http://www.madden-school.com/forum/ Discuss general Madden topics such as the best Madden teams! en Mon, 20 May 2013 02:15:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.madden-school.com/forum/images/madden13v2/misc/rss.png http://www.madden-school.com/forum/ http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/49072-do-teams-use-defensive-hot-routes-real-life.html Sun, 19 May 2013 03:06:43 GMT I'm just curious if real NFL teams use them or is it just a Madden thing? Never heard of a defensive player being in a hook zone, then being told to man up on a receiver. ]]> Madden General Talk theDude http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/49072-do-teams-use-defensive-hot-routes-real-life.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/49043-madden-25-blocking-video.html Thu, 16 May 2013 16:39:32 GMT This is from Underthecode. Of course everything is in development and things can still go wrong, but, I read the comments on the Youtube page and one... This is from Underthecode. Of course everything is in development and things can still go wrong, but, I read the comments on the Youtube page and one thing that "Sim" had to say actually gives me a lot of hope. He said, "The developers are concentrating on gameplay and "sim" play." Now, I suppose the sim part is up to how you see it, so I can't comment on that part, but... the fact that they are TRYING to work on gameplay says to me that they are tired of EVERYONE complaining, lol. Hopefully, gone are the days of regular 63 to 48 games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIfI_ZEIoGc ]]> Madden General Talk capt.krappy http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/49043-madden-25-blocking-video.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/49032-why-madden-forever-ruined.html Tue, 14 May 2013 22:30:01 GMT The internet. All ppl wanna do is use youtube to find the best blitz and do it every play Gone are the ps2 days of good honest fun games. Now... The internet. All ppl wanna do is use youtube to find the best blitz and do it every play

Gone are the ps2 days of good honest fun games.

Now its drop 10 ppl into coverage or nano

The game will foreva be bad until gets rid of that. Ban ppl. Or have someone manually fixn the flaws in the game via patch every 2 weeks to take the cheese out because it makes madden boring. ]]> Madden General Talk shabazz916 http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/49032-why-madden-forever-ruined.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/49000-never-fails-dam-u-madden.html Sat, 11 May 2013 16:24:09 GMT This happens to me at least 8 out of 10 games...if im up by atleast 7 by halftime and receive after halftime...I get the ball back and figure well if... This happens to me at least 8 out of 10 games...if im up by atleast 7 by halftime and receive after halftime...I get the ball back and figure well if I score im in a good position being up 14...NOPE! madden has other plans cause here comes a 75 rating LB to jump 8 feet in the air to intercept my pass...or here comes a " out of nowhere" fumble...and of course they score which ties the game up...**** gettin old ]]> Madden General Talk iamtybaby http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/49000-never-fails-dam-u-madden.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48958-why-i-switched-back-3-4-a.html Mon, 06 May 2013 23:49:14 GMT i run with the pats, and playing 4-3 is completely ineffective. i can never get pass rush (ditto to real life lol, but this is madden and certain... i run with the pats, and playing 4-3 is completely ineffective. i can never get pass rush (ditto to real life lol, but this is madden and certain attributes bring success no matter what team) and my best pass rusher who i play as my LE never gets pressure, when the slower of the 2 ends is always making the sacks.

well i recently started playing madden again, and realized how much i hate playing in the 4-3 base unless im playing sub D. unless your using a team with elite pass rushers, the 4-3 base, or any base formations with 4 down lineman is sometimes completely ineffective, regardless of the stats of the players.

