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Madden NFL 10 - Roster Update #8

VG_Bert — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:10:31 +0000

Coming the week ending October 30th

Madden NFL 10 - Patch #2 Preliminary Details

VG_Bert — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:06:07 +0000

Courtesy of EA SPORTS designer Larry Richart:

In this second title update we focused on some of the more debated topics from our loyal and passionate fan base. We appreciate all the feedback so please keep it coming! In this update you will be happy to hear that we have tuned our Flat Zone assignments to cover the flats more effectively. Defenders will not chuck a WR if another receiver is running a route towards their zone. This will help the defender be in better position to react to a quickly throw flat route and allow him to make a play. The flat zone defenders will also play the ball better if a pass is thrown behind the line of scrimmage as well as taking better pursuit angles after the catch to prevent the ball carrier from being able to get around the corner. This has been one of the top complaints that we have heard about and realized it was definitely something that we needed to address.

Along with tuning the pursuit angles for flat zone defenders, we have also improved the pursuit all defenders take - especially during a catch animation. This will help them get in better position to make a tackle on the receiver after the catch has been made. Another feature we have gotten a ton of feedback on is “Throwing out of Sacks”. We scaled back the height of which the ball is released when throwing out of a sack. By randomizing the trajectory of the ball to be lower, it helps cut down the number of interceptions thrown when trying to throw out of a sack. We have also added better arm tracking to determine if it should be an inaccurate or uncontrolled throw. For example, the further you are in your passing animation when you get hit, the more likely you will get an inaccurate pass versus an uncontrolled pass. Inaccurate passes are just like they sound and will more than likely be passes the go lower and right into the ground towards the receiver you are passing towards. However, uncontrolled passes are more likely to go higher in the air and have a better chance of being intercepted. The final part of our Throw out of Sack tuning focuses on the CPU QB. We have heard several people mention how difficult it is to sack the CPU QB, so we increased the chance of the CPU QB to hold the ball longer and actually take a sack instead of being able to get a throw out of sack pass off before he is brought to the ground.

We have also addressed some issues involving receivers in the passing game. The first one involved fixing some instances where a receiver would be ruled inbounds even if he only got one foot down on a catch. Another issue we resolved is a rare problem where under certain circumstances the ball would actually pass through a player when he dropped the pass.

In this update we have also fixed some annoying exploit issues. The first one we made is adding an initial move to the RB on the HB direct snap plays so he can’t immediately take off after receiving the snap. We also forced a QB drop initial move to force him to set up for a pass on Shotgun play action plays when you canceled the play action by hot routing the running back. This will keep the QB from being able to take off running right after getting the snap. Another change is not allowing the user to be able to move any front line players forward on kickoffs to keep them from being able to actually block the kickoff. We also resolved the exploit of being able to motion a receiver after flipping the play which caused the defender to go the other way. This allowed the receiver to be wide open against man coverage. You will now have to wait until the receiver is set before you can motion him. And finally, we fixed the bug where the QB could drift through the center when you repeatedly hot routed with certain quarterbacks.

This update will also have a fix for the clock running at incorrect times after an incomplete pass went out of bounds. The clock will not stop correctly as it does on any other incomplete pass.

We’ve also focused on some other important, non-gameplay related fixes as well including Uniforms, Franchise Stat tuning, Presentation, Online, Replays, and Scriptable Cut Scenes. I’ll fill in the rest of the details in these areas as soon as they are finalized.

Madden NFL 10 - Offensive Play Call Sheet

VG_Bert — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:46:24 +0000

We actually created our very first Call Sheet back in our Virtual Playbook for Madden 2002. Each year we have worked hard to customize the call sheet to work better with the Madden NFL game as opposed to being just like a real world call sheet. This year, we pulled some new concepts that we liked from various call sheet examples we found on the web. We are pleased with the final results.

Download the Call Sheet PDF File (Xbox 360 version)

Download the Call Sheet PDF File (PlayStation 3 version)

Download Page 1 Sample (partially filled in with examples)

Download Page 2 Sample (partially filled in with examples)

Download Run N Gun Sample - Page 1

Download Run N Gun Sample - Page 2

Call Sheet Instructions

Page 1

Audibles - this section is pretty obvious. Just insert the audibles that you have set up for your team.

