Madden NFL 10 first pic and details

[Da Bucs GM]

lol they have the london stadium we are going to be playing in this season

[Legacy]

I think that means the team put him on IR
Oh. Ok.

They have Wembley Stadium in the game? That's awesome. :D I have to hurry up with this season so I can play there, then. I've only just beaten the Bills.

A bunch of teams are offering me a 4th rounder for Caddy, but I'm probably going to hold onto him for the time being and either ship him out as part of a package for a better draft pick or for a rookie I like next season.

[Da Bucs GM]

man our black alt. look so good. I wish they were approved by the nfl

[Da Bucs GM]

this 3-4 of the pats is good. I can't run the ball

[Jakopo]

for those of you playing 15:00 min quarters with running clock....what are you using to get a realistic # of plays?

15 secs, 20 secs?

[Da Bucs GM]

for those of you playing 15:00 min quarters with running clock....what are you using to get a realistic # of plays?

15 secs, 20 secs?

I tryed to play the 15:00 min 15sec run-off but it took WAY to long to finish a game.

[FranchiseFreeman]

I do 7 and 15 sec run off

[Da Bucs GM]

yea I do 10 mins 15 sec run-off

[njdshady2001]

can someone explain the whole run-off thing to me...I haven't bothered with it because I am not certain what it exactly does and how it works...

[tuberov]

I got the ps2 version of the game and have started my franchise. The Bucs start with an overall rating of 83 in this version (83 OFF and 85 DEF). All I've done so far is run through training camp, release Jerramy Stevens (71 OVR) and signed Brandon Lloyd (78 OVR) to give Antonio some help. Also signed Barrett Ruud and Antonio Bryant to 4 year deals.

I wanted to trade for Brady Quinn and get rid of Josh Freeman, but Cleveland wasn't up for the deal. One idea I'm contemplating is waiting the two seasons for Michael Bush's (72 OVR) contract to be up in Oakland. They are interested in trading Caddy for Bush straight up (Caddy is an 80 OVR) but won't take Earnest Graham (75 OVR) without some sort of other compensation.

To the poster that mentioned Gaines Adams not being good at getting sacks but is great for getting picks and returning them to the house. Why not convert Adams to a LB. He's got the speed, hands, and height to play the position, tackling may be suspect and might not be the best blitzer, but that's what subs are for. Maybe you can get a year or two out of him there before Quincy's ready.

[KG21MVP]

I'm so hot. Lemme know if something like this has happened to anyone else.

I was playing with the Texans vs the Colts. I threw a deep post to Andre Johnson (who btw is a BEAST in this game) and he caught it in the air in the endzone and a defender hit him in the air and he landed on the ground IN the endzone, held onto the ball and everything. All this was under 2 mins to play. So i'm lining up for the XP and the booth challenges it. First off, IDK what they're challenging, then they said the spot of the ball is being challenged, and they overturned it, putting me at the 1 yard line!!!!!

I was 4 yards into the endzone when I caught it. Then they changed it to the 1. I didnt even catch the ball outside the endzone...i caught it IN the endzone!!!

I hope this doesn't become a common part of the game. No more!!!!

[BMX]

I don't have a 360 or ps3 so i have to watch youtube videos on HD and it still has a fake look

[njdshady2001]

I don't have a 360 or ps3 so i have to watch youtube videos on HD and it still has a fake look

It is a video game..........it LOOKS like a video game......

[BMX]

It is a video game..........it LOOKS like a video game......

Well when are they gonna start to look like real life

[Legacy]

Oh, man... There's a HB in my franchise's draft class that has 92 speed and 92 agility. There are some really fast CB prospects, too. I may have to snag one of them since I play mostly man-to-man.

And that 6'4 receiver I mentioned a while ago? 98 speed and 88 catching. :eek: I may trade up!

Just for reference, a 4.25 40 is 98 speed, so that gives you a good base to work with to figure out a prospect's speed rating without the scouting reports.

[BMX]

Oh, man... There's a HB in my franchise's draft class that has 92 speed and 92 agility. There are some really fast CB prospects, too. I may have to snag one of them since I play mostly man-to-man.

And that 6'4 receiver I mentioned a while ago? 98 speed and 88 catching. :eek: I may trade up!

Just for reference, a 4.25 40 is 98 speed, so that gives you a good base to work with to figure out a prospect's speed rating without the scouting reports.

If hes a steelers player that's most likely why.

[Legacy]

If hes a steelers player that's most likely why.
He's a college prospect.

[Da Bucs GM]

Oh, man... There's a HB in my franchise's draft class that has 92 speed and 92 agility. There are some really fast CB prospects, too. I may have to snag one of them since I play mostly man-to-man.

And that 6'4 receiver I mentioned a while ago? 98 speed and 88 catching. :eek: I may trade up!

Just for reference, a 4.25 40 is 98 speed, so that gives you a good base to work with to figure out a prospect's speed rating without the scouting reports.

:eek: man that's crazy.

[Legacy]

:eek: man that's crazy.
What's even crazier is that receiver is like the 10th best prospect on the board...

There are also two DTs I'm targetting. One is the 2nd best one in the draft and weighs 318 pounds. The other is a mid-rounder who tips the scales at 359 pounds!

[Da Bucs GM]

can someone explain the whole run-off thing to me...I haven't bothered with it because I am not certain what it exactly does and how it works...

It kinda hard to explain but here we go. accelerated clock(run-off) is a selected amount of time you want to come off the clock before each play.

usually with no run-off time a long TD drive in madden might but what? 2-3 mins?

But with the run-off you get a realistic TOP. for example one drive I had was 6 min TD drive vs a 3 min TD drive.

Also if you want to play a 15:00 qtr min game, with the run-off on it won't take 2 hours for one game

[Da Bucs GM]

To the poster that mentioned Gaines Adams not being good at getting sacks but is great for getting picks and returning them to the house. Why not convert Adams to a LB. He's got the speed, hands, and height to play the position, tackling may be suspect and might not be the best blitzer, but that's what subs are for. Maybe you can get a year or two out of him there before Quincy's ready.

well that's a good idea but I want to run jim bates D not a 3-4 so I have to leave adams as a DE. And Quincy is already my starting SAM.

[Da Bucs GM]

Well when are they gonna start to look like real life

When they can afford a 30 million dollar budget and just CGI players in the game.

[tuberov]

well that's a good idea but I want to run jim bates D not a 3-4 so I have to leave adams as a DE. And Quincy is already my starting SAM.

Well, I was thinking more of finding a DE to replace Adams when converting him to a OLB, not necessarily switching to the 3-4 defense. On my version, though, Gaines would only be about a 72 OVR OLB instead of the 88 OVR DE that he is currently.

On with my franchise. I played the first preseason game and won 17-15 against the Titans. This new momentum system is confusing me in some ways (ran Caddy pretty much all through the last quarter and he was getting colder) but I'm still up in the air on it in general. Leftwich might be hitting the block due to his 3 Int, 1 Fum lost performance. Luke lit the place up, though, and Freeman wasn't that bad. Forgot to mention in the first post I put up, but for some reason, Jerramy Steven's and Kellen Winslow's morales were both about halfway and Kellen was listed as an unhappy player. I hadn't even done anything at that point. Maybe the developers just figured him a permanent malcontent and built him such?

[njdshady2001]

I am not sure if I want to leave Stovall as my #3 or put Dexter there...Stovall is pretty tough but Jackson comes up with some big plays....

Same confusion for the nickelback. Both Mack and Cox seem to play well.....

[Legacy]

I am not sure if I want to leave Stovall as my #3 or put Dexter there...Stovall is pretty tough but Jackson comes up with some big plays....

Same confusion for the nickelback. Both Mack and Cox seem to play well.....
I left the WR depth chart alone. That leaves Jackson with a lot of nice routes in the Empty shotgun formation, especially the Bucs Smash formation, which sends him on a fade to the sidelines.

My CB depth chart is: Barber, Talib, Biggers (because his speed is useful), Cox, Mack.

[Da Bucs GM]

My CB depth chart is: Barber, Talib, Biggers (because his speed is useful), Cox, Mack.


cool mine is: talib, barber, mack, biggers, cox

[njdshady2001]

I left the WR depth chart alone. That leaves Jackson with a lot of nice routes in the Empty shotgun formation, especially the Bucs Smash formation, which sends him on a fade to the sidelines.

My CB depth chart is: Barber, Talib, Biggers (because his speed is useful), Cox, Mack.

Right now I am using Stovall at 3...and actually have Winslow at number 4 this way he is always on the field.

I am trying Cox out at nickel...Biggers i think is too liable in coverage to have there. We shall see.

[Legacy]

Right now I am using Stovall at 3...and actually have Winslow at number 4 this way he is always on the field.

I am trying Cox out at nickel...Biggers i think is too liable in coverage to have there. We shall see.
Biggers is giving you problems? I'm three games into the season and he hasn't even registered a tackle due to him blanketing opposing receivers.

As for Winslow at WR, I guess you could do that, but I rely heavily on the I and Pro sets, so he's almost always on the field anyway. Heck, even the empty backfield set in the Shotgun formation has a TE in there.

[KG21MVP]

You guys should check out the Texans offensive playbook. Maybe it's just they have a better offense, but I really like alot of the plays in Houston's playbook. With the exception of one game where I broke a 70-yard run with Ward, I struggle trying to run, but with Slaton and the variety of running plays the Texans use, I was running all over them. By the way, Steve Slaton and Andre Johnson are a lethal RB/WR combo on this game.

[caddy&clayton]

Any of you guys have tips for how to use Adams? It seems to me like the guy just sucks on this game. Thanks in advance.

[njdshady2001]

Biggers is giving you problems? I'm three games into the season and he hasn't even registered a tackle due to him blanketing opposing receivers.

As for Winslow at WR, I guess you could do that, but I rely heavily on the I and Pro sets, so he's almost always on the field anyway. Heck, even the empty backfield set in the Shotgun formation has a TE in there.

He hasn't giving me any problems but I have just seen Cox make more plays and his ratings are a little better.

And having Winslow at the 4 spot is really only relevant when its a 4 wide set with no tight end...but its lethal.

[njdshady2001]

Any of you guys have tips for how to use Adams? It seems to me like the guy just sucks on this game. Thanks in advance.

You gotta kind of run right into the tackle but slightly to the outside..once he engages...move the Right analog to the left...and he should dip his shoulder and if youve got it you can then run right around the tackle and come in for the sack.

You can also cut in then right analog to the righ and he will either swim or roll..and if you're lucky roll right an open lane to the QB.

Just keep at it with him...don't go crazy with the moves...just pick one and go with it...I try to cut him inside a lot and get a middle rush..also tends to help with run stopping.

[FranchiseFreeman]

Man I hope I land a stud DT in this years draft..

[Da Bucs GM]

that's the hardest position I'm scouting

[Kyle]

I've been playing online alot. I've found that a good strategy online defensively is to audible to the blitz(left stick down) and to highlight their top receiver. Typically they don't have another quick read they can dump off to quick enough and make mistakes or get sacked.

However, I can't get crap going offensively.

[Kyle]

also I hate fight for the fumble online. It's always "fastest internet connection wins"

Same reason soul caliber IV sucks online.

[BMX]

When they can afford a 30 million dollar budget and just CGI players in the game.

Please, explain what that stands for!

[Legacy]

I just had a sick run with Derrick Ward against the Patriots. Four of their secondary piled onto him at once, but he shook them off and took it 54 yards to the house. It was very Alstott-esque. :D

I tried to save the highlight, but it apparently only saves a pre-set amount of time of the play, so the replay picks up after he's already broken free. :(

[Saintlyone]

What happened to the different packages you can select before the play?

[Kyle]

What happened to the different packages you can select before the play?