I've also noticed more difficulty i've had with stopping the run in the 4-3. no matter how many times i set the edge, or plug the holes, and i know the AI should be there to clean up, half the time i'm out of luck (majority of the time i funnel the ball carrier to an ai defender for an easy tackle, but pursuit angle is bad or just missed tackles with high tackle players) but with the 3-4 my run fits are good and is much easier for me to flow with the play.

so how many of you guys have switched back to 3-4. also, what 3-4 books are you running, i play with houston for the dime package. ]]> Madden General Talk Mutzers http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48958-why-i-switched-back-3-4-a.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48956-help-cowboys-defense.html Mon, 06 May 2013 21:33:16 GMT I play with the Cowboys, die hard fan. Im pretty good on offense . average around 40 points Its the Defense I have a issue with. Doesn't matter who I play or team I play there always able to do whatever they want with no resistance. Every other CB in this game, no matter there rating has that "stick to the wide receiver" coverage...not mines...when the WR catches the ball my CBs are nowhere in sight. And there decent CBs 88 and 83..I usually run 2 man under. I tried zone, that was a complete joke lls..I tried pressure/blitz my guys never seem to get there fast enough. I don't know what to do...any advice? ]]> Madden General Talk iamtybaby http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48956-help-cowboys-defense.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48954-extremely-frustrated-madden.html Mon, 06 May 2013 20:12:36 GMT Let me start saying I am a die hard madden fan. Its the only game I play. But I am getting frustrated with this game. This may be the worst madden... Let me start saying I am a die hard madden fan. Its the only game I play. But I am getting frustrated with this game. This may be the worst madden yet. My main issues is the Defense. Why does a CB know my move before my WR even makes it?? Ive herd of "shutdown receiver" but the CB is in front of my WR ..now it looks like im chasing him. Secondly, why does it seem like every CB on Madden is a 99? As long as u play man the CB will be side by side with the WR...Dont matter how fast or good the WR is. Thirdly, why does my CB freeze and just stand there when the WR does a curl or slant? Its extremely frustrating to watch a WR go 50 yards down the field because my CB froze. Lastly, why are teams like The Dolphins, Oakland, so good on here? They all in the 70s but when they get on the field they play like there the Patriots. In real life they are garbage and there records show. So why the hell are they harder to beat then the 49s, Patriots and other teams in there 90s. Im not venting, I know it's a video game but I paid 60 dollars for this video game. Imma a die hard NFL fan and it just frustrats me to see these stupid unrealistic things ]]> Madden General Talk iamtybaby http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48954-extremely-frustrated-madden.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48950-online-win-loss-record-ea-player%92s-hub.html Mon, 06 May 2013 16:28:54 GMT Does anyone know what the Win-Loss record number next to each team in a users player hub means? Example player hub... Does anyone know what the Win-Loss record number next to each team in a users player hub means?

Example player hub

This is the number I'm referring to

Also, FYI I know it isn't any of the following
-Win percentage with that team (confirmed on multiple accounts)
-Total wins by that team ever by all users (can't be b/c different users have different numbers next to same team) ]]> Madden General Talk LookMaNoHandzzz http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48950-online-win-loss-record-ea-player%92s-hub.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48910-ccm-draft-help.html Fri, 03 May 2013 23:42:32 GMT Hey guys. I am kinda new to the ccm style. I am doing a draft this weekend and I was wondering if anyone had a sheet with stats of the rookies that... Hey guys. I am kinda new to the ccm style. I am doing a draft this weekend and I was wondering if anyone had a sheet with stats of the rookies that are coming out in the upcoming classes. I have something showing the players but I was looking for something with stats of anykind. Thank you very much in advance. ]]> Madden General Talk Escalade0709 http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48910-ccm-draft-help.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48908-can-i-lower-players-potential-madden-12-a.html Fri, 03 May 2013 18:16:07 GMT I made the rookie QBs (Andrew Luck, RG3, ect.) on my game and since they were custom made they automatically start with A potential. So now in... I made the rookie QBs (Andrew Luck, RG3, ect.) on my game and since they were custom made they automatically start with A potential. So now in franchise there are so many A potential QBs that after a couple years there are ten or more 95 overall QBs in the league and it gets pretty ridiculous. Not to mention guys like Gabbert and Kolb start with A potential so they becomes elite QBs. Is there any way to lower their potential? ]]> Madden General Talk Shig http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48908-can-i-lower-players-potential-madden-12-a.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48899-darrelle-revis-3-star-cover-vote-card-sale-ps3.html Fri, 03 May 2013 00:22:50 GMT I'm selling a darrelle revis cover vote card 3 star that gives +3 PRC , and +2 Man Coverage . His stats are SPEED 99 , AGILITY 100 , AWARENESS 100 , TCKLING 73 , MAN COVERAGE 100 , ZONE COVERAGE 100 ,
PRESS COVERAGE 100 , PREC 100 .
I'm taking cash offers only (Pay pal) this card is for PS3 if interested comment on thread ]]> Madden General Talk Expert16 http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48899-darrelle-revis-3-star-cover-vote-card-sale-ps3.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48848-just-random-topic.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:12:36 GMT I saw things were slow here and I just wanted to start a random topic about something. Who will you be playing with next year? My answer is the... I saw things were slow here and I just wanted to start a random topic about something.

