I never really play any players out of position too much but I would think that the game isn't sophisticated enough to differentiate between plays logged at different positions.

Pretty significant update on this thread: In every position group I've tested, mentors only effect players of 3 years experience or younger.

So a 4th year player who is receiving no playing time will not grow as a 3rd year player would in the presence of a mentor.

Keep in mind I'm not talking about on-field performance here (a great unstudied area in itself), but black-and-white player development. Mentors apparently on work on players in years 1-3.

I tested over half the positions with these same results, so I'm going to assume it's the same for all positions.

Are you saying that mentors don't affect 4+ year players who aren't playing at all or that mentors don't affect any player 4+ years at all regardless of playing time? I'm not sure if I'm understanding you correctly or not. For example, I have a 4th year QB who has gone up 13 points in current potential this season. He is my starter and I have a mentor who has been inactive all season. I'm assuming you mean guys who sit on the bench for the entire season, but you know what they say about assuming.

What i means is Mentors have NO effect on the development of players in year 4 or later.

Yo Skydog..

Here's an age old question. Do you and the SWMBO sit at dinner and discuss your FOF studies and analysis? "So, I was doing a study today on the mentor and player development..and you wouldn't believemy analysis..."

I mean, seriously. You're awesome man...but I just have to wonder. :)

Are you in the wrong thread? I would think so, but you specifically refer to this one.

SWMBO?

She Who Must Be Obeyed

Sure. It is foreplay. Nothing gets her going more.

Not even the Mighty Patriotic Undie?!?!?! :D

Bumping and moving to GD.