Team Info - this section allows you to self-scout your team by putting in key ratings for your playmakers. You will also see space to put the team name as well as offensive & defensive playbacks that you are using with this call sheet. For the O-Line section, put the RBS/RBF ratings in the top box, and the PBS/PBF ratings in the bottom box.

Base Offense - in this box you will enter the plays that you are most confident in building your offense around.

Inside Runs - blasts, dives, isos, inside zone runs, etc.
Outside Runs - tosses, stretches, off tackles, pitch plays
Pullers - plays with a pulling guard such as counters and Power O runs
Special Runs - FB Dives, QB Draws, HB Draws, Wildcat Runs, etc.
Quick Game - quick passing plays you can use to beat the blitz
Play Action - your favorite play action plays
Screens - HB screens, FL screens, WR screens, etc.
Delay Routes - plays with 1 or more delay routes. Useful for beating “all-coverage” defenses
BNR Beaters - your favorite plays to beat bump-n-run coverage. Auto motion plays work well here.
Zone Beaters - plays you can use to flood zones

Passing Concepts - the key to running a strong offense is to run the same concepts, but from multiple sets. This section will help you get in a good play calling flow, while keeping your reads simple. Next to the letter (A, B, C, D, E) put the name of a passing concept you like. For numbers 1-4, put the name of the formations that it appears in. For example, the Corner Strike concept can be found in Gun Bunch Wk, Singleback Double Flex, I-Form Slot Flex and Gun Y-Trips Wk.

Page 2

Play Script - this is a Bill Walsh special. Basically you are scripting out the first 20 normal down and distance plays that you want to run. We define normal down and distance as being 1st and 10 or less, or 2nd and 7 or less. These plays will be called between the 20 yard lines. You can refer to situational calls for redone, coming out and 3rd down situations. Use the play script to throw different things at your opponent to see how he responds to your play calling. Be sure to get your favorite plays into the script early.

Go For 2 - this is a simple chart that lets you know when you should attempt a two-point conversion. If either the Ahead By or Behind By scenarios exist for your team after scoring a touchdown, you should go for two.

Situational Calls - this section covers plays in the Redzone (inside the 20), and coming out (from your own goal line to your own 10). It also includes plays for 3rd down as well as the two-minute drill.

Personnel Groups - with all the different formations and sets in Madden NFL 10, it can get confusing as to what personnel is included in each formation. If you sense that your opponent is struggling with your 2 TE sets for example, you are going to want to hit them again and again from these sets. The ALT. PACKAGE space gives you room to put in the name of a favorite package you have from that set as a reminder to use it in game. You will also see a blank set at the bottom where you can add your own favorite personnel package. We used 2 Back Sets in our example. You might go with something like Spread Sets or Empty Sets depending on your playbook.

Madden NFL 10 - Play All Franchise - Week 2 results

VG_Bert — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:35:44 +0000

I (VG_Bert) am taking on a new challenge this season. My goal is to take on an offline franchise where I play every single game. I downloaded the opening day rosters, and then set up the Franchise to have 32 user controlled teams. I’ll be playing every single game (16 each week).

Settings will be 9 minute quarters with accelerated clock turned on. I am putting some rules in place for myself. I’m not allowed to nano the CPU, and I must play with each team’s own playbook. So if I play a game with the Eagles, I have to use the Philly playbook. In addition, I try to play each team according to the style they use in real life. So for the Falcons, I’m pounding the rock early and often. Aiming for Sim style play as much as possible.

Here’s the results from Week 2

Raiders 21, Chiefs 14

M. Cassel: 14-20, 141 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
D. McFadden: 27 att, 97 yds
B. Engram: 7 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD

Cardinals 42, Jaguars 21

K. Warner: 27-39, 329 yds, 3 TD
M. Jones-Drew: 9 att, 65 yds, 1 TD
T. Williamson: 7 rec, 140 yds, 2 TD
D. Dockett: 4 sacks, 1 FF
D. Rodgers-Cromartie: 83 yd INT return for TD

Vikings 56, Lions 17

B. Favre: 13-13, 216 yds, 6 TD
A. Peterson: 18 att, 133 yds
D. Northcutt: 7 rec, 125 yds, 1 TD
P. Williams: 2 sacks
C. Griffin: 58 yd INT return for TD

