EA, an idea to improve Transfer Portal
After a couple dynasty test runs at default settings, I have an idea.
Problem
At the Players Leaving stage, it seems like the players decision is 100% centered on current team. I've only been military academies, and way too many players are leaving to go no where. I've even had a 90 overall Center from Army enter portal for his senior year and no one signed him. He was gone and not in the game the next season. From my experience, in the first offseason 9 of 10 players that enter the portal do not get signed.
I think the higher rated players should leave, like that Center for example. And the should be signed. Many of the lower rated players (60s-70s) should have stayed.
Solution
At that players leaving stage, adjust the formula that goes into deciding to leave and probability to sway. Add a probability a school that fits their dealbreaker and has a starting spot open, or if younger, a roster spot. We need to find a better logic that marries not liking current situation and having actual options to move to.
Once in the portal, AI schools need to be more aggressive.
A potential fix to keep good players going unsigned in the portal. In week 3 or 4 of the portal, if no offers, they open their recruitment and lower their dealbreaker to get signed. So at least a lower program can scoop these players up.