Originally posted by StinkCheese
what exactly factors into a break block role? for instance obviously most OT's have significantly higher strength then speed rushing DE's, so is break block % adv eq over-rated to a speed DE?
Agi, Str, Weight mainly. There's actually several rolls that go on during the blocking process, and multiple ways to break a block. Str will help you not get pancaked and do reverse pancakes. Agility will help you spin & rip around the blocker, though that is moe useful when pass rushing than vs the run (str is more important there). A lot of what happens depends on your pass rush tactics as well.