Packers 19, Bengals 14

A. Rodgers: 25-32, 232 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
R. Grant: 19 att, 70 yds
R. Grant: 7 rec, 61yds

Titans 31, Texans 12

M. Schaub: 23-36, 339 yds, 3 INT
C. Johnson: 20 att, 161 yds, 1 TD
K. Walter: 7 rec, 129 yds
J. Kearse: 3 sacks
R. Mouton: 69 yd INT return for TD
C. Hope: 48 yd INT return for TD

Redskins 17, Rams 10

M. Bulger: 16-24. 140 yds, 1 INT
C. Portis: 27 att, 100 yds
S. Jackson: 6 rec, 58 yds
C. Rogers: 89 yd INT return for TD

Falcons 22, Panther 21

J. Delhome: 7-9, 148 yds, 3 TD
D. Williams: 22 att, 147 yds
B. Finneran: 5 rec, 68 yds

Patriots 49, Jets 7

T. Brady: 24-29, 320 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT
F. Taylor: 15 att, 83 yds, 1 TD
R. Moss: 5 rec, 110 yds, 2 TD
V. Willfork: 3 sacks
D. Revis: 2 INT

Eagles 45, Saints 13

D. McNabb: 18-21, 258 yds, 2 TD
B. Westbrook: 14 att, 73 yds, 2 TD
B. Westbrook: 8 rec, 116 yds, 1 TD
E. Hobbs: 58 yd INT return for TD

Seahawks 43, 49ers 17

M. Hasselbeck: 17-26, 218 yds, 2 TD
F. Gore: 17 att, 101 yds, 1 TD
V. Davis: 7 rec, 82 yds
J. Wilson: 105 yd INT return for TD
J. Wilson: 95 yd kickoff return for TD

Bills 38, Buccaneers 7

T. Edwards: 18-34, 262 yds, 3TD, 2 INT
F. Jackson: 20 att, 116 yds
T. Owens: 10 rec, 187 yds, 2 TD
D. Whitner: 107 yd INT return for TD

Broncos 27, Browns 16

B. Quinn: 12-25, 163 yds, 1TD, 1 INT
K. Moreno: 24 att, 165 yds, 2 TD
D. Graham: 5 rec, 61 yds
E. Royal: 93 yd kickoff return for TD

Chargers 45, Ravens 16

P. Rivers: 14-22, 249 yds, 2 TD
R. Rice: 7 att, 42 yds
L. Tomlinson: 6 rec, 98 yds, 1 TD
O. Nwagbuo: 2 sacks
A. Cason: 76 yd INT return for TD
D. Sproles: 100 yd kickoff return for TD

Steelers 35, Bears 17

B. Roethlisberger: 21-24, 249 yds, 3 TD
W. Parker: 17 att, 117 yds, 2 TD
S. Holmes: 5 rec, 111 yds
J. Farrior: 2 sakcs
P. Tinoisamoa: 2 sacks

Giants 27, Cowboys 0

E. Manning: 20-32, 253 yds
B. Jacobs: 22 att, 84 yds, 3 TD
K. Boss: 9 rec, 121 yds

Colts 42, Dolphins 17

P. Manning: 25-30, 300 yds, 4 TD, 1 INT
J. Addai: 17 att, 104 yds, 2 TD
D. Clark: 5 rec, 77 yds, 1 TD
A. Bethea: 3 INT

Weekly Awards

AFC Offensive Player of the Week:
Willie Parker: 17 att, 117 yds, 2 TD, 3 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD

AFC Defensive Player of the Week:
Antoine Cason: 2 Tackles, 1 INT, 1 Forced Fumble

NFC Offensive Player of the Week:
Brett Favre: 13–13, 216 yds, 6 TD

NFC Defensive Player of the Week:
Darnell Dockett: 5 Tackles, 4 Sacks, 1 Forced Fumble

Madden NFL 10 - Roster Update #6

VG_Bert — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:27:33 +0000

Here’s a list of the changes included and for those of you that have been asking, it is now in ABC order by Team. You’ll find free agency moved under FA:

