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Tier Progression

  1. Tier I · Bronze

    Increased ability to disengage from run blocks on Outside Run plays

  2. Tier II · Silver · 15 FP to upgrade

    Increased ability to shed run blocks on Outside Run plays

  3. Tier III · Gold · 20 FP to upgrade

    Increased Pursuit from DBs on Outside Run Plays

  4. Tier IV · Platinum · 30 FP to upgrade

    Increased Pursuit from LBs on Outside Run Plays

Unlock by Coach Archetype

ArchetypeUnlocks atTier I cost (FP)
Offensive GuruPurchase only40
Defensive GeniusLevel 440
Development WizardPurchase only40
College CoachNot documentedNot documented

Synergizes with

SMust-stack

Ground Guardians

Both boost shedding blocks for LB — it stacks.

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Trench Goblins

Both boost shedding blocks for EDGE/DT — it stacks.

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Sheddables

Both boost shedding blocks for EDGE/DT — it stacks.

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Load the Box

Both boost defensive pursuit for CB/S — it stacks.

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Inside Stuffed

Both boost shedding blocks for EDGE/DT/LB — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Behind the Chains

Both boost shedding blocks for EDGE/DT/LB/S — it stacks.

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RPOh No

Both boost shedding blocks for EDGE/DT/LB/CB/S — it stacks.

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Always Watching

Both boost defensive pursuit for EDGE/DT/LB/CB/S — it stacks.

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AStrong

Pressure Posse

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

best as Defensive Genius

Mano a Mano

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

best as Defensive Genius

Interior Havoc

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

best as Defensive Genius

Edge Wizards

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

best as Defensive Genius

Bookend Busters

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

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No Fly Zone

Another on-field boost for CB/S — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Jam 'Em Up

Another on-field boost for CB/S — same players, different facet.

different coach trees — one is a purchase

Island Kings

Another on-field boost for CB/S — 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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Safety First

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

best as Defensive Genius

Practician (S)

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

best as Defensive Genius

Practician (LB)

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

best as Defensive Genius

Practician (CB)

Stacks your CB 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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Corner Czar

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

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