Passing Paranoia

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Passing Paranoia

Tier Progression

  1. Tier I · Bronze

    Increased Pressure Effects on QBs inside the pocket

  2. Tier II · Silver · 15 FP to upgrade

    Increased Pressure Effects on QBs outside the pocket

  3. Tier III · Gold · 20 FP to upgrade

    Reduced chance of broken sacks

  4. Tier IV · Platinum · 30 FP to upgrade

    Increased chance at strip sacks/fumbles on sacks

Unlock by Coach Archetype

ArchetypeUnlocks atTier I cost (FP)
Offensive GuruPurchase only40
Defensive GeniusLevel 840
Development WizardPurchase only40
College CoachNot documentedNot documented

Synergizes with

SMust-stack

Always Watching

Both boost pressuring the quarterback for EDGE/DT/LB — it stacks.

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Mano a Mano

Both build your passing defense (EDGE/DT/LB + CB).

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Interior Havoc

Both build your passing defense (EDGE/DT/LB + DT).

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Bookend Busters

Both build your passing defense (EDGE/DT/LB + EDGE).

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No Fly Zone

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

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Jam 'Em Up

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

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Island Kings

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

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Cover 4 Guru

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

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AStrong

Pressure Posse

Another on-field boost for DT — same players, different facet.

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Ground Guardians

Another on-field boost for LB — same players, different facet.

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Edge Wizards

Another on-field boost for EDGE — same players, different facet.

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Trench Goblins

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT — same players, different facet.

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Sheddables

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT — same players, different facet.

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Stim Shot

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT/LB — same players, different facet.

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Inside Stuffed

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT/LB — same players, different facet.

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Behind the Chains

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT/LB — same players, different facet.

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BWorth a look

Where's the Beef?

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

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Practician (LB)

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

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Linebacker Lens

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

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Edge Focus

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

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Practician (DL)

Stacks your EDGE/DT investment (on-field + development).

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After School Tutor

Stacks your EDGE/DT/LB investment (on-field + development).

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