Player Position Team Action
Cody Brown LB ARZ Added (placed on IR - wrist)
Steve Breaston WR ARZ Decrease, from 79 to 78OVR
Ben Graham P ARZ Increase, from 69 to 76OVR
Michael Oher OL BAL Increase, from 79 to 81OVR
Jared Gaither OL BAL Increase, from 81 to 83OVR
Ray Rice HB BAL Increase, from 82 to 85OVR
Trevor Pryce DE BAL Increase, from 83 to 85OVR
Willis McGahee HB BAL Increase, from 85 to 86OVR
Joe Flacco QB BAL Increase, from 85 to 86OVR
Matt Birk OL BAL Increase, from 88 to 89OVR
Brandon Ayanbadejo LB BAL Placed on IR - quad
Trent Edwards QB BUF Decrease, from 76 to 75OVR
Terrell Owens WR BUF Decrease, from 90 to 88OVR
Marcus Buggs LB BUF Increase, from 59 to 62OVR
Leodis McKelvin CB BUF Placed on IR - leg
Keith Ellison LB BUF TAK Increase, from 68 to 69OVR
Hollis Thomas DT CAR Added
Garry Williams OL CAR Added
Ra’Shon Harris DT CAR Released to FA
Nathan Vasher CB CHI Decrease, from 72 to 69OVR
Zachary Bowman CB CHI Increase, from 69 to 72OVR
Johnny Knox WR CHI Increase, from 70 to 71OVR
Chris Williams OL CHI Increase, from 75 to 79OVR
Adewale Ogunuleye DE CHI Increase, from 83 to 84OVR
Matt Forte HB CHI Increase, from 89 to 90OVR
DeAngelo Smith CB CHI Released to FA
Lav Coles WR CIN Decrease, from 86 to 85OVR
JP Foschi TE CIN Increase, from 61 to 68OVR
Tank Johnson DT CIN Increase, from 74 to 76OVR
Domata Peko DT CIN Increase, from 80 to 83OVR
Keith Rivers LB CIN Increase, from 81 to 82OVR
Carson Palmer QB CIN Increase, from 88 to 90OVR
Chad Ochocinco WR CIN Increase, from 89 to 91OVR
Chris Jennings HB CLE Added
Braylon Edwards WR CLE Decrease, from 85 to 84OVR
Jerome Harrison HB CLE Increase, from 70 to 73OVR
Mohamed Massaquoi WR CLE Increase, from 70 to 73OVR
Derek Anderson QB CLE Moved to QB #1
James Davis HB CLE Placed on IR - shoulder
Chansi Stuckey WR CLE Traded to CLE from NYJ
Jason Trusnik LB CLE Traded to CLE from NYJ
Curtis Johnson LB DAL Added
Cletis Gordon CB DAL Added
Tony Romo QB DAL Decrease, from 87 to 86OVR
Terence Newman CB DAL Decrease, from 89 to 88OVR
DeMarcus Ware LB DAL Decrease, from 98 to 97OVR
Pat Watkins S DAL Moved to SS1 (Sensabaugh injured)
Marvin White S DAL Released to FA
Ryan McBean DE DEN Increase, from 67 to 69OVR
Kenny Peterson DE DEN Increase, from 72 to 74OVR
Mario Haggan LB DEN Increase, from 72 to 75OVR
Kyle Orton QB DEN Increase, from 75 to 76OVR
Elvis Dumervil LB DEN Increase, from 81 to 83OVR
DJ Williams LB DEN Increase, from 85 to 88OVR; HITPOWER from 90 to 95
Brandon Marshall WR DEN Increase, from 90 to 91OVR
Ryan Clady OL DEN Increase, from 94 to 95OVR
Champ Bailey CB DEN Increase, from 96 to 98OVR
Chuck Darby DT DET Added
Adam Jennings WR DET Added
Marvin White S DET Added
Zach Follett LB DET Added
Louis Delmas S DET Increase, from 77 to 79OVR
Turk McBride DE DET Jersey changed to #75
Adam Jennings WR DET Placed on IR - ankle
Marcus McCauley CB DET Released to FA
Yamon Figurs WR DET Released to FA
Darnell Bing LB DET Released to FA
Rhett Bomar QB FA Added
Devard Darling WR FA Added
