Madden 12 Franchise Mode

[The Raven]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1315197932' post='777568']
Can't wait for the roster update, heres what I'm thinking for my oline.

TE Yanda
LT Birk (for pass blocking)
LG McKinnie
C Gurode
RG Oher
RT Grubbs (for pass blocking)
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what on earth? [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/point.gif[/img]

[JO_75]

[quote name='The Raven' timestamp='1315246732' post='777886']

what on earth? [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/point.gif[/img]
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That was my response when I saw that. That is one messed up offensive line lol.

I know how my offensive line will go:

LT- McKinnie
LG- Grubbs
C- Birk
RG- Yanda
RT- Oher

With me drafting a Young LT in the future to be the Franchise LT.

[latenighthero]

Haha ya that seems a bit extreme. How is it working out though?

[JO_75]

EA decided to give us the ability to edit players in Franchise Mode, yet we still can't fully edit a player, height, weight, etc and we also can not edit contracts as I have gone through and found so many contracts wrong on the game. The big thing I don't like is we can't edit Player Roles and are stuck with what EA gave the players, what if I want to change a Role for someone who should have a different Role instead of the role EA gave him.

[Clutch Ravens]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1315253870' post='778031']
EA decided to give us the ability to edit players in Franchise Mode, yet we still can't fully edit a player, height, weight, etc and we also can not edit contracts as I have gone through and found so many contracts wrong on the game. The big thing I don't like is we can't edit Player Roles and are stuck with what EA gave the players, what if I want to change a Role for someone who should have a different Role instead of the role EA gave him.
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The Ratings Nazi needed SOMETHING only he could control, otherwise EA would finally realise he's completely pointless and axe him.

[The Raven]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1315250243' post='777945']

That was my response when I saw that. That is one messed up offensive line lol.

I know how my offensive line will go:

LT- McKinnie
LG- Grubbs
C- Birk
RG- Yanda
RT- Oher

With me drafting a Young LT in the future to be the Franchise LT.
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I think thats the OL the majority of people will use. Not sure about a select few others... lol

[BloodRaven]

[quote name='The Raven' timestamp='1315246732' post='777886']

what on earth? [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/point.gif[/img]
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It's Madden, not real life lol.

I'm going to do you a kindness and explain things so you can understand it a bit better.

Heres the thing, unlike real life when you change a players position in Madden there is no adjustment period for technique and responsibilities, a good pass blocker on the inside is automatically a good pass blocker outside on an island. That lineup I suggested is geared towards the strengths of the players in the game not the positions they play in real life.

I mean it's not really a difficult concept to understand, a little acumen goes a long way.

[The Raven]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1315271076' post='778377']

It's Madden, not real life lol.

I'm going to do you a kindness and explain things so you can understand it a bit better.

Heres the thing, unlike real life when you change a players position in Madden there is no adjustment period for technique and responsibilities, a good pass blocker on the inside is automatically a good pass blocker outside on an island. That lineup I suggested is[b] geared towards the strengths of the players [/b]in the game not the positions they play in real life.

I mean it's not really a difficult concept to understand, a little acumen goes a long way.
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Yanda sure is good at runnin those post routes... [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/wink.png[/img]

I get the concept. I'm not stupid. It just didn't make sense to me. At all. Oher is not a guard, and Grubbs is not a tackle. And Yanda... [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/th_204070.gif[/img]

No need to be rude sir, I, like others, just think it sounds redonculous. Just a bit.[img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif[/img]

[BloodRaven]

[quote name='The Raven' timestamp='1315274014' post='778450']

Yanda sure is good at runnin those post routes... [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/wink.png[/img]

I get the concept. I'm not stupid. It just didn't make sense to me. At all. Oher is not a guard, and Grubbs is not a tackle. And Yanda... [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/th_204070.gif[/img]

No need to be rude sir, I, like others, just think it sounds redonculous. Just a bit.[img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif[/img]
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Sorry for if that cam off rude, I also should have elaborated it was a concept more for iform and goallines, If I recall correctly Yanda has the lowest Madden rating on the o-line so I'm going to try to find a spot for him. I also find a lot of success running a 4-3 online with Suggs and JJ at DE.

[TheRavenouseD2008]

anyone know when the next roster update is?

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='TheRavenouseD2008' timestamp='1315280918' post='778574']
anyone know when the next roster update is?
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Word is that they'll have an update on Thursday in time for the NFL opener, maybe Friday at the latest. They won't really do a massive ratings overhaul until after the first couple of weeks have been played.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Pittsburgh's pass rush is trashing me. Seven sacks in the first half, and Flacco only has a 36% completion rate...