Who will you be playing with next year?

My answer is the Chiefs

The reason is because the chiefs are just one of them badass underrated teams. Also, they'll be so much better next year with a QB that can scramble a little bit and throw. ]]> Madden General Talk mikecool63759 http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48848-just-random-topic.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48844-what-nfl-team-you-excited-use-madden25.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:19:38 GMT I'm gonna go with the skins...although they are not the best team in madden see 9ers, hawks, greenbay...they have made some major improvements in areas where they were lacking last year
97 speed hb (chris thompson), 6'1 corner with 93-95 speed, and 2 ball hawking big hitting safties ]]> Madden General Talk skinsnation http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48844-what-nfl-team-you-excited-use-madden25.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48842-madden-schools-input-madden-25-a.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:30:20 GMT What would you like EA's Development Team to focus, add, modify or remove from Madden 25?

Keep your posts short and concise. Identify whether it's a Gameplay, CCM, Ranked Game, or MUT enhancement at the top of your posts.

I'll get it to EA.

-DGC ]]> Madden General Talk DaGrandChampion http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48842-madden-schools-input-madden-25-a.html http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48840-predict-your-teams-rookies-madden-25-ratings.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:38:25 GMT Ill start with Bengals Tyler Eifert-Going off of the 1st TE taken in 2012 who is Coby Fleener who came in as a 75, I think Eifert will come in... Ill start with Bengals


Tyler Eifert-Going off of the 1st TE taken in 2012 who is Coby Fleener who came in as a 75, I think Eifert will come in noticably higher rated than him. If I remember correctluy Jermaine in his rookie year came in as a 78 OVR. Theres no way Eifert comes in higher than Gresham even tho I believe Eifert is a more complete rookie than Gresham was but you know how Madden is with hype. Look for maybe a 78 rating for Eifert. In connected careers I think he will reach a 90 ovr rather easily, especially if you progress mid season and dont forget to throw him some extra TDs when your up 21 in the 4th with nothing to do.

Giovanni Benard- Trent Rich the 1st RB taken last year I believe came in an 82.....I think Gio wont get higher than that because of round drafted and hype.(As you can tell I believe Madden bases ratings off of hype and prestige ALOT). No way Gio isnt an 80 OVR back by like week 4 but coming in im looking at another 78. He is better than Bernard Scott ever was and I think Scott got to a 76 ot 77 at some point on Madden.In CC iv seen Benard Scott as high as 82 so yeah. In CC mode this guy will 100% be a 90 ovr back and honestly it may only take one year if you progress him mid season. Hes going to kill for us online and in leagues guys, get excited for this kid.

Margus Hunt- Guy is going to KILL in connected career mode past year 1 or 2. His physical attributes are going to be HIGH but im sure Madden will offset it by giving him an awareness rating in the 30-40 range. But a mix of sure tackling and physical attributes should get this kid to at least a 72 OVR on release day. Most likely climb to a high 80;s in connected careers because Madden loves progressing physical specimens in CC. I mean look at Taylor Mays, iv seen him reach to a 87 rating in CC before like WTF.