Marcus Smith WR FA Added
Brandon Rodd OL FA Added
Brandon Hughes CB FA Added
Jay Moore LB FA Added
Roy Hall WR FA Added
Paul Williams WR FA Added
Dan Santucci OL FA Added
Stanley McClover DE FA Added
Rob Jackson DE FA Added
DeMario Pressley DT FA Added
Matthias Askew DT FA Added
Marcus Dixon DE FA Added
Michael Coe CB FA Added
Cody Spencer LB FA Added
Gus Frerotte QB FA Removed from FA
Darrell Jackson WR FA Removed from FA
Ike Hilliard WR FA Removed from FA
Pat Ross OL FA Removed from FA
Stanley Wilson CB FA Removed from FA
Willie Reid WR FA Removed from FA
Jerry Porter WR FA Removed from FA
Adrien Clarke OL FA Removed from FA
Josh Thomas DE FA Removed from FA
Earl Cochran DE FA Removed from FA
Antwan Lake DT FA Removed from FA
Kenderick Allen DT FA Removed from FA
Jeremy Mincey DE FA Removed from FA
David Barrett CB FA Removed from FA
Tim McGarigile LB FA Removed from FA
Allen Barbre OL GB Decrease, from 62 to 60OVR
Breno Giacomini OL GB Decrease, from 63 to 60OVR
Darryn Colledge OL GB Decrease, from 73 to 70OVR
Josh Sitton OL GB Decrease, from 76 to 74OVR
Scott Wells OL GB Decrease, from 78 to 76OVR
Jason Spitz OL GB Decrease, from 82 to 80OVR
Chad Clifton OL GB Decrease, from 87 to 83OVR
Aaron Kampman LB GB Decrease, from 93 to 91OVR
Nick Collins S GB Decrease, from 93 to 92OVR
Brandon Chillar LB GB Increase, from 67 to 69OVR
Jordy Nelson WR GB Increase, from 69 to 70OVR
Jermichael Finley TE GB Increase, from 74 to 77OVR
Cullen Jenkins DE GB Increase, from 82 to 85OVR
Charles Woodson CB GB Increase, from 94 to 95OVR
Jordy Nelson WR GB Moved to KR1/PR1
Will Blackmon CB GB Placed on IR - knee
Al Harris CB GB TAK Increase, from 44 to 54TAK
Khary Campbell LB HOU Added, placed on IR - knee
Zac Diles LB HOU Increase, from 62 to 66OVR
Jacoby Jones WR HOU Increase, from 63 to 67OVR
Brian Cushing LB HOU Increase, from 77 to 79OVR
Chaun Thompson LB HOU Placed on IR - knee
Mike Hart HB IND Added
Robert Mathis DE IND Increase, from 92 to 94OVR
Dallas Clark TE IND Increase, from 92 to 94OVR
Adam Vinitieri K IND KPW increase, KAC decrease
Jordan Senn LB IND Released to FA
Dwight Freeney DE IND STR Increase
Greg Peterson DE JAX Added
Torry Holt WR JAX Decrease, from 85 to 84OVR
Derek Cox CB JAX Increase, from 72 to 74OVR
Mike Sims-Walker WR JAX Increase, from 73 to 80OVR
Bryan Smith LB JAX Moved to LOLB from LE
Leonard Pope TE KC Added
David Herron LB KC Added
Jamaal Charles HB KC CAR Decrease, from 72 to 62CAR
Larry Johnson HB KC Decrease, from 85 to 83OVR
Brian Waters OL KC Decrease, from 94 to 92OVR
Tamba Hali LB KC Increase, from 65 to 68OVR
Sean Ryan TE KC Increase, from 72 to 76OVR
Brandon Flowers CB KC Increase, from 77 to 81OVR
Ricardo Colclough CB KC Released to FA
Monty Beisel LB KC Released to FA
Gibril Wilson S MIA Decrease, from 83 to 81OVR
Cameron Wake LB MIA Increase, from 66 to 71OVR
Vontae Davis CB MIA Increase, from 76 to 77OVR
Ricky Williams HB MIA Increase, from 78 to 81OVR
Sean Smith CB MIA Increase, from 79 to 80OVR
