Infinity on Trial wrote:
I am all in favor of league admins using their authority to curtail glaring exploits — like punt blocks and 96-speed CBs blitzing from DE — but as I mentioned before, there are some needless problems with the way these rules are written that will allow for obvious confusion and circumventing. You can just change your WR to CB and continue to play him at WR. And why on earth would we ban using a 280-pound DE at linebacker?
I appreciate the feedback.
What you are saying is true about changing WR to CB and continuing to play him at WR. That being the case, it makes sense to adopt the entire position limits which were under consideration earlier, i.e., the proposal on which we voted.
Therefore, we'll adopt immediately the entire proposal on which we voted (and most GMs supported). Please note this allows for Defensive Linemen to play Linebacker and visa versa, among other things.
Sorry for the confusion, but my (our) goal is to try to make PFL as realistic as it can be made given the coding limitations and deficiencies. However, if a case can be made in the future to alter any of the rules to make the game more realistic, we will do so.
For the sake of clarity, the entire new rule is set forth below:
A GM shall NOT insert a player into a position on the depth chart (including overrides) during the regular or post season which deviates from the following:
1. RB may include only players whose primary position is RB, FB, TE or WR.
2. FB may include only players whose primary position is RB, FB or TE.
3. TE may include only players whose primary position is FB, TE, WR or an offensive lineman.
4. WR may include only players whose primary position is RB, FB, TE or WR.
5. Offensive line players may only include players whose primary position is offensive lineman or TE.
6. Defensive line players may only include players whose primary position is defensive lineman or LB.
7. LB may only include players whose primary position is LB or S.
8. S may only include players whose primary position is S, CB or LB.
9. CB may only include players whose primary position is CB or S.
10. Special teams rushers against punts shall exclude players whose primary positions are CB, FS, SS or WR. Such players may only be used as Gunners in punt return situations.
Any deviation from this rule shall result in the immediate removal of the offending GM from the Paydirt Football League (PFL), who shall be prohibited from rejoining PFL for a period of not less than 30 days, and otherwise at the discretion of the League Administrator or by the vote of a majority of GMs.