[TheRavenouseD2008]

awaken are you audibling , or shifting protection I made sure atleast 1 of my audibles is a shotgun formation. also switching deep on certian situation throws ryan off he gets agressive after a while and you can torment him with bombs if you can find the window

[Bltravens]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' timestamp='1315286069' post='778617']
Pittsburgh's pass rush is trashing me. Seven sacks in the first half, and Flacco only has a 36% completion rate...
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Go west coast on them for abit, some screens too, slow the game down.

[Purple Punishment]

Im beasting with Kindle on my franchise mode. Leading the league with 9 sacks in the 4th week

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1315331480' post='778942']
Go west coast on them for abit, some screens too, slow the game down.
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I didn't even have time for screens. Harrison, Woodley, Keisel, everyone was in the backfield nearly immediately. Ended up losing the game, although I did end up making it competitive. Pass pro fared much better against Tennessee. Pittsburgh got 9 sacks on me, Tennessee had two.

[latenighthero]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' timestamp='1315338313' post='779087']

I didn't even have time for screens. Harrison, Woodley, Keisel, everyone was in the backfield nearly immediately. Ended up losing the game, although I did end up making it competitive. Pass pro fared much better against Tennessee. Pittsburgh got 9 sacks on me, Tennessee had two.
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What difficulty are playing on?

[TheRavenouseD2008]

anyone else notice Pro seems to be insane in year 2

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='latenighthero' timestamp='1315341990' post='779161']

What difficulty are playing on?
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Custom sliders actually.

[The Raven]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1315277094' post='778499']

Sorry for if that cam off rude, I also should have elaborated it was a concept more for iform and goallines, If I recall correctly Yanda has the lowest Madden rating on the o-line so I'm going to try to find a spot for him. I also find a lot of success running a 4-3 online with Suggs and JJ at DE.
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Yeah, thats cool. I use similar concepts on Goalline.

I also use Suggs and Johnson at DE in a 4-3.

[kagejb]

Anybody found good custom sliders that work for them?

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='kagejb' timestamp='1315429669' post='780317']
Anybody found good custom sliders that work for them?
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Playmakers sliders from OperationSports.com's forums work pretty well for me, had some great games.

[latenighthero]

[quote name='kagejb' timestamp='1315429669' post='780317']
Anybody found good custom sliders that work for them?
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I find that it short of depends what type of player you are. I find that I'm quite a bit better running the ball than I am passing it so I usually make it harder to run and easier to pass and that works well for me. It all depends on what type of player you are I guess.

[TheRavenouseD2008]

Saturday will be the Madden Roster update according to EAs site

[JO_75]

[quote name='TheRavenouseD2008' timestamp='1315539006' post='781781']
Saturday will be the Madden Roster update according to EAs site
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Saturday? I was really hoping Friday but I guess with the NCAA Patch out and since I know how to get my Draft Class to Import correctly I'll just rent NCAA 12 to build back up my Draft Classes.

[TheRavenouseD2008]

jo the reason is they have a QA board review it this year

[latenighthero]

[quote name='TheRavenouseD2008' timestamp='1315539006' post='781781']
Saturday will be the Madden Roster update according to EAs site
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Do you know what all of this entails?

[JO_75]

[quote name='latenighthero' timestamp='1315595425' post='782180']
Do you know what all of this entails?
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I know one thing, I hope EA updated contracts for players. There are so many contracts wrong, I mean Aaron Rodgers signed a new 6 Year Deal back in 2008, and EA never updated his contract for the past couple games and it still shows in Madden 12. Plus Cundiff and Koch signed 5 year deals with the Ravens and yet they have one year deals.

[latenighthero]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1315596107' post='782188']

I know one thing, I hope EA updated contracts for players. There are so many contracts wrong, I mean Aaron Rodgers signed a new 6 Year Deal back in 2008, and EA never updated his contract for the past couple games and it still shows in Madden 12. Plus Cundiff and Koch signed 5 year deals with the Ravens and yet they have one year deals.
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Ya that's pretty much inexcusable because the info is available to the public. There are so many things they need to fix regarding gameplay and stuff though that I don't think they'll get to that.

[RavensPunkXVX]

Roster update is here. We didn't get any good upgrade really besides McKinnie at 85 ovr.

They added Gurode which is a good back up C at 85 ovr. McAdoo is 53. Gorrer is 56 and

Cary Williams is 70. Have some good talent at CB.

Added Marcus Paschal at 53 ovr.

LaQuan Williams is listed at 54 ovr. 86 speed. Our WR core need some work, but with Doss and Smith at high 60's should be good in a year or so. Kinda sucks for Q because he is a 42 at KR.

Overall, our Oline looks tight with us being in the mid 80's - 90's. Good talent at CB, the rest of the D is good. Then we have Boldin, Evans, Smith, Doss, not to mention our TEs Dickson, Pitta, and Wilson.