Updated Game Plan/Profile Rules

[Steve-LA Chargers]

I'm posting these here to make it easy to find for all of us. These were new rules put in effect for game plans/profiles the past two seasons. Extracted from Charlie's 3/21/2021 & 9/28/2021 email announcements.

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DL LIMITATIONS IN CUSTOM DEFENSIVE PLAYS

For a definition, “Defend the ('LOS') Line of Scrimmage" means

1. A Defensive Lineman with the logic of Run Rush, Pass Rush, or Read;

2. A Linebacker with the logic of Key on Quarterback, Run Defense, or Blitz (not Read); and

3. A Defensive Back with the logic of Key on Quarterback, Run Defense, or Blitz (not Read).

Run Defenses (GR, RDR, RR, RM, RL): Defenses must have a minimum of three DLs, all of which must defend the LOS.

Goal Line Pass: Defenses must have a minimum of three DLs, all of which must defend the LOS.

Pass Short: Require a minimum of two DLs and three LBs. At least one of the two DLs must defend the LOS. As such, one DL is permitted to drop into pass coverage, but in any event, at least three players (DLs, LBs, and/or DBs) must defend the LOS.

Pass Medium: Require a minimum of two DLs and two LB. At least one of the two DLs must defend the LOS. As such, one DL is permitted to drop into pass coverage, but in any event, at least three players (DLs, LBs, and/or DBs) must defend the LOS.

Pass Long: Require a minimum of two DLs and one LB. Both DLs can drop into pass coverage, but the execution of the play must have at least three players (DLs, LBs, and/or DBs) defending the LOS.

Pass Dazzle: Require a minimum of two DLs. Both DLs can drop into pass coverage, but the execution of the play must have at least two players (DLs, LBs, and/or DBs) defending the LOS.


GOAL LINE PLAY USAGE IN OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE GAME PLANS

If used, the minimum is three (3) for all Goal line plays on both sides of the ball. No more than 50% of GLP can be Timed Passes in the Offensive game plan.


2 DL PLAY USAGE IN DEFENSIVE GAME PLANS

2 DL RESTRICTIONS:
1. No more than 33% of the Pass Short category can be 2-DL defenses.
2. No more than 33% of the Pass Medium category can be 2-DL defenses.
3. No more than 50% of the Pass Long category can be 2-DL defenses.
4. No more than 50% of the Pass Dazzle category can be 2-DL defenses.


PL AND PRD USAGE IN DEFENSIVE GAME PROFILES

Pass Long: Can be called on first or second down when it is greater than a 10+ yard situation. This provision will not apply during the last five minutes of play in each half.

Pass Dazzle: Can be called on any 1st & 2nd situation where it is 10+ yards, and any 3rd down situation greater than 1 yard. Within the last 5 minutes of each half, Pass Dazzle can be called at anytime.

[Rich-League Officer]

This is a serious indictment against the guy responsible for updating the rules

[Steve-LA Chargers]

Bump to make this easy to find for 2041