted to communicate our thoughts on it because I know there are many people that might not understand our system or disagree with it.(08-30-2021, 05:49 PM)qWest Wrote:(08-30-2021, 04:57 PM)Tayjay Wrote: Defensive Ends unite in the blatant disrespect for our position group. No longer will we stand for this. The only position group without strict positional eligibility in regards to players being chosen for this award. BlasphemyLinebackers and DTs are also affected by the decision to make the DI/EDGE/LB split. It's certainly not a perfect system, but neither is sorting players purely by their DT/DE/LB designation. If you'd like some more information on how designations are decided, Swanty is the primary source for that and I hope can answer any questions you have.
We are still considering and trying to give some deference to those EDGE players that spend most or all of their time lined up with a hand in the dirt. We hope that our system, imperfect as it is, will help when considered in addition to the league pro bowl and awards system will give a more full picture of all of the amazing performances around the league. Leonard Taylor had an excellent year and would likely have my vote for best DE this season!
I by no means am looking to make it a big deal. I’m just more curious as to what separates edge rusher LB from normal LB. I’m interested in pass rushing % of pass rushing plays versus IRL guys like Watt or Miller or something. Just a thought but I appreciate the reply!
Unfortunately, without spending an obscene amount of time trying to count snaps and blitzes based on what the sim presentation shows us, we're very limited on the resources we have to determine where players lined up and what percentage of the time. Our current system is based on looking at the playbooks and DCs submitted by the GMs. We look to see where players are lined up and what teams are running to try to calculate about how many times we expect a player to be playing as an outside/rush linebacker, interior linebacker, outside DE, interior lineman, or even nickelback or other positions in some cases. I like the idea of adding additional weight given a teams blitzing percentage, though we'd only be able to base it on what team's submit with no way right now to calculate how often a team actually blitzed.