You need to either adjust the playcalling setting to be not beginner, or press circle to get back to where you can pick between "by formation", "by play type", or "ask madden"

[Legacy]

The CPU controlled teams continue to make odd moves in my dynasty.

The Browns just cut Kaluka Maiava, so I scooped him up. He's only a 59 overall, but his speed (80) makes him a good special teamer and he's got a B potential, so he could develop into a good backup who I could use as trade bait somewhere down the line.

[Jakopo]

The CPU controlled teams continue to make odd moves in my dynasty.

The Browns just cut Kaluka Maiava, so I scooped him up. He's only a 59 overall, but his speed (80) makes him a good special teamer and he's got a B potential, so he could develop into a good backup who I could use as trade bait somewhere down the line.

I'm a bit disappointed in this as well - I thought the CPU logic would be better in terms of trades / cuts / FA's etc as we read about it earlier in this thread.

I proposed a bunch of stupid trades just to see if they would work and they still do.

[Da Bucs GM]

Please, explain what that stands for!

Computer Generated Image.

[Jakopo]

for those of you who have done a season how is the draft?

i imported my draft class and the first thing i noticed was that taylor mays was the 5th best safety :eek:


when you scout people do their "potentials" change as you learn more about them?

what have been some of the rookie ratings?

[Legacy]

I just finished a real nail biter with Green Bay.

I was down 21-13 with 1:51 second left in the game. I drove down the field and hit Winslow in the middle of the field for a 23 yard pass in which he barely got over the goal line. I went for two and completed a pass in the flats to Graham for the 2 point conversion to tie it up.

Green Bay got the ball back and used their timeouts to keep the clock from winding down, but I stopped them deep in their territory. I got the ball on their 45 yard line and moved it up a bit to try a field goal as time was running out. 55 yard attempt... Barely makes it through the uprights! But there's a flag on the field for holding, which negates the three points and puts me out of range. :mad:

My only option now is a chuck and pray, so I'm looking for Antonio Bryant deep. I connect with him on the 5 yard line, but he's dragged down at the 2 as time expires. Looks like we're headed to overtime.

Green Bay gets the ball first and goes three and out, thanks to a sack from White, who now has 7 on the season. I get the ball on the 50 and, after two incompletions, Freeman hits Winslow on the sidelines who then breaks a tackle and walks it in for the game winning TD.

Bucs win! :D

EDIT: And here's the game winning score: http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/8506855

[KG21MVP]

How'd you upload that video? And what console are you playing on?

So far, one of my favorite parts of Madden 10 is the ability to break through tackles and bust a long one. Dragging 3 players then breaking free is awesome. Never been able to do that before. I love that part.

Why isn't Brian Clark on the original roster? And where is Mario Urritia, is he not even on the game?

[83BucRocker]

Okay, I've simmed through pre-season, and Freeman has emerged as my starter.

At a 731 Madden IQ rating (imported from HD from 09?) the game is very realistic in terms of AI adaptation.

Vs. Dallas, D. Ward rushed for 267 yards on 21 attempts with 3 touchdowns. Graham had a respectable 4.3 YPC on 11 carries. I threw four times, for two completions.

Against the Bills, Ward did awful by comparison, 88 yards on 15 attempts. I used the no-huddle approach for the majority of the game with decent success, Freeman had a 72% completion rating and two touchdowns. I threw a pick-six early in the third trying to float one out to Clayton on a fade.

The G-men's defensive line was incredible, posting 3 sacks and at least 6 batted passes. Offense was mediocre but I got a nice U-pick with Tanard that I was able to bring back 60 yards to set up a two yard TD run. The computer netted me with an amazing pass break up by Talib that fell into Sabby's hands for a TD.

Biggest thing I've noticed so far is that commiting to the run early and often yields great results. I sub Ward and Graham often, and their differing running styles is fun to watch/play.

Bump and run and disguised blitzes are money. I got sloppy against Dallas though and Romo started taking advantage of my 4-3 Over late in the third.


No major line-up changes yet; although I'm playing Miller a lot and he's developing fast; and I've moved Stroughter up to the slot.

Ranked #1 at the moment for rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and YPC. Ranked 3rd for overall offense, last for passing attempts. In four games I've yet to throw 75 times.


Where the hell is the challenge play feature???

[njdshady2001]

Where the hell is the challenge play feature???

Under Coaching Options...

[tuberov]

I'm thinking of doing coach mode instead of playing the actual games in franchise. That way I can still choose the plays that the team will run, but it'll let the talent of the players determine the outcome. Otherwise I'll would just go like 13-3 with little challenge. I want the challenge and to see how the quarterbacks actually do and not just dependent on a hot or cold streak by me (not to mention the new game feature). Defense shouldn't be much different as I don't take control of a player on defense, the computer just plays it better, period.

/ramble

[83BucRocker]

Doh!!

[KG21MVP]

Under Coaching Options...

It took a while for me to find too, but that's b/c there always isn't the option to challenge certain plays. Two times, I've wanted to challenge a play and went to the coaching options numerous times and there was just flat out no challenge option. Can't figure out why it's there sometimes and why it's not.

[Miller4Prez64]

The game is solid. I'll be bored with it and will be stuffed away with all the other Maddens soon enough though.

[Saintlyone]

You need to either adjust the playcalling setting to be not beginner, or press circle to get back to where you can pick between "by formation", "by play type", or "ask madden"

I'm on All-Pro and would like to make substitution packages like in any other Madden of the past. You would pick your formation and then be able to sub in players, double RB, RB sub, WR flip, RB at wideout.....etc........is that no longer an option?

[Legacy]

I'm on All-Pro and would like to make substitution packages like in any other Madden of the past. You would pick your formation and then be able to sub in players, double RB, RB sub, WR flip, RB at wideout.....etc........is that no longer an option?
It definitely is an option. I do it all the time on the Pro set in order to have both Graham and Ward in the game at the same time. You need to go to My Madden->Settings->Game Options and make sure that Play Call Style is set to Advanced. You should then be able to do formation substitutions using the right analog stick.


I'm considering making some heavy changes to the Bucs backfield in the offseason. I want a Thunder and Lightning combo so that I've got a breakaway threat as a change of pace from my every down bruiser. If I can find a way to snag the 92 speed/92 agility HB that's available in the draft, I'll trade for Jonathan Stewart (who is better than Ward) and use the two of them. I also discovered there's a mid-round back who has at least 96 speed based on the 40 time, so I may take a look at him if I can't get the 92 speed one.

[Legacy]

I'm thinking of doing coach mode instead of playing the actual games in franchise. That way I can still choose the plays that the team will run, but it'll let the talent of the players determine the outcome. Otherwise I'll would just go like 13-3 with little challenge. I want the challenge and to see how the quarterbacks actually do and not just dependent on a hot or cold streak by me (not to mention the new game feature). Defense shouldn't be much different as I don't take control of a player on defense, the computer just plays it better, period.

/ramble
I enjoy that, too, but I really like playing the games myself. If you're finding the default difficulty settings to be too easy, you can always look for a good set of sliders to make it more difficult.

[Saintlyone]

It definitely is an option. I do it all the time on the Pro set in order to have both Graham and Ward in the game at the same time. You need to go to My Madden->Settings->Game Options and make sure that Play Call Style is set to Advanced. You should then be able to do formation substitutions using the right analog stick.


I'm considering making some heavy changes to the Bucs backfield in the offseason. I want a Thunder and Lightning combo so that I've got a breakaway threat as a change of pace from my every down bruiser. If I can find a way to snag the 92 speed/92 agility HB that's available in the draft, I'll trade for Jonathan Stewart (who is better than Ward) and use the two of them. I also discovered there's a mid-round back who has at least 96 speed based on the 40 time, so I may take a look at him if I can't get the 92 speed one.

Gotcha thanks!!! Why they gotta make things difficult?

[tuberov]

I enjoy that, too, but I really like playing the games myself. If you're finding the default difficulty settings to be too easy, you can always look for a good set of sliders to make it more difficult.

I love playing the games as well, but it's hard to get a feel for what the players are capable of if your controlling them. Also, I turn all the CPU and HUMAN sliders all the way up to put us on the same level as far as that's concerned.

[Legacy]

Gotcha thanks!!! Why they gotta make things difficult?
Well, Advanced was the default for me, so I don't know what happened with yours...

[Legacy]

I love playing the games as well, but it's hard to get a feel for what the players are capable of if your controlling them. Also, I turn all the CPU and HUMAN sliders all the way up to put us on the same level as far as that's concerned.
Eh... The sliders don't really work like that. Lots of times, turning them all the way up can actually make the game a lot easier.

[KG21MVP]

Brian Clark isn't even on the free agent roster or any other team's roster. What the crap?

Is there any way to turn off the chain gang? It was cool seeing them measure the first couple times, now I just wanna get on with it. I have enough time to make a trip to the bathroom during measurements. And the halftime show is annoying when you're trying to get a fast game in.

Oh, and the biggest question I have is, is there no option to turn on the marker where it shows you the line of scrimmage? There used to be options for the 1st down marker and the LOS marker, but all this Madden has is the 1st down marker. I miss the LOS marker and cant find anywhere to turn it on both. I'm so used to it. When I play now and do a running play, it sometimes appears that I get a 2 yard gain, but it's really a 3 yard loss and it's frustrating.

[Legacy]

Brian Clark isn't even on the free agent roster or any other team's roster. What the crap?

Is there any way to turn off the chain gang? It was cool seeing them measure the first couple times, now I just wanna get on with it. I have enough time to make a trip to the bathroom during measurements. And the halftime show is annoying when you're trying to get a fast game in.

Oh, and the biggest question I have is, is there no option to turn on the marker where it shows you the line of scrimmage? There used to be options for the 1st down marker and the LOS marker, but all this Madden has is the 1st down marker. I miss the LOS marker and cant find anywhere to turn it on both. I'm so used to it. When I play now and do a running play, it sometimes appears that I get a 2 yard gain, but it's really a 3 yard loss and it's frustrating.
The default rosters were created months ago, so they're not going to be accurate. I'm guessing EA will release a new set of rosters in a patch once the preseason is over.

There's no option to turn off the chain gang and halftime shows. I wish there was, because I agree that they're annoying as hell.

As for the markers, I'm not sure.

[KG21MVP]

Ok. Thanks Legacy. This Madden is awesome, but they should've given you more options like previous Maddens. Everyone has their different likes/dislikes and I really like having a LOS marker and being able to turn off all those annoying cutscenes.

[Miller4Prez64]

The halftime show is garbage. That girl's voice is annoying, the highlights suck and it's just a waste of time. I have no issue with the chain gang though.

[Legacy]

I actually just checked when the new rosters will be released, KJ. EA Sports is saying August 19th, so, if you want to wait a few more days to start your franchise, Clark will probably be on the Bucs for those rosters.

[Kyle]

Well, Advanced was the default for me, so I don't know what happened with yours...

me too.

but I played a madden tournament at walmart and theirs had beginner as defalut\

[ballin buc fan1]

I actually just checked when the new rosters will be released, KJ. EA Sports is saying August 19th, so, if you want to wait a few more days to start your franchise, Clark will probably be on the Bucs for those rosters.

Everyone prepare for all the online users to use Eagles because of Mike Vick.

[Kyle]

also I hate fight for the fumble online. It's always "fastest internet connection wins"

Same reason soul caliber IV sucks online.

let me reiterate.

[KG21MVP]

Yeah. I haven't started a roster....I also don't have Internet access on my PS3 yet either. I'm waiting til I move in my new apartment, then my technologically-limited self will attempt to connect to the Internet.

I'm so used to creating players and editing rosters manually, it'll be nice to just download it from EA.

