Arizona RB Tim Hightower traded to Redskins.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by mooby

Can't confirm this so don't read into it too much, but I think Beck's rating will be around a 67 in this year's Madden. Enjoy.

That's why Rexy will be my starter

[mooby]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

That's why Rexy will be my starter

Haha werd. I'm excited to see the changes they've made to franchise mode, although I'm not happy they weren't able to implement a rookie scale. It'll be interesting to see if in franchise mode it's not about putting the top rated player on the field anymore.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Brody81

You should run the team.

Thank you

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by mooby

Haha werd. I'm excited to see the changes they've made to franchise mode, although I'm not happy they weren't able to implement a rookie scale. It'll be interesting to see if in franchise mode it's not about putting the top rated player on the field anymore.

well, back when they still had a pc version (08?) you could cut all your draft picks (not sign them) and then get them the first day of FA at stupid stupid low prices (like 70% off), or switch their position and then sign them long term before switching them back... Madden is full of cheese.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by That Guy

well, back when they still had a pc version (08?) you could cut all your draft picks (not sign them) and then get them the first day of FA at stupid stupid low prices (like 70% off), or switch their position and then sign them long term before switching them back... Madden is full of cheese.

I never took advantage of that, although I used to take advantage every year of turning the trade deadline off and then trading my picks for a horrible teams' picks at the end of the year so I could draft whoever I wanted.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Thank you

Your welcome.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by mooby

I never took advantage of that, although I used to take advantage every year of turning the trade deadline off and then trading my picks for a horrible teams' picks at the end of the year so I could draft whoever I wanted.

Oh you cheater.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Oh you cheater.

Psh that wasn't even the worst of it. Back in the day on the PS2 I used to turn offsides off so I could get a head start on my pass rush. All my LB's and D-linemen used to average like 20 sacks every season haha. I'd do that today if they hadn't changed it so you can't.

And nowadays I don't even trade for the first overall pick anymore. I trade relatively 3-5 spots ahead of where the player I want is predicted to be drafted, that way I don't have to pay a player like a first overall pick.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by mooby

Psh that wasn't even the worst of it. Back in the day on the PS2 I used to turn offsides off so I could get a head start on my pass rush. All my LB's and D-linemen used to average like 20 sacks every season haha. I'd do that today if they hadn't changed it so you can't.

And nowadays I don't even trade for the first overall pick anymore. I trade relatively 3-5 spots ahead of where the player I want is predicted to be drafted, that way I don't have to pay a player like a first overall pick.

wtf I thought that I was a cheater on NFL 95 for taking my DL a step back so that he'd go unblocked

[mooby]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

wtf I thought that I was a cheater on NFL 95 for taking my DL a step back so that he'd go unblocked

Well it's like I used to say, it's no fun unless you're dominating every aspect of the game except for the punting stats. Nowadays I take whoever I'm pass rushing with and give him a little space on my side of the LOS so he can get a running start before he tries to get past the o-linemen.

[dblanch66]

Originally Posted by mooby

Can't confirm this so don't read into it too much, but I think Beck's rating will be around a 67 in this year's Madden. Enjoy.

Beck may not even start. If he does, I have to defer to the "savoir faire" (there ya go smooty :cheeky-sm) of the Shanny's. Jury is still out on this whole QB thing.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by That Guy

well, back when they still had a pc version (08?) you could cut all your draft picks (not sign them) and then get them the first day of FA at stupid stupid low prices (like 70% off), or switch their position and then sign them long term before switching them back... Madden is full of cheese.

Yeah that was the last year for good PC sports games. EA still has FIFA, but past '09 they have it in the Xbox configuration, which is hard to master on a pc. I missed being the Skins in franchise mode and actually winning multiple superbowls with my cpu generated draft picks.

[skins89moss]

I like the trade for Hightower for Vonnie.
1.Hightower is still young and has been productive on a very bad run blocking team in the Cardinals.
2.He runs hard and is durable.
3.He can catch the ball out of the backfield and pass block.
4. He will push ATV for the starting job.
5. He has the most experience out of any back on the roster.

Vonnie is a good locker room guy but his best days are behind him so and we give up a 6th rd pick for a proven NFL back. WIN WIN for US
HTTR

[Shadowbyte]

What a great pick up. This guy has the game-breaking speed I've been clamoring for. I can't remember the last time we had a complete back who could take it to the house on any play.

[davy]

"Hightower wore thin on the Cardinals coaching staff with five fumbles in back-to-back seasons. Though he's a reliable pass-catcher, Hightower has been one of the least effective backs with the ball in hands, failing to top 7.0 yards per reception since entering the league in 2008."

Fabulous.