Mano a Mano

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Mano a Mano

Tier Progression

  1. Tier I · Bronze

    Increased Reaction to In-Breaking routes in Man Coverage for CBs

  2. Tier II · Silver · 15 FP to upgrade

    Increased reaction on Out-Breaking routes in man coverage for CBs

  3. Tier III · Gold · 20 FP to upgrade

    Reduced chances of Press Losses

  4. Tier IV · Platinum · 30 FP to upgrade

    Increased chances at Press Wins

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Unlock by Coach Archetype

ArchetypeUnlocks atTier I cost (FP)
Offensive GuruPurchase only40
Defensive GeniusLevel 240
Development WizardLevel 1140
College CoachNot documentedNot documented

Synergizes with

SMust-stack

Jam 'Em Up

Both boost press coverage for CB. It stacks.

different coach trees, one is a purchase

Island Kings

Both boost man coverage for CB. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Fool Me Never

Both boost man coverage for CB. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Aerial Suppression

Both boost man coverage for CB. It stacks.

best as Development Wizard

Interior Havoc

Both build your passing defense (CB + DT).

best as Defensive Genius

Bookend Busters

Both build your passing defense (CB + EDGE).

best as Defensive Genius

No Fly Zone

Both build your passing defense (CB + CB/S).

best as Defensive Genius

Cover 4 Guru

Both build your passing defense (CB + CB/S).

best as Defensive Genius

AStrong

Load the Box

Another on-field boost for CB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Sideline 2 Sideline

Another on-field boost for CB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

RPOh No

Another on-field boost for CB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Hitamus Stickumus

Another on-field boost for CB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Always Watching

Another on-field boost for CB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Campus Conditioning

Another on-field boost for CB: same players, different facet.

College Coach tree only

Coach's Curriculum

Another on-field boost for CB: same players, different facet.

College Coach tree only

BWorth a look

Practician (CB)

Stacks your CB investment (on-field + development).

best as Development Wizard

Corner Czar

Stacks your CB investment (on-field + scouting).

best as Development Wizard

After School Tutor

Stacks your CB investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius

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  • Salary cap sheet and contract cliffs
  • Roster needs and scheme fit
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