The strafe catch on Offense is actually a weapon in real life

[TheMechanic]

Larry Fitzgerald has taken this to another level. Steve Smith and Moss as well. I wasn't one to use it all the time, but there is a need for it in the game. So if its in the game(real life), it should be in the game

[rsoxguy12]

The only time you see a strafe catch is if the QB hauls a bomb down field that comes up short or on hail mary plays. Or curls as well. Not on an out route or a slant or a post or an in route or a drag.

[TheMechanic]

Quote: Originally Posted by rsoxguy12

The only time you see a strafe catch is if the QB hauls a bomb down field that comes up short or on hail mary plays. Or curls as well. Not on an out route or a slant or a post or an in route or a drag.

True. But in real life, its a team's strategy with certain WRs. Just throw it up to whomever and let them go get it. It should've been toned down a lil, but not taken out the game. The Hail Mary is even more useless now.

[jonesha2000]

I always said it shouldn't have been taken out....they should have created a counter move for the defense that allowed the DB to punish the receiver for going up to catch the ball...like a leathal hit stick function to jar the ball loose. Just my .02.

[Briankbl]

This could have easily been fixed if EA would have added momentum to the receiver. Instead of stopping on a dime to turn/strafe/RC, he could take a few strides to gather himself before leaping into the air......you know, like real life.

[Tri-State Killa]

There should be a rating for strafe catching and you should be able to do it with any player but the chances of you actually holding on to the ball should depend on the rating of the player.

[TracerBullet]

Quote: Originally Posted by Briankbl

This could have easily been fixed if EA would have added momentum to the receiver. Instead of stopping on a dime to turn/strafe/RC, he could take a few strides to gather himself before leaping into the air......you know, like real life.

Yea they should make it where an animation happens there at least. One where he takes a few quick steps then plants his feet to turn around. I do miss the strafe on offense though.

[Cusefan]

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