[nobles kid]

Anyone having trouble with the running game in this new Madden? I've been pretty good at stopping the run but I haven't been successful at running at all either so far. I've had 3 mediocre running games in which I averaged around 2 YPC. The one great rushing game that I had came against the team that I expected to trounce me the worst--the Giants. I averaged 15 YPC that game with Ward, gaining about 170 yards.

How have you guys faired with the running game?

[83BucRocker]

Nobles, you may be having the same problem I had at first...slow down and wait to hit your turbo button until you are getting through your hole. Also the highlight stick is a good choice when you get to the line, I've seen my guys turn their bodies and slither through tight gaps.

Off to play game five. Whee.

[Miller4Prez64]

I'm struggling with my run game too. Averaging 2.9 ypc with Ward.

[h-town baller]

I'm struggling with my run game too. Averaging 2.9 ypc with Ward.

Ha me too. i'm only averaging 1.9 ypc with Ward.

[JJRedick7]

Can someone tell me who's picture that is for peanut because that's deffinately not him. Haha I don't know why that bugs me so much but it does. Also do you think they'd fix that with the roster updates?

[Da Bucs GM]

wow I'm averaging 5.9 ypc. I'm just seeing that holes and running through them.

Only advice I can give is which ever way your running watch the DT if it's an inside. If he goes inside, run outside threw the hole he opens up himself and vice versa.

And watch the DE if it's an outside run. If he goes inside, run outside to daylight


edit: and lay off the turbo till you're about to hit the LOS

[Kyle]

My madden IQ has dropped 300 points on this madden.

[83BucRocker]

After six weeks, my beloved bucs are undefeated.

Ward is averaging 6.6 yards a carry.

So is Graham.

Freeman got picked apart by Carolina. Two INTs and only 43% completion avg.

Defense stood strong though, took Smith out of the game and got two picks of their own.

Traded The Slug to Minny for a third rounder in the draft.

Edit: Can't wait to play NE in England.

[Kyle]

anyone know how to change your default playbook?

[Miller4Prez64]

I just pulled off a huge comeback win to keep myself 6-0. Now it's the 6-0 Patriots.

[h-town baller]

I just pulled off a huge comeback win to keep myself 6-0. Now it's the 6-0 Patriots.

who is your QB?

[Miller4Prez64]

Leftwich....for now.

[h-town baller]

Leftwich....for now.

Freeman for me. might as well start developing the future. If you play with Freeman on all madden it is impossible to pass for more than 200 yds with him. his accuracy is eratic. Plus i traded Gaines for Orakpo; Gaines is too inconsistent of a pass rusher in my game.

[Da Bucs GM]

Man I've just had a hell of a game against the panthers I blew them out the first time I faced them 35-3, and quite frankly I've been blowing out all the teams I've been facing(11-1) but it seemed like the panthers (4-7) wanted the win so bad.

They went up on me 10-0 quick in the first qtr. I had to actually hype myself up cause I thought I wasn't going to win. Guess I was riding the emotional rollercoaster lol. So I had a nice drive ending with a KW2 quick slant TD. My defense finally acted like it wasn't a practice session and made them go 3 n out.
Where I went down the field and kicked a field goal to tie it up 10-10 at halftime.

Second half was a defense battle. I had a nice drive going when chris gamble ended it with a INT over AB. But we got the ball back via punt and I put it in the endzone with a long bomb to AB which after the catch he broke off gamble and scored lol payback. But here comes deangelo williams with, I have to admit a nice 65 yd TD run to tie it again 17-17

At this point screw the rollercoaster speech I'm mad. What do I have to do? So now after every 1st down I'm cursing at the screen lol. I end up putting it into the endzone via, and I'm quite pround of this, litterally reading the defense, seeing where the blitz was coming from, calling an audible to a quick strike play, guessing right and BOOM TD KW2 lol 24-17 with 6-7 mins left.

So we get the ball back with about 5 mins left and I'm like good time to run down the clock and get out of here. I get it to about the 2:10 mark when I have to punt. So now their in 2 min offense time. And here comes superman jake delhomme craving up my D. I was kinda playing a bend but don't break type of play call, you know keep them inbound and stop them to a field goal but finallly..............we broke. jake hit deangelo williams with a pass and talib whiffed on the tackle and he scored with 5 seconds left sigh 24-24.

overtime I had to win this toss and I did. So the drive started at the 20. Through a couple plays I come to a 3 n 10. So I line up and hit stovall on a crossing route for a first. Then I said to myself I'm not losing this game. I come out for a passing play, motion KW2 into the slot HIKE. LB sticking KW2 actually blitzes and kellen is wide open. I bullet the pass to him and he takes it to the CAR 40, almost there. Next play ward pick up 12 yds on an off tackle run. I kick the field and get the hell out of charottle lol

[Kyle]

so I started using the Wildcat and Dallas's playbook it's given my run game all sorts of life. Ward is averaging like 5 yards per carry and graham is averaging like 30 yards per carry because he's a beast in the wildcat.

[Miller4Prez64]

Freeman for me. might as well start developing the future. If you play with Freeman on all madden it is impossible to pass for more than 200 yds with him. his accuracy is eratic. Plus i traded Gaines for Orakpo; Gaines is too inconsistent of a pass rusher in my game.

Gaines is a horrible pass rusher in this game.

[Da Bucs GM]

Gaines is a horrible pass rusher in this game.

Yea he only has 4 sacks for me in 13 weeks

[Kyle]

does your madden IQ not improve after each game you play using it? that's what I liked so much about 09.. is that I felt like it was always getting better as I did.

[Da Bucs GM]

I dont know I've been playing on all-pro

[h-town baller]

I dont know I've been playing on all-pro

play on all madden. Its a challange especially if your game is a defensive struggle.

[Miller4Prez64]

Ugh, I lost to the Patsies in London. 6-1 going into the throwback game!

[Kyle]

i'm about to use JJ as a wildcat threat.

[Da Bucs GM]

well I'm 12-1 and have secured home field advantage in the playoffs so now I'm going to bench all my starters and let the 2nd/3rd stringers finish out the season. Josh Freeman's going to be my QB now. Prepping(sp?) him up now since he will be my starting qb next year. plus this will give me a good look at who to cut or keep after the season

[ballin buc fan1]

well I'm 12-1 and have secured home field advantage in the playoffs so now I'm going to bench all my starters and let the 2nd/3rd stringers finish out the season. Josh Freeman's going to be my QB now. Prepping(sp?) him up now since he will be my starting qb next year. plus this will give me a good look at who to cut or keep after the season

What playbook do you use for offense and defense?

[Da Bucs GM]

morris's O and D

[ballin buc fan1]

Alright, i mix it up a lil...Philly has the best playbook in the game, imo. I always go with the 46 d. Pull Sabby up in the box, noone can run on me.

[83BucRocker]

Injury bug has come to Tampa. Winslow out 5 weeks with a hammy tear; Talib out rest of game with a forearm fracture, Askew done for two weeks with shoulder strain, and Stroughter out one week with an ankle injury. Sheesh.

[Jakopo]

Alright, i mix it up a lil...Philly has the best playbook in the game, imo. I always go with the 46 d. Pull Sabby up in the box, noone can run on me.


I like Philly's offense the best as well.

[FranchiseFreeman]

Yea second season here, my new starting FS out for the season, broken forearm or something, Ward out for 4 weeks, Joseph out for 5 weeks and Ruud down for 2 weeks.

Although, in my first season playing it all on All-pro, Barber had 13 Ints :lol:

[Miller4Prez64]

Anyone else noticing there's holding called on almost every FG try? I can never make one because I keep getting pushed out of range.

[FranchiseFreeman]

Anyone else noticing there's holding called on almost every FG try? I can never make one because I keep getting pushed out of range.

Right? Wtf

[KG21MVP]

I mentioned the holding problem on extra points a couple days ago. It gets annoying.


Anyone else having as much problems as me when it comes to kicking FGs from 35 yards and farther? I play on PS3 and it's extremely difficult to kick an accurate kick from the left or right hash when it's longer than 35 yards. Any suggestions? When I try making sure to get the accuracy right, pushing the stick in the right direction, it takes too long and my distance is affected, but when I focus on the power bar, it goes way off. Very frustrating. Kicking FGs has never been this hard before.

[Da Bucs GM]

Although, in my first season playing it all on All-pro, Barber had 13 Ints :lol:

:lol: I think barber only has 2 INT in my game. lucky you. it's really me using Tanard, and the cpu using sabby that are getting all the INTs

[Da Bucs GM]

I mentioned the holding problem on extra points a couple days ago. It gets annoying.


Anyone else having as much problems as me when it comes to kicking FGs from 35 yards and farther? I play on PS3 and it's extremely difficult to kick an accurate kick from the left or right hash when it's longer than 35 yards. Any suggestions? When I try making sure to get the accuracy right, pushing the stick in the right direction, it takes too long and my distance is affected, but when I focus on the power bar, it goes way off. Very frustrating. Kicking FGs has never been this hard before.


I kinda like it this way. In past maddens field goal kicking was so automatic it was ridiculous. It was a piece of cake to hit a 55 yarder. This year they made it a little harder which I like.

[Da Bucs GM]

Anyone else noticing there's holding called on almost every FG try? I can never make one because I keep getting pushed out of range.

Yea I'm hearing alot of people complaining about that hope that gets patched. It wasn't happening every FG but like every thrid PAT I was getting a holding call.

[Jakopo]

Green Bay's Crosby kicked 59 and 58 yard field goals against me.

[KG21MVP]

One thing I miss from Madden 09 was the drive summary where it showed the entire field and the yardage gained on each play, the percentage of pass/run plays, etc. I like that drive summary a lot better than the one in this year's game.

[KG21MVP]

Who are you guys kicking with? Bryant or Nugent?

[FranchiseFreeman]

Heh yea I'm pretty good when it comes to picking it off, if they throw it and I can switch fast enough, 99% its my ball.

[KG21MVP]

Hooray! I just made a 48 yard FG

[Miller4Prez64]

I can't make FGs past 35 yards, I mostly just go for it now.

[KG21MVP]

Another thing I hate that you think would be elementary is when there's a fumble or challenge overruling a turnover, the stats get all screwed up, as does the drive.

I was going into the endzone with Graham and he fumbled on the 1 yard line and they said Dallas recovered, but I challenged and won and got the ball on the 1 and it the computer said it was a 1 play 0 yard drive. That was only my 2nd trip to the redzone, then the next time I was in the red zone, it said I was in there 5 times b/c it counted the fumble/challenge thing as 2 different possessions.

These are things that should be easy. I love the game, but there are still many, many problems that need to be fixed.

[Jakopo]

Another thing I hate that you think would be elementary is when there's a fumble or challenge overruling a turnover, the stats get all screwed up, as does the drive.

I was going into the endzone with Graham and he fumbled on the 1 yard line and they said Dallas recovered, but I challenged and won and got the ball on the 1 and it the computer said it was a 1 play 0 yard drive. That was only my 2nd trip to the redzone, then the next time I was in the red zone, it said I was in there 5 times b/c it counted the fumble/challenge thing as 2 different possessions.

These are things that should be easy. I love the game, but there are still many, many problems that need to be fixed.

i haven't seen this yet in madden but in NCAA this year it has gotten all screwed up as well

1.) on options, if the QB runs past the LOS before pitching, if the RB scores it will say "QB #3 incomplete pass to HB #27" instead of "HB27 8 yard TD run".

2.) if you scoop and score on a fumble it will say "HB27 80 yard TD run" when it actuality it was a 20 yd fumble recovery for a TD.

[KG21MVP]

Quick question...I've never played or done anything online with my PS2 or PS3. I don't have Internet access to my PS3 yet, but I was wondering how to get the updated roster from EA once it comes out.

Is it an automatic thing? Is it real simple? Sorry for the stupid questions, I'm just not very up to date on this stuff and wanted to make sure and get the new roster updates since Brian Clark isn't on the game, Vick, etc.