Jason Taylor LB MIA Increase, from 79 to 82OVR
Jake Grove OL MIA Increase, from 81 to 87OVR
Justin Smiley OL MIA Increase, from 84 to 86OVR
Ronnie Brown HB MIA Increase, from 91 to 92OVR
Tyler Thigpen QB MIA Traded to MIA from KC
Jon Cooper OL MIN Added
Kenny Onatolu LB MIN Added
Ben Leber LB MIN Increase, from 73 to 76OVR
Sidney Rice WR MIN Increase, from 73 to 77OVR
Brett Favre QB MIN Increase, from 82 to 85OVR
Antoine Winfield CB MIN Increase, from 89 to 92OVR
Jared Allen DE MIN Increase, from 98 to 99OVR
Kory Lichtensteiger C MIN Released to FA
Joey Galloway WR NE Decrease, from 79 to 76OVR
Gary Guyton LB NE Increase, from 70 to 73OVR
Mike Wright DL NE Increase, from 73 to 76OVR
Leigh Bodden CB NE Increase, from 78 to 79OVR
Brandon Meriweather S NE Increase, from 79 to 82OVR
Terdell Sands DT NE Jersey changed to #74
Reggie Bush HB NO Decrease, from 77 to 76OVR
Lance Moore WR NO Decrease, from 79 to 78OVR
Marques Colston WR NO Decrease, from 91 to 90OVR
Thomas Morsted P NO Increase, from 59 to 66OVR
Scott Shanle LB NO Increase, from 68 to 72OVR
Devery Henderson WR NO Increase, from 69 to 71OVR
Roman Harper S NO Increase, from 75 to 78OVR
Jon Stinchcomb OL NO Increase, from 75 to 82OVR
Jabari Greer CB NO Increase, from 77 to 80OVR
Tracy Porter CB NO Increase, from 78 to 80OVR
Carl Nicks OL NO Increase, from 78 to 84OVR
Charles Grant DE NO Increase, from 80 to 84OVR
Pierre Thomas HB NO Increase, from 81 to 83OVR
Will Smith DE NO Increase, from 86 to 87OVR
Darren Sharper S NO Increase, from 88 to 90OVR
Jahri Evans OL NO Increase, from 90 to 92OVR
Jammal Brown OL NO Placed on IR - hip
Domenik Hixon WR NYG Decrease, from 73 to 72OVR
Kevin Boss TE NYG Decrease, from 83 to 81OVR
Chris Canty DT NYG Decrease, from 84 to 82OVR
Steve Smith WR NYG Increase from 81 to 87OVR
Bruce Johnson CB NYG Increase, from 61 to 63OVR
Chase Blackburn LB NYG Increase, from 63 to 66OVR
Fred Robbins DT NYG Increase, from 83 to 86OVR
Corey Webster CB NYG Increase, from 90 to 92OVR
Barry Cofield DT NYG Moved to DT2
Michael Boley LB NYG Moved to LOLB3 (inujred)
Dustin Keller TE NYJ Increase, from 77 to 78OVR
Darrelle Revis CB NYJ Increase, from 93 to 96OVR
Calvin Pace LB NYJ Made ROLB1 on depth chart
Braylon Edwards WR NYJ Traded to NYJ from CLE
JaMarcus Russell QB OAK Decrease, from 72 to 69OVR
Khalif Barnes OL OAK Decrease, from 80 to 76OVR
Darren McFadden HB OAK Decrease, from 80 to 79OVR
Zach Miller TE OAK Decrease, from 87 to 86OVR
Ricky Brown LB OAK Increase, from 67 to 70OVR
Tyvon Branch S OAK Increase, from 70 to 72OVR
Sebastian Janikowski K OAK Increase, from 74 to 78OVR
Mario Henderson OL OAK Increase, from 81 to 84OVR
Michael Bush HB OAK Made HB1 (McFadden injured)
John Bowie CB OAK Placed on IR - knee
Jeremiah Trotter LB PHI Added
Quentin Demps S PHI Decrease, from 78 to 76OVR
Stacy Andrews OL PHI Decrease, from 91 to 86OVR (lost starting job)
Brian Westbrook HB PHI Decrease, from 93 to 91OVR
Winston Justice OL PHI Increase, from 66 to 74OVR
