Defense

[JonM229]

Which defensive position do you play at the snap?

I usually start the play as a DE, unless I'm blitzing. I tend to rely on my defensive play-calling to have the receivers covered.

[MKdave]

[quote name='JonM229' post='120327' date='Jan 5 2009, 05:36 PM']Which defensive position do you play at the snap?

I usually start the play as a DE, unless I'm blitzing. I tend to rely on my defensive play-calling to have the receivers covered.[/quote]

I'm either Free safety, LE (if he's good) or LOLB. FS for when i'm needing a pick, LE/OLB for when I'm rushing the passer

[ravens205255]

I always start out on the defensive line but when they throw the ball I always take over for either the CB or S in coverage

[Michael]

I'm usually at DT, teams always seem to run all over me.

[TSizzle00]

If I know they are going to pass I accually play as a DT(yes I said DT) cause my line never gets sacks so I use a DT for short coverage to block WR routes. Other then that I play as a Safety

[JonM229]

I'll play LE except with the Ravens. I control RE (Pryce) but I'll switch when the ball is thrown or if the run is away from that side.

[MKdave]

[quote name='JonM229' post='121014' date='Jan 6 2009, 04:12 PM']I'll play LE except with the Ravens. I control RE (Pryce) but I'll switch when the ball is thrown or if the run is away from that side.[/quote]

LE is the way to go because LTs are always the far superior to RTs in Madden. I will sometimes use the ROLB or RILB and send the RE on a speed rush so then the linebacker can hit the B gap and attack the QBs blindside.

[JonM229]

I like running a Cover 2 zone in Nickel coverage when they're obviously passing. All the linemen run a stunt, so both ends end up pushing around the Guards instead of the Tackles.

[MKdave]

[quote name='JonM229' post='121061' date='Jan 6 2009, 05:07 PM']I like running a Cover 2 zone in Nickel coverage when they're obviously passing. All the linemen run a stunt, so both ends end up pushing around the Guards instead of the Tackles.[/quote]

I hate running stunts. They take too long to develop. If I call a play with stunts I'll always audible the line into an inside rush.

[BloodRaven]

In franchise switch to a 4-3 and put Suggs at LE and Pryce at RE, they will get more sacks. Left tackles have trouble with bullrushers and right tackles arent great pass-blockers. Also you should try moving Jarrett Johnson to DT, he gets great pressure inside.

[JonM229]

In my franchise, I picked up Wilfork in free agency. I run the 46 a lot and my line is Ngata, Gregg, Wilfork, Pryce. I don't even need to blitz often. I didn't get any sacks the first game, but I hurried the QB into 8 INTs that game, including 3 to Reed (two were returned for 6)

[MKdave]

[quote name='JonM229' post='127405' date='Jan 12 2009, 01:37 PM']In my franchise, I picked up Wilfork in free agency. I run the 46 a lot and my line is Ngata, Gregg, Wilfork, Pryce. I don't even need to blitz often. I didn't get any sacks the first game, but I hurried the QB into 8 INTs that game, including 3 to Reed (two were returned for 6)[/quote]
You're clearly playing on too easy a difficulty.

[JonM229]

[quote name='MKdave' post='127449' date='Jan 12 2009, 10:35 AM']You're clearly playing on too easy a difficulty.[/quote]
I have it set on the custom level where it's supposed to adapt.

[wiseguy]

I always use one of the defensive lineman. Depending on down and distance. First and second downs, I usually control the interior lineman, 3rd downs usually one of the defensive ends.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='ravens205255' post='120390' date='Jan 5 2009, 02:10 PM']I always start out on the defensive line but when they throw the ball I always take over for either the CB or S in coverage[/quote]
Same here. I can never rely on the computer to get interceptions for me, so I always have to do it myself. Plus, I like occupying offensive linemen so my blitzers can get free, then I switch to those blitzers and blow up the QB with the hit stick.