[Legacy]

Gaines is a horrible pass rusher in this game.
Agreed. He's only got 1 sack for me in 12 games, while White has 9 and Hovan has 6.


For those of you having problems with running: Audible, audible, audible! Read the defense (looking at the stances and positioning of LBs and defensive backs can usually tell you if they're blitzing) and use the audible feature to flip the play or hit down on the analog stick to switch to a different run play. If you notice an outside blitz coming in, audible to a run up the gut. I'm leading the league in rushing with Ward using this strategy. Also, establish the run early, since it'll help you control the pace of the game.

[Jakopo]

one thing i forgot to mention...i was playing against the vikes yesterday and they punted from my 21 yard line?

it quite obviously flew through the end zone.

[Legacy]

I can't make FGs past 35 yards, I mostly just go for it now.
Agreed. I either go for it or just punt and pin them down, since it's ridiculously easy to grab the balls before they go into the end zone at that range.

The only one I've made from a longer distance was that one in the Green Bay game I posted about ealier, but it got called back for holding... :mad:

[KG21MVP]

one thing i forgot to mention...i was playing against the vikes yesterday and they punted from my 21 yard line?

it quite obviously flew through the end zone.

:lol:

Wow. That is really messed up. So much for the smarter AI for the computer controlled team.

Agreed. He's only got 1 sack for me in 12 games, while White has 9 and Hovan has 6.


Why is it that Gaines Adams sucks so horribly on this game? He's worse in the game than he is in real life. Even when I play with him, I can't get hardly any pressure on the QB. He just gets pushed away and looses his balance then by then, the ball is already gone.

[Legacy]

one thing i forgot to mention...i was playing against the vikes yesterday and they punted from my 21 yard line?

it quite obviously flew through the end zone.
Haha.

The funniest bug I've seen happened in the Wembley game against the Pats. They had the ball on the 50 and came out in shotgun formation. Their right tackle came out of the huddle spinning around rapidly while floating towards the sideline. He got over by Moss before the game corrected it and he ran to his position. Definitely a "What the heck?" moment.

[Legacy]

Why is it that Gaines Adams sucks so horribly on this game? He's worse in the game than he is in real life. Even when I play with him, I can't get hardly any pressure on the QB. He just gets pushed away and looses his balance then by then, the ball is already gone.
I don't know. I haven't gotten a sack with him yet, but I do get pressure when I use him. If you more the right analog stick forward just as you get to the LT, he'll usually duck under the block. Problem is, the LG usually picks him up.

I've also noticed that he accelerates really slowly, sometimes. It's quite apparent when the offensive line is lined up on a convex formation, rather than a straight line.

[Jakopo]

for you manual pass rushers -- are you having a harder time timing the snap counts this year?

i am

[KG21MVP]

Haha.

The funniest bug I've seen happened in the Wembley game against the Pats. They had the ball on the 50 and came out in shotgun formation. Their right tackle came out of the huddle spinning around rapidly while floating towards the sideline. He got over by Moss before the game corrected it and he ran to his position. Definitely a "What the heck?" moment.

That happened in my very first game I played. The opponent lined up and the RT was missing and I was like what the crap, then I noticed he was glitching and running in tiny circles, then one of the WR's in motion bumped him and he went to line up, but by then it was a delay of game. Hope it doesn't become a usual thing.

[KG21MVP]

I gotta question....How are team ratings determined? I was making a few updates, such as adding Josh Johnson and Dirk Johnson and putting Nugent ahead of Bryant....and that's it. And the Bucs team rating went from 74 to 80. I don't know why or what makes it jump that high, so I deleted my saved rosters to see what it was. And each time I add Dirk Johnson (who is a 58 punter), and only add him, the team overall rating goes to 80. WTF?

[ballin buc fan1]

anyone wanna play me online?

[Legacy]

I just kicked a 55 yarder at the end of regulation to beat the Panthers.

From what I can tell, if I kick with the directional thingy at the default angle, it falls short at longer distances. If, however, you point it as low as it can go and essentially kick a bullet, longer kicks are possible.

[h-town baller]

I like the tipped passes this year. now d-linemen have a good chance of getting picks.

[Legacy]

I like the tipped passes this year. now d-linemen have a good chance of getting picks.
I have yet to see a defensive lineman get a pick.

[ballin buc fan1]

I have yet to see a defensive lineman get a pick.

Chris Hovan picked off Phillip Rivers when I was playing someone online.

[KG21MVP]

I finally got a sack with Gaines!!!! First sack by him for me, and I was the controlling him lol. He's horrible on this game. When I play as a DLmen I like to use Gaines b/c I'm used to that side and Stlez does good enough on his own.

When you're on defense, who, or what position, do you like to play with?





Also, Anyone got any idea on my couple questions from earlier?

[ballin buc fan1]

I finally got a sack with Gaines!!!! First sack by him for me, and I was the controlling him lol. He's horrible on this game. When I play as a DLmen I like to use Gaines b/c I'm used to that side and Stlez does good enough on his own.

When you're on defense, who, or what position, do you like to play with?





Also, Anyone got any idea on my couple questions from earlier?

Usually I will play with Sabby or Ruud. Mostly Sabby though, I will bump him up so there is 8 in the box. 3rd down and long I sometimes user my defensive end, which is Stylez G White.

[Legacy]

Chris Hovan picked off Phillip Rivers when I was playing someone online.
Nice. Hell, I don't even think I've gotten an interception at all off a tipped pass or a wobbler from the QB being hit. Their TE or HB usually catches them and takes them for a first down...


KG, it depends on the play I choose. For most plays, especially zone plays, I use one of the DTs. If I'm running a blitz, though, I'll usually use the blitzer. And, sometimes I use Gaines just to try and do something with him. :p

[ballin buc fan1]

Quick question...I've never played or done anything online with my PS2 or PS3. I don't have Internet access to my PS3 yet, but I was wondering how to get the updated roster from EA once it comes out.

Is it an automatic thing? Is it real simple? Sorry for the stupid questions, I'm just not very up to date on this stuff and wanted to make sure and get the new roster updates since Brian Clark isn't on the game, Vick, etc.

Pretty sure the only way to get updated roster is to have online.

[ballin buc fan1]

Alright guys, I got some good nano blitz plays that I am going to lab tonight so I'll let you know if they work.

[Legacy]

Man, the Redskins are stupid. I was trying to offload Gaines Adams and they offered me Brian Orakpo. Orakpo is a 75 overall LOLB on the Skins, but he increases to an 85 overall if you switch him to DE.

Now I'm trying to figure out how to get my hands on Jonathan Stewart... I don't really want to part with my draft picks, because I'm going to try and move up to get one of the good HBs and they're not taking combinations of players I can afford to let go.

[jbucs13]

I finally got a sack with Gaines!!!! First sack by him for me, and I was the controlling him lol. He's horrible on this game. When I play as a DLmen I like to use Gaines b/c I'm used to that side and Stlez does good enough on his own.

When you're on defense, who, or what position, do you like to play with?





Also, Anyone got any idea on my couple questions from earlier?

I will usually take Sabby, Ruud, or play CB. I dont like being the DLine guys.

[KG21MVP]

Pretty sure the only way to get updated roster is to have online.

I know that.

Sorry, I should've been more specific. I don't have Internet access YET. I'll have it this weekend when I move into a new apt. I was asking how it works once I get Internet access.

[KG21MVP]

I will usually take Sabby, Ruud, or play CB. I dont like being the DLine guys.

I suck at CB...mostly b/c of the camera angle. I can't see where I'm goin or what I'm doin so I stay away from CB.

Another thing different this year compared to others is that it's a lot harder to make an open field tackle than previous years. Used to you could just push the dive tackle button and a tackle would be automatic, but now a dive is a lot of the time a dumb idea b/c it doesn't work. Much more difficult.

[Da Bucs GM]

I know that.

Sorry, I should've been more specific. I don't have Internet access YET. I'll have it this weekend when I move into a new apt. I was asking how it works once I get Internet access.

just go play a game online and it will automatically check your roster and if it is out of date it will tell you that you can't play until it's updated. At which point it will ask you do u want it updated. click yes and there u go

[tuberov]

Well, I've started my coach mode franchise and have gotten to where I was when I was playing (2 preseason games). So far, Luke is showing that he doesn't want to be on the roster (4 picks in the game versus Jacksonville (2 returned for touchdowns)) and I'm currently shopping him (looking for another QB, a backup FB, or a draft pick (4th I believe is the highest I can get)). Byron is turning out to be a godsend among the 3, with 3 TDs and no picks. Freeman has been pedestrian so far. Kyle Moore is turning out to be a nice surprise and is winning the position battle against Stylez. Maybe I'll try moving him over to replace Gaines and try to offload Gaines (as seems to be the popular choice to do).

As for the scores, I whooped Tennessee, but got whooped by Jacksonville. Rashead Mathis got 4 picks, taking 2 to the house. The offense only really got going in the Jacksonville game when Byron got into the game in the 3rd quarter. I've been doing what the actually Bucs are doing, letting each quarterback get a start and play for a half and the other two get a quarter each. When the last preseason game comes around, the player winning gets the start and the other two (if Luke is still on the team at that point) get to scrape for playing time. Currently, Carnell is winning the HB battle, with Ward in second.

I do say I love the inclusion of the formation audibles into the game (haven't played 09 so I don't know if they were in that version). No more looking for 5 all-purpose plays to have as my only audibles with players on the field that may not work where they are placed. I like it!

[Da Bucs GM]

lmao I'm playing the saints and it's pretty much the end of the game. saints are trying to score to make it look like they tryed. I go dime formation and guess who's on the field playing some DB? AB lmao piere thomas stiff armed the crap out of him lol

[Da Bucs GM]

well I completed the regular season finshing at 14-2 with home field advantage. Here are some stats:

QB

McCown: 2638 yds, 22 TDs, 13 INTs, 57% comp. rate

Freeman: 488 yds, 3 TDs, 59% comp. rate

HB

Ward: 1471 yds, 15 TDs, 340 atts, 113.1 ypg

Willaims: 370 yds, 6 TDs, 85 atts, 26.4 ypg

Graham: 287 yds, 3 TDs, 64 atts, 17.9 ypg

Smith: 147 yds, 2 TDs, 46 atts, 9.1 ypg

WR

Stovall: 43 rec, 768 yds, 4 TDs

Winslow: 29 rec, 489 yds, 7 TDs

Bryant: 29 rec, 646 yds, 3 TDs

Jackson: 18 rec, 418 yds, 4 TDs

Clayton: 14 rec, 257 yds, 3 TDs

Defense

Most Tack: Jackson-67, Ruud-52

Most Tkl-Ast: Piscitelli-27, Jackson-21

Most TFL: Jackson-12, Sims-11

Most sacks: Sims-6:eek:, adams- 4:(

Most INTs: Jackson-6, Piscitelli-4

Most Defl: talib-9, Barber-8

Most FFumb: Ruud,Wilkerson,Phillips,Barber-2

Most FRec: Phillips-3, Nicholson-2

Most TD:11 man tie

Going to start my journey toward a championship tomorrow

[Miller4Prez64]

I have 12 sacks with Stylez G. White in 11 games, plus an INT too....

[BucsLJohnson34]

I just started a fantasy draft league..

Lost my first game with the "New Look Bucs" on a last second play. I was down 10-6 and I had one play and Westbrook(my new RB) spun out of a tackle and was looking at the goal line. Got an inch closer and bam tackled from the side by an awaiting linebacker. I was shocked then to see that it went to a review and was anxious but got stuck with the "Walk away".

My lineup looks a little something like this:

QB McNabb
RB: Westbrook
FB:Tahi
WR: Welker/ Maclin
TE: Tony Scheffler
My line blows.

