What upgrades do you focus on? Development or attributes?

[Neddy_87]

Was wondering what peoples plan of attack is for this, is it better to upgrade the development of players trait before their attributes? Also are the coach traits worth it also. The extra xp upgrades etc

[HozAndMoose]

Quote: Originally Posted by Neddy_87

Was wondering what peoples plan of attack is for this, is it better to upgrade the development of players trait before their attributes? Also are the coach traits worth it also. The extra xp upgrades etc

For players it depends on type of guy they are. As a coach i always get the double scouting points first. Then go xp gains for whatever position needs the most help at the time. I never raise a players development. If he has normal development when he is drafted thats what he will have when he leaves my team.

[Armor and Sword]

For my coach scouting points upgrade first. After that will depend on what my team needs are.

With players I choose only one on offense and one on defense to upgrade development to superstar over the course of 2-3 seasons. Typically it will be my highest conviction youngsters.

I only use XP after the season is complete and going into pre-season. I do the same for the CPU.

Keeps things far more balanced IMO.

[cuppylove]

I like the ideas of HozAndMoose and Armor & Sword, where they constrain their use of the XP system for the sake of realism, I could never do it. I have too much fun earning and spending XP.

I just finished up the first year of my Steelers CFM. The approach I've been taking was to first decide if I planned to keep a player long term. If the answer is yes, and that player is young (meaning they still get decent XP for hitting their goals), then I would go development over attributes. I did this with Cam Heyward, Le'Veon Bell, Ryan Shazier, and Cortez Allen. Everyone else I went with attributes.

[Sheba2011]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor & Sword

For my coach scouting points upgrade first. After that will depend on what my team needs are. With players I choose only one on offense and one on defense to upgrade development to superstar over the course of 2-3 seasons. Typically it will be my highest conviction youngsters. I only use XP after the season is complete and going into pre-season. I do the same for the CPU. Keeps things far more balanced IMO.

Pretty much the same way that I play it. I usually have my QB or a stud WR as the superstar development and then whatever guy on D was my highest draft pick. I usually do all my XP right before I start free agency that way I know exactly what positional needs I have. Keeps it a little more realistic for me.

[Fist Of Kings]

I go for development if they're no older than 24. I turned a 68 ovr LT into a 95 ovr after a season and he's only 21.

[Neddy_87]

So it's worth pumping the xp in for development trait upgrade?
What about the coach xp upgrades? Anyone used them?

[BeantowneS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fist Of Kings

I go for development if they're no older than 24. I turned a 68 ovr LT into a 95 ovr after a season and he's only 21.

Couldn't agree more. Always under 24. I won't do it if they don't have high levels though in the main attributes to that position. Cost too much.

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