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Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 08-06-2008, 05:08 PM

I think the best thing you can do is to call the plays like it's a real NFL game. For example, it's a good idea to:

(1) First and foremost, find a playbook you like and stick with it.
(2) Practice plays in your playbook prior to games.
(3) Don't run the same plays over and over; the game tends to punish playcalling that is predictable or one-sided (e.g., 90% pass, 10% run).
(4) Don't go for it on 4th and 10 deep in your own territory unless there are 2 minutes left in the game.
(5) Actually look at player matchups and expose weaknesses.
(6) Don't blitz on every down.
(7) Movement at the LOS (on defense or offense) tends to confuse the AI.
(8) Practice throwing the ball high, to one shoulder, etc.
(9) Substitute players for certain packages (e.g., if you always run in one formation, which you shouldn't, put a OT where the TE is).

As for being a GM, the game sucks. You oftentimes have to pay a 3rd rounder 1st round money. You can often trade an aging, but good, vet for high draft picks. If you win a bunch of games, you'll have a roster filled with players with 95+ ratings.

08-06-2008, 05:08 PM	#14
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 8,317	Re: Madden Hints: I think the best thing you can do is to call the plays like it's a real NFL game. For example, it's a good idea to: (1) First and foremost, find a playbook you like and stick with it. (2) Practice plays in your playbook prior to games. (3) Don't run the same plays over and over; the game tends to punish playcalling that is predictable or one-sided (e.g., 90% pass, 10% run). (4) Don't go for it on 4th and 10 deep in your own territory unless there are 2 minutes left in the game. (5) Actually look at player matchups and expose weaknesses. (6) Don't blitz on every down. (7) Movement at the LOS (on defense or offense) tends to confuse the AI. (8) Practice throwing the ball high, to one shoulder, etc. (9) Substitute players for certain packages (e.g., if you always run in one formation, which you shouldn't, put a OT where the TE is). As for being a GM, the game sucks. You oftentimes have to pay a 3rd rounder 1st round money. You can often trade an aging, but good, vet for high draft picks. If you win a bunch of games, you'll have a roster filled with players with 95+ ratings.

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