DE: Maybin and Gaines Adams(Fastest tandem in the league, Maybin has 2 sacks in 1 week so we'll see if he can keep this pace up)
DT: Damoine Lewis, Ronald Fields
OLB's Woodley and Rivers
MLB James Laurinaitis(HATE HIM BUT HE'S DAMN GOOD)
CB: Talib and Webster
FS: Daniel Bullocks
SS: Atari Bigby
K: Scobee
P: Hunter Smith

[UMiamiBucFan]

I think I've realized in both NCAA and Madden that getting sacks is a lot easier from LE than RE. The RE is set so far wide and can rarely actually take the edge...while the LE is lined up right on the RT. A quick shed block puts you practically right on top of the QB.

[Miller4Prez64]

I think I've realized in both NCAA and Madden that getting sacks is a lot easier from LE than RE. The RE is set so far wide and can rarely actually take the edge...while the LE is lined up right on the RT. A quick shed block puts you practically right on top of the QB.

I noticed that too. Explains why White has 12 sacks so far compared to Adams' four.

I normally get 3-5 sacks every game but it's always coverage sacks. I can't get consistent pressure on the opposing QB.

[Da Bucs GM]

I can't get consistent pressure on the opposing QB.


Sounds like the bucs to me.

[UMiamiBucFan]

I noticed that too. Explains why White has 12 sacks so far compared to Adams' four.

I normally get 3-5 sacks every game but it's always coverage sacks. I can't get consistent pressure on the opposing QB.

I think there's a couple reasons for it. The QB throwing motion is a bit too quick (release speed should be an attribute). And you will not get around the blocker unless you engage and perform a pass rush move on him. Because the RE is spread so far wide, by the time you engage and disengage, the QB has thrown the ball.

[BucsLJohnson34]

I think there's a couple reasons for it. The QB throwing motion is a bit too quick (release speed should be an attribute). And you will not get around the blocker unless you engage and perform a pass rush move on him. Because the RE is spread so far wide, by the time you engage and disengage, the QB has thrown the ball.
I was thinking the same thing.. Having a release speed. Then playing with Leftwich would be completely awful.

[Miller4Prez64]

I murdered the Falcons 42-17 and am 10-1 now. Winslow had 4 TDs in that game and has 12 on the year already. He's a great weapon in this game, everytime the defense brings a MLB in on a blitz, I always audible to a TE Post and get Winslow for 10-15 yards every time.

[83BucRocker]

For those early in their franchises with pressure issues....get rid of Sims and get Miller going ASAP. For whatever reason, he almost always gets doubled, leaving Hovan to pressure the tackle and a one-on-one for your DE.

Also, USE THE PRESS...anytime I see a 3 WR set and it's more than 4 yards to the first, I go with a FS blitz from dime or the Cover One from Dollar defense that blitzes Ruud.

A few updates from my franchise: AB ranked 6th in the league for YAC, tied for 10th on receiving touchdowns now. Ward has fallen off some, down to 6.1 YPC but still leading the league in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and per-game rushing avg.

Wanting to replace Crowell, who is a non-factor on D. Should I promote Black, or try to get a new face via trade/draft picks? Thinking about shopping Torrie Cox around as well; the Saints need a decent corner...

[Miller4Prez64]

Crowell is actually solid for me. He's got 3 INTs and is a reliable tackler.

EDIT: I also just noticed there's a lot of pick sixes in this game. A lot of the INTs I throw get taken to the house and I've returned a few of them too. Hell, I got a pick six against the Eagles with Kyle Arrington.

[h-town baller]

Crowell is actually solid for me. He's got 3 INTs and is a reliable tackler.

EDIT: I also just noticed there's a lot of pick sixes in this game. A lot of the INTs I throw get taken to the house and I've returned a few of them too. Hell, I got a pick six against the Eagles with Kyle Arrington.

you don't start Black? I have started all our rookies from this years draft class. Freeman, Moore, Miller, except Biggers.

[Miller4Prez64]

I start Crowell, Ruud, Phillips at LB. Don't have any rookies playing, but I may start Miller at DT for my next game.

[ballin buc fan1]

Does everyone here play on all madden?

and whoever has a 360 my gamertag is Sonny Chiba36. Come and get some.

[Kyle]

I play on All Pro, that's what online is and I play the computer to practice for online.

[55dbrooks55]

I find it hilarious that Josh Freeman is absolutely SCORCHING my brother's franchise. He did a fantasy draft and does not have Freeman. He played him in a game and got torched. But it seems simulations also have Freeman destroying the league. After week 10, he leads the league in QB rating, yards, and TD passes. The next best guy is 8 TD passes and 1,000 yards short.

[55dbrooks55]

On to another topic. I'm able to get online in Madden '10 okay. But they're giving my brother a hard time. They won't let him log in to the EA servers, stating that he's "too young" and needs the ok from an adult. He's 20 years old. I'm 22 and have no problems. They tell him to type in the e-mail address of an adult so that EA can send an e-mail to get the ok, so he put mine in and I still haven't received a message from them. Instead, they send an e-mail to him telling him that he's "verified" but they still haven't let him on. They keep saying the same thing! It's starting to frustrate him because he's supposed to be in an online franchise. Any ideas as to why this is?

Edit: Also, if I redeem the code for online franchise on the 360 under my account, will he be able to access online franchise under his account without having to pay for it if he's on the same X-Box?

[83BucRocker]

Freeman has thrown 27 touchdowns and broke 1800 yards against the Falgoons early this morning. I'm averaging around 175 passing yards a game, but well over 350 offensive YPG. My rushing attack becomes more and more dominant as the season goes on.

[KG21MVP]

So is Favre going to be on the new roster updates that are supposed to be released for tomorrow?

[Miller4Prez64]

I don't understand how you guys dominate the run game. Theres a defender in the backfield by the time I'm handing off the ball in every game. I rely on my pass game and turnovers to win.

[Jakopo]

I don't understand how you guys dominate the run game. Theres a defender in the backfield by the time I'm handing off the ball in every game. I rely on my pass game and turnovers to win.

I'm eight games into my season and Beanie Wells has a 9.1 ypc. (On All-Pro).

I have little success calling dives (many times I get hit in the backfield as well)...I have had most success with stretch plays, sprints, off tackles, etc.

Not to mention it seems like once every game the new feature they put in where you can fight through a pile kicks into overdrive and I break a 50+ yd TD run when I should have been stopped for 2 yards. I like this feature, but it really needs to be toned down a ton!

[Da Bucs GM]

aw man even tho superstar mode hasn't seen any BIG changes it's actually now pretty fun with the improved OL/DL . I'm a 3-4 MLB on the pats. Me and jerod mayo are causing havoc for QBs

[Jakopo]

So is Favre going to be on the new roster updates that are supposed to be released for tomorrow?

i hope so i could definitely use some padding of defensive stats -- int's and sacks.

but knowing the madden series, he will probably be rated 98.

[KG21MVP]

i hope so i could definitely use some padding of defensive stats -- int's and sacks.

but knowing the madden series, he will probably be rated 98.

:rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

Nice one Jakopo. He prolly will be a high 80. I think its stupid Vick was as high. He hasn't played in 2 years and he should have to "earn" those types of ratings. Faver better not be over an 80,but we all know he will.

[Miller4Prez64]

What exactly are Vick's ratings?

I need to get Xbox Live soon to get these damn roster updates.

[Jakopo]

What exactly are Vick's ratings?

I need to get Xbox Live soon to get these damn roster updates.

they were posted earlier:


http://a.espncdn.com/media/videogames/photo/2009/0810/madden10_vick1_576.jpg

Now that Michael Vick has signed with the Eagles, look for him to return to the virtual gridiron in "Madden NFL 10" as well. Pending NFL and NFLPA approvals, EA will release Vick to the masses via roster update on August 19 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with other platforms to follow shortly after.



Until then, check out Vick's ratings in the new game and how they compare to when he was the single most dominant force in "Madden" back in 08.



MICHAEL VICK'S MADDEN RATINGS
Attributes Michael Vick
Madden 10 Michael Vick
Madden 08
Overall Rating 73 90
Speed 90 94
Agility 94 97
Acceleration 92 96
Throw Power 93 97
Throw Accuracy 69 78
Short Accuracy 70 78
Mid Accuracy 64 78
Deep Accuracy 69 78
Play Action 66 N/A
Throw on Run 95 N/A
Awareness 65 74
Elusiveness 92 98
Juke Move 92 97
Spin Move 93 97
Ball Carrier Vision 95 95
Carrying 44 50



i can already see it, if you are playing on-line you won't be able to get a game vs a team not named Miami or Phily

[kickstand]

i can already see it, if you are playing on-line you won't be able to get a game vs a team not named Miami or Phily

It's nothing new. It's like in FIFA when everyone plays with either Man U or Barcelona.

You just beat them and move on. :)

[Da Bucs GM]

It's offical favre is set to be put in madden tomorrow the same day as vick

[Da Bucs GM]

"Favre: 82 OVR, 93 Throw Power, Accuracy Avg 78

[Legacy]

My franchise's year 1 Super Bowl: 14-2 New England Patriots vs the 14-2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

I lost my last two games due to testing out my rookies. Sabby still managed to dislocate his hip in the final regular season game and I'll still be without him for the Super Bowl. :(

I actually ended up playing the Rams in the NFCCG, which was a surprise. Their defense was good, but their offense wasn't; I shut them out.

[Rorschach]

aw man even tho superstar mode hasn't seen any BIG changes it's actually now pretty fun with the improved OL/DL . I'm a 3-4 MLB on the pats. Me and jerod mayo are causing havoc for QBs

I have been playing as Freeman in superstar mode. The camera is slightly too low for me to be effective for the QB (more realistic though since you shouldn't be able to see the whole field from the pocket). I suck at this game (offense in particular), but that shouldn't be too much of a surprise since I have only played superstar mode as a defender for the past 3 years. Gaines Adams was a beast for me (skipped last years as I didn't want to play as a CB).
I think I may start another superstar as Kyle Moore. I enjoy the defense way more than offense and I am an unabashed USC homer.

[ballin buc fan1]

It's offical favre is set to be put in madden tomorrow the same day as vick

So tommorow, as in midnight? I will get the roster updates at midnight?

[KG21MVP]

I actually ended up playing the Rams in the NFCCG, which was a surprise. Their defense was good, but their offense wasn't; I shut them out.

What the crap?!?! Did you do a fantasy draft or something to start your season? There's absolutely NO WAY the Rams should make the playoffs with their current roster, let alone the NFCCG. Haha, wow. AI must've signed all the top FAs at the start of your franchise lol.

And BucsGM, you beat me to it. I saw Favre's ratings earlier. 82 is pretty high for a 50 year old player who won't even last half the season.


BucsGM....So when I sign up for PlayStation network and get online this weekend, it'll automatically let me know my roster is old and it'll ask for me to update? So it's real simple?

[kickstand]

What the crap?!?! Did you do a fantasy draft or something to start your season? There's absolutely NO WAY the Rams should make the playoffs with their current roster, let alone the NFCCG. Haha, wow. AI must've signed all the top FAs at the start of your franchise lol.

And BucsGM, you beat me to it. I saw Favre's ratings earlier. 82 is pretty high for a 50 year old player who won't even last half the season.


BucsGM....So when I sign up for PlayStation network and get online this weekend, it'll automatically let me know my roster is old and it'll ask for me to update? So it's real simple?

Once you try to get into an online game, it'll probably do it then.

[Legacy]

What the crap?!?! Did you do a fantasy draft or something to start your season? There's absolutely NO WAY the Rams should make the playoffs with their current roster, let alone the NFCCG. Haha, wow. AI must've signed all the top FAs at the start of your franchise lol.

And BucsGM, you beat me to it. I saw Favre's ratings earlier. 82 is pretty high for a 50 year old player who won't even last half the season.