Shawn Williams-3rd best SS rated by NFL. If we announce him as the starter im sure Madden will give him a lil boost to offset according to the rest of the D. Also Taylor Mays has maintained a 71 OVR even through years of bad play. Now realize Taylor is also a physical freak but I can see Shawn coming in as a good 72-74. Guy is 4.4 speed with sure tackling AND ball skills. Madden is totally screwed up if he doesnt comie in higher than Mays. In connected careers this may have to be a guy you focus on more progressing mid season rather than counting on the end of seson rating to boost him. Put work into him and yeah 80 ovr isnt going to be hard for him to reach. May take 2-3 years tho.

Sean Porter- This guy makes me scared. He physically isnt ideal for the position. I see him coming in as a 65-68 on release day. I isnt noticably fast or strong and his college stats dont lead you to believe he'll be a star in the league. I think with no help from midseason progression, this guys CC ceiling will probably be 75 if youre lucky. Madden usually doesnt progress guys like this too much in CC. I mean Dontay Moch who is also small for the position iv seen only get to a 72. So if were lucky MAYBE Porter can reach a 75 after 2-3 years in CC.

Tanner Hawkinson- I know nothing of this kid so im just going to say a 65 ovr. Looking at his pros and cons from NFL.com I dont really ever see him getting to more than a 72 in CC mode. But you know how Madden loves players with physical specs. 6-5, 298 pounds. Maybe get to a 72 by year 3 in CC, but my gut is he will not go above 70 unless you put midseason work into him. Idk how youre gonna do it tho because he will NEVER play for you to even recieve reward points from games. Youll probably cut this kid to pick up a FA.

Rex Burkhead- Just reeks of a guy youll probably cut to pickup a better 3rd back in FA. This guy probably wont play a snap for you or progress at all. Very slow for a back, so yud think hes be a power back in Madden....nope he has average strength too. Im pretty sure yuo will cut him as soon as you start your CC. 62 ovr is my prediction

Cobi Hamilton- Physically he is ideal size and wieght for a number 2 WR. Id like to say hes kind of like Chris Henry but shes slower and shorter than CH. I can see him going the Ryan Whalen route in CC meaning he'll progress good for like 2 years then plataeu and start decreasing rather early than youd expect. but hes a guy with 4.5 speed so maybe if you progress him a little he could reach around 75. But most likely youll NEVER play him or youll cut him for a FA WR. Ill give him higher than Whalen's 62 ovr, and remember Simpson and Binns came in at like 64s, and he isnt as physically gifted as Simpson or percieved to be as NFL ready as Binns(Who climbed to 70 I think online). 63 I think is a good prediction for this kid. Marvin came in as a 65 and this kid isnt better than Marvin Jones.

Reid Fragel- This guy is another guy who has great physical specs BUT this kid showed he can play RT at Ohio State at a high level. This guy is STRONG and can jump really well, aka he can probably move his feet great with more coaching on his new RT position(Former TE, but did play RT at Ohio State so the position isnt BRAND new). This is my wildcard. He wont be taking over RT in most CC because Andre and Zietler will likely both reach 90 ovr. Im looking for alot of you guys to groom him to be Witworth's replacement OR to maybe take Boling's spot after one year. YEP, I feel Madden will progress this guy to over an 80 in one year. That does mean I predict his rating to be fairly high. I predict he comes in as a 74. Madden loves physical freaks, AND this kid played the line great at OSU. If you start him over Boling even tho his rating will be way lower you will be rewarded as soon as year 2 in your CC. I think Boling will decrease fairly early...Madden doesnt like average undersized lineman. Fragel I think can be brought up to a 90 in Madden 25. If I had to pick a guy id be most wrong about itd be this kid. 7th round, hasnt been playing his position his whole life, but I just feel Madden will show him love



I was gonna do the last C we got but.....screw it I know youll cut him ]]> Madden General Talk Housh http://www.madden-school.com/forum/madden-general-talk/48840-predict-your-teams-rookies-madden-25-ratings.html