We Need Formation Subs. Retire the Depth Chart from 25 Years Ago.
An OLB is not the same in a 4-3 as a 3-4. In a 4-2-5 an OLB is probably actually a weak side linebacker but could also be a rover, which this game forces as a SS. The problem is if you want to be multiple on defense, the depth chart doesn't translate between a 4-2-5 and a 4-3 or a 3-4. Similarly, a 3-4 OLB might be a 4-3 DE.
It's really difficult to scheme on defense when I'm locked into a depth chart that seems to be based on a 4-3 defense. The 4-3 hasn't been common in football for years. The 4-2-5, 3-3-5, 3-3-5 tite, etc. are not conducive to how the depth charts in this game work. Maybe my rover isn't a strong safety. Maybe I have a linebacker that plays it better but I want to shift into a different set. That can get completely messed up because the way depth charts work is 4-3 or 3-4 based with no formation subs. A majority of the time, this isn't how defense work anymore.
I'll add, they should consider taking it as far as play subs, because if I have a coverage linebacker playing rover and a speed rush linebacker playing viper in a 4-2-5, guess which one is rushing the passer?