BucsGM....So when I sign up for PlayStation network and get online this weekend, it'll automatically let me know my roster is old and it'll ask for me to update? So it's real simple?
No fantasy draft. Does Michael Pittman count as a top FA signing? That's the only major roster move I noticed for the Rams.

[caddy&clayton]

I gotta say, despite his 67 rating, Sabby is a beast on this game. He picks off everything and has about 5 picks for me (probably played 15 games or so). On the flip side, Barber has struggled for me despite his 88 rating. Odd.

[h-town baller]

are they going to add Dre Moore and Clark to the roster update tomorrow?

[Legacy]

I gotta say, despite his 67 rating, Sabby is a beast on this game. He picks off everything and has about 5 picks for me (probably played 15 games or so). On the flip side, Barber has struggled for me despite his 88 rating. Odd.
Sabby is very good, but he hasn't gotten any interceptions for me. He's a swat machine, though, and he's a real force against the run.

I just traded Antonio Bryant (86 overall) for Jonathan Stewart (91 overall). If I can pick up one of the speedy backs in this draft class, my running game is going to be nasty.

And, before you ask, I can affort to get rid of Bryant because Winslow is my main receiving threat and there are several good receivers in this draft class I'd like to get.

[KG21MVP]

are they going to add Dre Moore and Clark to the roster update tomorrow?

I hope so but it wouldn't surprise me if they weren't b/c you know EA has been rushing to get Favre on the roster and putting the finishing touches on Vick.

If you look at the current FAs on the game currently, there's about 10 or so players that I have found that are already on other rosters, such as Amani Toomer, Greg Ellis, Ashley Lelie, etc. They better be accurate with the new rosters. They should've had Brian Clark on there to begin with.

[Legacy]

I hope so but it wouldn't surprise me if they weren't b/c you know EA has been rushing to get Favre on the roster and putting the finishing touches on Vick.

If you look at the current FAs on the game currently, there's about 10 or so players that I have found that are already on other rosters, such as Amani Toomer, Greg Ellis, Ashley Lelie, etc. They better be accurate with the new rosters. They should've had Brian Clark on there to begin with.
The rosters that were shipped with the game were made months ago. That's why they're not accurate.

[Miller4Prez64]

I just made a nice fourth quarter comeback against the Jets. Down 31-17, tied it up with two to go and then with five seconds left, Barber picks off Sanchez and returns it to the house to win the game. Probably my best Madden moment ever.

[KG21MVP]

To me, it seems like there are way too many int returns for TDs in this year's version. I'm not nearly as good at getting picks like the rest of you, but the few times I have gotten ints, I'm pretty sure the majority of them have been taken back for ints.

I haven't started my franchise yet. Just been playing quick games. I'll start my franchise after the updated rosters come out and when I'm able to access them this weekend.

[bigred28]

I don't understand how you guys dominate the run game. Theres a defender in the backfield by the time I'm handing off the ball in every game. I rely on my pass game and turnovers to win.

Try spreading the defense out and running right at them.

What the crap?!?! Did you do a fantasy draft or something to start your season? There's absolutely NO WAY the Rams should make the playoffs with their current roster, let alone the NFCCG. Haha, wow. AI must've signed all the top FAs at the start of your franchise lol.

And BucsGM, you beat me to it. I saw Favre's ratings earlier. 82 is pretty high for a 50 year old player who won't even last half the season.


BucsGM....So when I sign up for PlayStation network and get online this weekend, it'll automatically let me know my roster is old and it'll ask for me to update? So it's real simple?

Steven Jackson is a stud. Played against the Rams with my Titans franchise and he broke like 20 tackles over the course of the game, although I play on All-Madden.

[Miller4Prez64]

To me, it seems like there are way too many int returns for TDs in this year's version. I'm not nearly as good at getting picks like the rest of you, but the few times I have gotten ints, I'm pretty sure the majority of them have been taken back for ints.

I haven't started my franchise yet. Just been playing quick games. I'll start my franchise after the updated rosters come out and when I'm able to access them this weekend.

I mentioned that earlier. Too many pick sixes. I even got pick sixes with Kyle Arrington and EJ Biggers.

[ballin buc fan1]

I gotta say, despite his 67 rating, Sabby is a beast on this game. He picks off everything and has about 5 picks for me (probably played 15 games or so). On the flip side, Barber has struggled for me despite his 88 rating. Odd.

The Ratings can be decieving, don't look at the ratings. AWR will bump the players rating extremely high but what really matters in Madden is
A. Speed and
B. Height.
Sabby is a beast because he is tall and pretty fast safety. Also how high a player can jump is good.

[Legacy]

Man... I just did my draft and ended up not being able to trade up for the guys I wanted, which is fine, since most of them sucked. It seems like the experience of your scouting agency weighs in on the accuracy of the scouting reports you get in the season.

I did manage to get a ridiculous steal in the 6th round, though. I got a SS who is a 74 overall with 90 speed and A potential. As much as I like Sabby, it looks like he's going to be riding the pine this season.

I also got a good FB in the 7th round: 71 overall, A potential. :) I also managed to pick up a late round ROLB with 90 speed. He's rated too poorly to start and his potential is really low, but he'll be a good special teamer.

It's a shame I whiffed hard on my early picks, because my late rounders were all good selections.

[Miller4Prez64]

I always trade my early picks. I don't normally buy NCAA so I don't get to put in the draft classes and would rather get proven NFL talent for now. I only go like two seasons in franchise anyways.

[Legacy]

Try spreading the defense out and running right at them.
Yup. I also never pick inside runs. If I want to run, I choose an outside run and take alook at the defense. If the defense is spread out, I use the run audible (X, right stick down) to switch to an inside run.

[Da Bucs GM]

I haven't started my franchise yet. Just been playing quick games. I'll start my franchise after the updated rosters come out and when I'm able to access them this weekend.

Yea this franchise I'm playing now is not really my real franchise when the regular season starts and all 53 man rosters are set and the roster update comes out that week then I will start my true franchise.

[Da Bucs GM]

Man... I just did my draft and ended up not being able to trade up for the guys I wanted, which is fine, since most of them sucked. It seems like the experience of your scouting agency weighs in on the accuracy of the scouting reports you get in the season.

I did manage to get a ridiculous steal in the 6th round, though. I got a SS who is a 74 overall with 90 speed and A potential. As much as I like Sabby, it looks like he's going to be riding the pine this season.

I also got a good FB in the 7th round: 71 overall, A potential. :) I also managed to pick up a late round ROLB with 90 speed. He's rated too poorly to start and his potential is really low, but he'll be a good special teamer.

It's a shame I whiffed hard on my early picks, because my late rounders were all good selections.


Sounds like you had a good day 2 in your draft. I'm about to do my playoff run now

[Jakopo]

Yea this franchise I'm playing now is not really my real franchise when the regular season starts and all 53 man rosters are set and the roster update comes out that week then I will start my true franchise.

that is how i am too...the one i'm in now i basically trade for all my favorite players...once the real season starts, i just stick with the team as is for the first year, then in following years i make changes.

[Da Bucs GM]

So tommorow, as in midnight? I will get the roster updates at midnight?

I dont know. Whenever they upload it to the server

[ballin buc fan1]

I dont know. Whenever they upload it to the server

Via Phil Fraizer


Quote:
Evening folks,

Wanted to take a moment to quickly provide some details on the roster update that's rolling out tomorrow morning.

Some time between 5:00 am and 8:00 am EST the new roster will be deployed. When this happens everyone connected to our servers will be kicked off. We chose this window because it's the time with the least amount of server traffic. When the rosters are deployed the server will be restarted, resulting in just a few minutes of downtime.

At around 10:00 am EST, we will deploy the same roster to our Online Franchise server. When this happens everyone connected to that server will be kicked off. After several minutes of downtime the server will come back online and all newly created franchises from that point on will use the new roster.

This roster includes the much hyped addition of Mike Vick and Brett Favre as well as many other preseason updates. We hope you all enjoy it.

Phil

FAQ - Some of the early questions so those jumping into this thread can quickly catch up.

Q - What's up with the title update? Will I have to restart my franchise? Will the title update contain broadcast cameras? Etc...
A - We're still working through all of the details for our first title update and closer to it's release will provide this level of detail. Stay tuned!

Q - Why did I say tonight?
A - Fixed. I guess because I'll still be sleeping I consider it tonight.

Q - Will we release notes detailing the roster update?
A - Likely. We will work to release these tomorrow.

[Miller4Prez64]

A mistake I noticed during franchise mode is before the game they will show Raheem and his numbers and it says he's 45 years old.

[Da Bucs GM]

yea noticed that to plus his weight problem

[Da Bucs GM]

OMG I'm cutting stovall and trading clayton. I'm in the superbowl vs the broncos and those two are dropping EVERYTHING. I put both their *** on the bench got jackson as #2 and sammie #3. it's 7-17 broncos at half

[Miller4Prez64]

I've been playing these Madden Moments for hours now. I'm one on the Bucs one against the Cowboys.

[Da Bucs GM]

well I lose the superbowl 31-41. clayton and stovall couldn't catch a cold. defense played like ****.........complete ****. They could not stop kyle ****ing orton. Only reason the score was close was because sammie and Jackson came to play. AB was even dropping pass. Luke barely had time to throw cause the O-line couldn't block a 3-4 D sadly. Couldn't get ward going because we were down from the jump street. tanard broke his fibula. luke got hurt in the 4th but freeman picked up the slack. Man I feel like blowing up this team. I think I'm going to blow up that sorry *** defense. Absolutely NO PASS RUSH.

[Da Bucs GM]

well it's the off season and it's time to re-sign and cut.

I cut crowell because he wanted to much money for just a back-up role he will be playing. Also cut JP( want geno to start), peanut( Jackson is faster), Cox( going to get a CB via draft) Stovall ( sucks) RT Lee( have a better backup ) Dirk johnson ( still have bidwell) and CB arrington( draft a CB via draft)

[Kyle]

My friend brock and I have been switching off quarterly on the online mode. We're 6-1. I was 0-5 before that, but I think i've gotten the hang of Madden '10 finally. We're the dynamic duo. It really messes with opponents heads, because we play such contrasting styles they get used to one of us and it switches to the other guy.

[Kyle]

Our team is really good at press coverage. I started assigning all of the DBs to press coverage in my franchise.. 1st game using that strategy 5 picks against the Packers and Aaron Rodgers. Barber had 2 suprisingly. Talib had one. Piscitelli had one, and Flip had 1.

Moved Bryant to the slot, because I like the routes better and Stroughter is now the #1 receiver..with Clayton #2 and Bryant in the slot. Winslow had a dominant game 190 yards and 2 tds.

Benched Freeman because while after starting the 1st two games with 500 yards and 6 tds and 1 int he's since averaged 1 td and 2 ints in each game. Leftwich is now starting. McCown was dropped to pick up Josh Johnson who will probably get to start the last few games.

Also, I use Indianapolis's playbook.

[Saintlyone]

One thing that really bothers me is when a RB catches a pass in the back field he just does this silly animation that slows him down and almost always gets caught.

[BIG BUC FAN76]

Ahhhhhh,

more of the same old Madden garbage repacked with a few little no good changes, a roster update, and we have again seen what happens with no competition.....

EA, please let someone else make a better football game.

waste of money.

[Rjuice40]

Ok, with the roster update. It's still the same, no Clark or Dre Moore. Wish the would of switch the LB.

[83BucRocker]

Im on game 13, against the Jets...and Freeman has come to life; posting his first 300 yard game. Stroughter in the slot has been eating the D up, over 150 yards receiving on 6 receptions. Ward has been abysmal this game, more due to the O-line failing than anything else.

I rocked Sanchez's world with Gaines just moments ago...let's see what I can do to the back-up now.

[KG21MVP]

Ok, with the roster update. It's still the same, no Clark or Dre Moore. Wish the would of switch the LB.

ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

No Brian Clark??? He's probably going to be our number 3 WR and was even on the roster last year. Why the heck isn't he even on the game??!?!?!?

So what were the new changes to the updated roster? I said jokingly last night that the ONLY real updates would be that they added Favre and Vick.

What other changes are there?

[Da Bucs GM]

ok, thanks to versuz2 on youtube, I sure I've founded a extremely good slider combo and I want you guys to also try it out and see what you think about it. Put the game on pro and turn the cpu skills to the max ALL CPU SKILLS.

Now I know. Pro? That's going to make the game to easy man. No it's not. I was thinking the same thing to, but versuz2 made a excellent point. All-madden is a fantasy world where they will screw the ratings just to make the game competitive. As one of his video's explain on all-madden nate clements(spd 86) and keep up step for step with steve smith( spd 97). that's just wrong.
But on pro with 100% cpu smith burns clement like he's suppose too.

Now 100% cpu skills. What does that mean. Does it mean the cpu will act godly? NO. it means players will play at their max ablities. Right players will act godly. Wrong. It means that if ronde is 79 spd, then ronde is 79 spd. And will be burnt if you don't bump and run the WR.Even talib vs smith, he can stay with him a little but you better roll a safety over there too. Ratings have more meaning like they are suppose to.

Seriously go check out the guy's videos. But anyway try out the slider for those that are interested

[KG21MVP]

What is the point of roster updates if you don't do them all the right way?

I found a list of ALL the changes they made on Madden's website. They even went as far as making Kyle Orton a few points lower on his rating and making Simms 4 points better.....after ONE preseason game, yet they can't add players who aren't even on the game? They even change pointless player's jersey numbers, like Mike Mickens lol.

Here's the full list of moves made in the current roster update:

Brandon Williams (DAL) jersey number update to 59
Mike Mickens (DAL) jersey number update to 33
Cornelius Ingram (PHI) added to IR
Graham Harrell removed from FA
Mike McGlynn added to Eagles
Mike Gibson removed (lower on depth chart)
Bernard Scott Jersey change to 28
Rashad Jeanty jersey change to 53
Kenny Watson removed from Bengals
DeDe Dorsey added to Bengals
Daniel Coats moved to TE (from FB)
Jeremei Johnson made #1 FB
Marcus Smith removed from Ravens
Justin Harper added to Ravens
Shawn Murphy added to Dolphins
Joe Berger added to Dolphins
Gary Barnidge to #2 TE in CAR
Mike Goodson added to KR (CAR)
Marlon Favorite added to CAR
Moved Roy Williams to starting SS (CIN)
Brandon Chillar added to Packers
Danny Lansanah removed from Packers (low on depth chart)
Jarrett Bush removed (too low at FS Depth) - GB
Added SS Anthony Smith to GB
Jeff Webb cut from KC (to FA)
Added Terrance Copper to KC
Ellis Lankster added to Bills (D Florence removed - too low on depth)
Ryan Torain cut from DEN
Added Myron Pryor to NEW
Put LeKevin Smith on DEN (traded from NEW)
Chris Baker added to Denver
Mark Simoneau added to IR
Marvin Mitchell to MLB2
Added Brice McCain to Texans
Removed David Pittman (low on depth)
Added Samkon Gado to STL #2 HB
Removed Antonio Pittman from STL (too low on depth)
Derrick Harvey moved to RE1, Quentin Groves to RE2, Reggie Hayward to LE1 in JAX
Moved Jared DeVries to IR (DET)
Ray Rice moved to HB1, McGahee to HB2
Moved Chris Chester to starting RG (BALT)
Tim Anderson cut from DAL
Chris Williams to starting RT (CHI)
Corey Graham moved back to CB
Tyler Reed removed from CHI (too low on depth)
Brandon Rideau added to CHI
Made Devin Hester #1 WR (CHI)
Derrick Burgess jersey changed to 49 (NEW)
Jason David released from Saints
Andre Brown added to IR (NYG)
Rhett Bomar added to NYG roster
Daniel Muir added to Colts
Moved Keyunta Dawson to LE2, Raheem Brock to RE2
Dante Hughes added to Colts
Michael Coe removed from Colts (too low on depth)
Added Anthony Waters to Saints at LOLB2
Removed Stanley Arnoux from Saints (injury)
Removed Dan Campbell from Saints (IR)
Added Darnell Dinkins to Saints
Jaymar Johnson added to Vikings
Glenn Holt removed from Vikings (too low on depth)
Removed Michael Pittman from FA
Removed Koren Robinson from FA
Removed Tatum Bell from FA
Removed Mike Doss from FA
Added Aundrae Allison to NYJ
Added John Carney to Saints
Don Carey released from Browns
Removed Damion Cook from Lions (IR)
Removed Toniu Fonoti from Lions
Removed Ramzee Robinson (low on depth)
Added William James to Lions
Added Shaun Smith to Lions
Removed Andre Fluellen from Lions (too low on depth)
Removed Casey Fitzsimmons from Lions (too low on depth)
Added Jason Hunter to Lions
Moved Ikaika Alama-Francis to DT (DET)
Removed Alex Buzbee from Redskins (too low on depth)
Added Chris Wilson to Redkins
Moved Lorenzo Alexander to LE (WAS)
Removed Eddie Williams (WAS)
Added Anthony Montgomery (WAS)
Added Allen Rossum to 49ers
Rating Adjustments (based on Preseason and Training Camps):

Chris Simms - 70 OVR (was 68)....+2
Kyle Orton - 73 OVR (was 74)....-1
David Harris - 79 OVR (was 74)....+5
Aaron Brown - 67 OVR (was 64)...+3
Haloti Ngata - 92 OVR (was 90)...+2
Kelly Gregg - 83 OVR (was 77)...+6...(Gregg recently named Top 10 Overall DT in NFL according to Scouts Inc. - #8 overall.)
Darren Sproles - 83 OVR (was 85)....-2
Leon Washington - 80 OVR (was 79)....+1
Ryan Harris - 85 OVR (was 74)...+11...severely underrated OL, Denver actually ranked as #3 and #1 against the run and pass.
Ben Hamilton - 85 OVR (was 81)...+4...also a big part of that #3 overall Denver OL in 2008
Ryan Clady - 91 OVR (was 90)...+1...see above...some already call him #1 LT in NFL

[KG21MVP]

By the way, when is the next roster update????

I been looking for it online but can't find anywhere. Does anyone know?

Will they do a new one after preseason? They should considering most rosters will be set in stone pretty much by then.

[Jakopo]

ok, thanks to versuz2 on youtube, I sure I've founded a extremely good slider combo and I want you guys to also try it out and see what you think about it. Put the game on pro and turn the cpu skills to the max ALL CPU SKILLS.

Now I know. Pro? That's going to make the game to easy man. No it's not. I was thinking the same thing to, but versuz2 made a excellent point. All-madden is a fantasy world where they will screw the ratings just to make the game competitive. As one of his video's explain on all-madden nate clements(spd 86) and keep up step for step with steve smith( spd 97). that's just wrong.
But on pro with 100% cpu smith burns clement like he's suppose too.

Now 100% cpu skills. What does that mean. Does it mean the cpu will act godly? NO. it means players will play at their max ablities. Right players will act godly. Wrong. It means that if ronde is 79 spd, then ronde is 79 spd. And will be burnt if you don't bump and run the WR.Even talib vs smith, he can stay with him a little but you better roll a safety over there too. Ratings have more meaning like they are suppose to.

Seriously go check out the guy's videos. But anyway try out the slider for those that are interested


he has lots of videos...which one is it?


edit -- i see it is review #9

[UMiamiBucFan]

By the way, when is the next roster update????

I been looking for it online but can't find anywhere. Does anyone know?

Will they do a new one after preseason? They should considering most rosters will be set in stone pretty much by then.

There was supposed to be a roster update today. You should be able to get it simply by going to the multiplayer menu.

[UMiamiBucFan]

Ok, with the roster update. It's still the same, no Clark or Dre Moore. Wish the would of switch the LB.

You know, considering Madden is developed in Orlando...you would think they would be more in tune with what is going on with the Bucs roster. Have they even updated E Mack's number or moved Jimmy Wilkerson to LE and Stylez White back to RE?

[Pirate4Life]

To be fair...

EA can only put 50 players on a roster (I don't know why)...so if you guys want Brian Clark, then you have to remove someone else. And without him having the position solidified yet, why would they remove Stovall?

That being said, If you have complaints/recommendations, send them to twitter.com/donny_moore and give GOOD reasons why one player should be in place of another.

[KG21MVP]

There was supposed to be a roster update today. You should be able to get it simply by going to the multiplayer menu.

I understand that. That's why I'm asking for the NEXT roster update b/c this one didn't really do much except add Vick and Favre.

[Legacy]

EA can only put 50 players on a roster (I don't know why)...
I don't know exactly how the roster save files are set up, but, if I had to guess, it probably has something to do with size limitations.

[UMiamiBucFan]

I understand that. That's why I'm asking for the NEXT roster update b/c this one didn't really do much except add Vick and Favre.

Ah ok.

[Jakopo]

I always thought it would be cool if Madden let you have bigger rosters during the preseason and then have a practice squad during the season.

Just like EA's NCAA, I always wished they let you keep 100 players.


------------------------


Another thing I would like to see in Madden, an idea that I'm borrowing from my computer soccer game -- there should be some way that the user can select from different "training" categories for players. For example, if you have a good back that can't catch, in the offseason you should be able to allocate lots of time to having that back work on catching.

Even if you can't customize training for individual players at least have about 20 different presets to choose from.

[UMiamiBucFan]

To be fair...

EA can only put 50 players on a roster (I don't know why)...so if you guys want Brian Clark, then you have to remove someone else. And without him having the position solidified yet, why would they remove Stovall?

That being said, If you have complaints/recommendations, send them to twitter.com/donny_moore and give GOOD reasons why one player should be in place of another.

According to that twitter page...the limit is 55.

[Miller4Prez64]

Maurice Stovall is a beast in this game for me, way better than Clayton who never gets open especially with press coverage.

[KG21MVP]

Yeah, Stovall is a beast. He catches nearly everything and is a big target crossing the middle on 3rd down. Too bad Madden isn't half as realistic as real life or else Stovall would be our leading receiver and Torrie Cox would be a pro bowler.

[Kyle]

Stovall can't catch a cold. I have much better luck with Stroughter and Jackson getting open. Clayton never gets too open for me, but he's a beast at catching passes while covered. I've thrown to him in double coverage before and he caught it no problem(on All-Pro)

[Legacy]

Stovall can't catch a cold. I have much better luck with Stroughter and Jackson getting open. Clayton never gets too open for me, but he's a beast at catching passes while covered. I've thrown to him in double coverage before and he caught it no problem(on All-Pro)
Same here.

I had the same problem with Antonio Bryant, which is why I traded him for Jonathan Stewart.

[ballin buc fan1]

Haven't lost a game online with using Vick.

[Kyle]

Has anyone completed a pass on a streak route?

the only deep ball I can complete is a fade or corner route.

[Legacy]

Has anyone completed a pass on a streak route?

the only deep ball I can complete is a fade or corner route.
I have when they leave a receiver one-on-one, but it's really difficult because Freeman's crappy accuracy usually results in me overthrowing the receiver.

I struggle with fades, too, which is the primary reason why I'm focused on beefing up my running game.

[Kyle]

I have when they leave a receiver one-on-one, but it's really difficult because Freeman's crappy accuracy usually results in me overthrowing the receiver.

I struggle with fades, too, which is the primary reason why I'm focused on beefing up my running game.

I don't struggle with fades I can complete those frequently.. just the streaks.. normally I gun the ball inside. I benched freeman. He's a bum. I use leftwich.

[Jakopo]

Has anyone completed a pass on a streak route?

the only deep ball I can complete is a fade or corner route.

I have hit about 1 out of 10 and only throw it when the receiver has a step. Lots of times the ball just sails out of bounds. I kind of like this though....streaks were far too easy in the past.

[Kyle]

I have hit about 1 out of 10 and only throw it when the receiver has a step. Lots of times the ball just sails out of bounds. I kind of like this though....streaks were far too easy in the past.

I know, I had the timing and amount of "touch" perfect on madden 09. I had the most dominant vertical game ever.

[Legacy]

I don't struggle with fades I can complete those frequently.. just the streaks.. normally I gun the ball inside. I benched freeman. He's a bum. I use leftwich.
Freeman is better than Leftwich.

I traded Leftwich to the Vikings for a 3rd round pick, a 4th round pick and a MLB with 80 speed, who was a special teamer until his contract ran out this past offseason.

[KG21MVP]

Has anyone completed a pass on a streak route?

the only deep ball I can complete is a fade or corner route.

Not hardly. I can't complete a pass that goes through the air for more than 25 yards. In 09, my favorite play was I-form, PA and go deep to Bryant on the right. Now, I can't even do that b/c the pass is either out of bounds or intercepted. Very hard and frustrating.


And, I'm STILL having problems running the ball. I just finished a game and I gave it to Ward 28 times, for a mere 56 yards. Pathetic. I get a 15 yard run, then the next 10 carries are -4 yards, 1 yard, 0 yards, -1 yards, 2 yards, -4 yards and so on. Then 6 more carries and I'll get a 5 yard gain.

I don't get it.

[Kyle]

Freeman is better than Leftwich.

I traded Leftwich to the Vikings for a 3rd round pick, a 4th round pick and a MLB with 80 speed, who was a special teamer until his contract ran out this past offseason.

speak for yourself. Freeman is a bum. I'm this |----------| close to cutting freeman and working on trying to develop 38 ranked JJ.

I started the year with Freeman passing for 500 yards and 6 tds with only 1 pick in the first 2 games..since then he's been a bum often times with both feet set overthrowing a receiver on a simple crossing route by 10 yards. Leftwich never does that.

Also, Winslow drops alot of balls he catches in traffic.

[Legacy]

speak for yourself. Freeman is a bum. I'm this |----------| close to cutting freeman and working on trying to develop 38 ranked JJ.

I started the year with Freeman passing for 500 yards and 6 tds with only 1 pick in the first 2 games..since then he's been a bum often times with both feet set overthrowing a receiver on a simple crossing route by 10 yards. Leftwich never does that.

Also, Winslow drops alot of balls he catches in traffic.
Freeman does throw a lot of interceptions and his deep accuracy is horrible, which is why I generally stick to the shorter routes with him. I don't think I've broken 250 yards passing in a game with him yet, since my general strategy is to control the clock and make opposing offenses beat my defense. I traded Leftwich after he overthrew 5 passes to a wide open Antonio Bryant (CPU defenses used all-out blitz). I didn't even lead him and the ball was so far off target it wasn't even funny.

As for Winslow dropping balls, that doesn't happen very often with me. I can usually throw it up over the middle and have him come down with it, even if he's hit in the air.


KG21MVP, which playbook are you using? If you're using the Bucs playbook, try using the I, Strong I and Weak I to run. The FB Fake Toss on the last I formation is great, especially if you use the FB run play to make the defense commit to the inside run. Just make sure you have Ward in when you run the fake, since Graham is too slow to make it to the flats consistently.

Also, the Pro set has two runs that are decent. The one that has the FB carrying the ball is a guaranteed tackle for a loss if you run it against teams with the 3-4, but the other is pretty good, especially if the defense comes out with three linemen.

[caddy&clayton]

The influx of Vikings/Eagles players has attacked. Today, I have started 5 games. 3 against the Eagles and 2 against the Vikings. Wow. 1 dropped. I have finished 4. So far I am 2-2. The last guy I played used the Eagles and started Vick. It was really quite amusing how bad he was.


BTW, Kellen Winslow is a beast. It really is unbelievable how wide open he gets, and he is such a strong physical runner when he gets the ball. Today I have had 8 catch 166 yard and 5 catch 111 yard performances with him. I can't wait til I start my online franchise and get him into the Pro Bowl. :D

[caddy&clayton]

Freeman does throw a lot of interceptions and his deep accuracy is horrible, which is why I generally stick to the shorter routes with him. I don't think I've broken 250 yards passing in a game with him yet, since my general strategy is to control the clock and make opposing offenses beat my defense. I traded Leftwich after he overthrew 5 passes to a wide open Antonio Bryant (CPU defenses used all-out blitz). I didn't even lead him and the ball was so far off target it wasn't even funny.


Leftwich is maddening. He has beautiful throws where he squeezes the ball in to tight spaces 20 and 30 yards down the field, but I can't count the number of times I've gotten sacked or been hit because of his snail's pace release and his inability to show any sort of quickness to avoid the rush.

[KG21MVP]

WOW!!! I'm playing at the Packers and just before half, with like 10 secs left, GB was at the 10 yard line, and Ronde intercepted a pass at the back of the endzone, shook off a tackler and took it 105ish yards to the house lol.

[KG21MVP]

KG21MVP, which playbook are you using? If you're using the Bucs playbook, try using the I, Strong I and Weak I to run. The FB Fake Toss on the last I formation is great, especially if you use the FB run play to make the defense commit to the inside run. Just make sure you have Ward in when you run the fake, since Graham is too slow to make it to the flats consistently.

Also, the Pro set has two runs that are decent. The one that has the FB carrying the ball is a guaranteed tackle for a loss if you run it against teams with the 3-4, but the other is pretty good, especially if the defense comes out with three linemen.

I've tried Indy's, Houston's and Philly's playbooks. I normally play with Tampa's though and I do use those formations. I used to love FB Fake Toss in 09, but now when I use it, I always get a loss for 3 or 5 yards. I'll figure it out I guess. I'm not doin too bad right now. I think Ward has about 9 carries for 56 yards at the half. Waiting for this stupid halftime show to finish lol.

[Kyle]

I've tried Indy's, Houston's and Philly's playbooks. I normally play with Tampa's though and I do use those formations. I used to love FB Fake Toss in 09, but now when I use it, I always get a loss for 3 or 5 yards. I'll figure it out I guess. I'm not doin too bad right now. I think Ward has about 9 carries for 56 yards at the half. Waiting for this stupid halftime show to finish lol.

I really like Indy's offensive playbook.

[ballin buc fan1]

Freeman is a beast in madden. My whole offense consists of Derrick Ward, and K2. Everytime I play some1 online Freeman will go 14-16, 200 yds and 2 tds.

[KG21MVP]

I play so much better with Houston than I do Tampa.

[KG21MVP]

Has anyone else been screwed as much by instant replay as I have?

This is the third time. This time, I was the Texans playing the Packers and I sent Slaton in motion out to the right and no one went out to cover him so as soon as I snapped the ball, I darted it out to him, he broke a tackle and then I hit spin move as another defender was coming close on the sideline, I broke that tackle, dancing down the sidelines, 60 yards for a TD. Then as I'm lining up, the Packers challenge and the replay shows I easily stayed inbounds, but they overrule it and its only a 9 yard gain instead of 60. WTH?!?!?!?

The instant replay on Madden 10 sucks. That's the third time I've been screwed like that.

[Rjuice40]

Freeman is the best QB on the roster. The only thing that is holding him back is AWR. I like to run up the gut with him in the Red zone. His hard to bring down, broke 5 tackles with him the other day. U just need to get use to playing with him. I play all the time with them online and usely throws for 250 or 300 yds a game. I'm already tried of playing the Eagles and the Vick run around.

Also, u need to give Clifton Smith a chance to run the ball.

[Kyle]

Yesterday I didn't play the eagles once. We must have been off our game though, because we played a pretty close game against the Chargers, before we pulled away with a 3 touchdown lead in the 4th quarter.. We were up 7 going into that.


Additionally, we played a really weird game against the Bills. The guy started out moving T.O. to the slot and putting his Punter in as QB. We thought that was weird. Then the guy kept trying to run with his punter and kept losing big yards. After like 3 minutes of doing that he put trent edwards in. We had a 7-0 lead. Then he recovered a fumble while we were in the red zone for a touchdown 7-7. His next possession he threw it to TO and my computer controlled Defensive back after the ball was thrown stopped like 5 yards early jumped up and missed the ball by a long shot allowing TO to go 60 yards untouched for a touchdown, so frustrating and the score is 14-7. Then I got a field goal to end the half. 14-10. In the third quarter on his first psosession we had him stopped and it was like 4th and 18 and he does a fake punt pass but then just runs with his punter and got a first down. 21-10. Then he got another field goal making it 24-10. In the 4th quarter I managed to drive back and get 7. 24-17. I got that ball back with 20 seconds left needing to drive 60 yards and only managed to get about 30 of them so we lost.

Here is the frustrating part.. for me.

I don't feel like he was the better player, but it seemed that so many lucky breaks went his way. The fumble for a touchdown, none of my players being even close to getting him in the backfield on a fake punt pass/run(we had called an all out blitz it's not like there shouldn't have been players in the backfield. The defensive back's poor timing. We did manage to get one fumble, but his team recovered a fumble from our offense on THE VERY NEXT PLAY. Oh well, I guess it's just part of the game. I just needed to rant.

[Kyle]

Wow I really like being JJ in this game. I dropped 2 games recently because of Freeman's poor performance so I was 7-2 going against the 7-2 saints. JJ had 125 yards rushing on 15 rushes. He also had like 170 yards passing. He did have 2 picks but one of them was solely my fault and almost lost us the game. I was just dashing around with him running the clock out at the end of the game and they got good pressure in the backfield so I just pushed my checkdown without checking if he was open and he wasn't. Pick 6. and they tied the game. So then in overtime I brought Leftwich in because JJ has a horrible deep ball. That got us into field goal position and I brought JJ in and ran the rest of the way into the endzone.

[OxMox]

I'll play online, but i'm to cheap to spend the $12 to get the 800C to play the online franchise right now.

Xboxlive Gamertag is MidnightToker25, it's also in the gamertag thread.


I have a franchise going right now, Bucs and Ravens. Good stuff

[CanuckBuc40]

Online franchise costs points? Does it cost for PS3 too?

[Kyle]

I haven't started my online franchise, but I activated it and it didn't cost me anything.

[BucSno97]

I'll play online, but i'm to cheap to spend the $12 to get the 800C to play the online franchise right now.

Xboxlive Gamertag is MidnightToker25, it's also in the gamertag thread.


I have a franchise going right now, Bucs and Ravens. Good stuff

It's free as long as you have a copy that hasn't been activated.

[JJRedick7]

Is anyone down to play me online?

T to the rey.

Xbox Live

[OxMox]

It's free as long as you have a copy that hasn't been activated.

I bought my copy the day it was released but I haven't done the online franchise and saw something in the XBL marketplace saying it's 800ms points. :confused:

[Da Bucs GM]

ppl who brought the game new have their free OF code on the back of the manual.

Ppl who are buying it used will probably have to pay for it through live/PSN because more than likely if the used game came with a code the person before you used it( if he's an online franchise nut), meaning the code is now invalid kinda like the whole demo thing.

[Miller4Prez64]

I was having a great season finale against the Falcons and then the damn power goes out with five minutes left in the game. :mad:

[Jakopo]

I was having a great season finale against the Falcons and then the damn power goes out with five minutes left in the game. :mad:

that happened to me with NCAA...I was TCU and beating Texas 35 - 7 and boom, out go the lights :(


hopefully you won the "rematch"