Jason Avant WR PHI Increase, from 68 to 71OVR
Macho Harris S PHI Increase, from 73 to 76OVR
Quintin Mickell S PHI Increase, from 83 to 84OVR
Victor Abiamiri DE PHI Moved to LE1
Max Jean-Giles OL PHI Moved to LG1
Jeff Garcia QB PHI Released to FA
Carey Davis FB PIT Added
Ben Roethlisberger QB PIT Decrease , from 93 to 92OVR
LaMarr Woodley LB PIT Decrease in FINMOVE, increase in POWMOVE
Keyaron Fox LB PIT Increase, from 59 to 66OVR
Mike Wallace WR PIT Increase, from 63 to 68OVR
Reshard Mendenhall HB PIT Increase, from 72 to 76OVR
Chris Kemoteau OL PIT Increase, from 77 to 79OVR
Heath Miller TE PIT Increase, from 88 to 89OVR
Frank Summers FB PIT Placed on IR - back
LaDainian Tomlinson HB SD Decrease, from 92 to 91OVR
John Carlson TE SEA Decrease, from 89 to 88OVR
Michael Crabtree WR SF Added
Dre Bly CB SF Decrease, from 75 to 72
David Baas OL SF Decrease, from 79 to 78OVR
Ray McDonald DT SF Increase, from 67 to 70OVR
Dashon Goldson S SF Increase, from 68 t0 71OVR
Aubrayo Franklin DT SF Increase, from 68 to 79OVR
Isaac Sopoaga DE SF Increase, from 70 to 72OVR
Shawntae Spencer CB SF Increase, from 71 to 74OVR
Manny Lawson LB SF Increase, from 72 to 75OVR
Parys Haralson LB SF Increase, from 76 to 78OVR
Nate Clements CB SF Increase, from 85 to 88OVR
Justin Smith DE SF Increase, from 88 to 89OVR
Patrick Willis LB SF Increase, from 98 to 99OVR
LaJuan Ramsey DT STL Added
Leger Douzable DT STL Added
Dominic Douglas LB STL Added
Marc Bulger QB STL Decrease, from 78 to 77OVR
James Laurinaitis LB STL Increase, from 77 to 78OVR
Donnie Jones P STL Increase, from 87 to 90OVR
David Vobora LB STL Moved to ROLB #2 (suspended)
Hollis Thomas DT STL Released to FA
Shane Andrus K TB Added
Matt McCoy LB TB Added
Michael Clayton WR TB Decrease, from 70 to 69OVR
Byron Leftwich QB TB Decrease, from 71 to 69OVR
Josh Johnson QB TB Increase, from 59 to 64OVR
Geno Hayes LB TB Increase, from 69 to 72OVR
Aqib Talib CB TB Increase, from 77 to 82OVR
Cadillac Williams HB TB Increase, from 78 to 82OVR
Gaines Adams DE TB Increase, from 79 to 81OVR
Donald Penn OL TB Increase, from 82 to 83OVR
Marcus Hamilton CB TB Released to FA
Mike Nugent K TB Released to FA
Barrett Ruud LB TB TAK Increase, from 94 to 96TAK
Mark Jones WR TEN Added
Kevin Kaesviharn S TEN Added
Cary Williams CB TEN Added
Kerry Collins QB TEN Decrease, from 77 to 74OVR
Nick Harper CB TEN Decrease, from 77 to 75OVR
Chris Hope S TEN Decrease, from 91 to 89OVR
Cortland Finnegan CB TEN Decrease, from 91 to 90OVR
Michael Griffin S TEN Decrease, from 94 to 91OVR
Nate Washington WR TEN Increase, from 75 to 77OVR
Kenny Britt WR TEN Increase, from 76 to 77OVR
Craig Hentrich P TEN Placed on IR - calf
Chris Henry HB TEN Released to FA
Patrick Ramsey QB TEN Released to FA
Byron Westbrook CB WAS Added
Casey Rabach OL WAS Decrease, from 77 to 75OVR
Justin Tryon CB WAS Increase, from 54 to 60OVR
Chad Rhinehardt OL WAS Increase, from 67 to 72OVR
Reed Doughty S WAS Increase, from 68 to 72OVR
Jason Campbell QB WAS Increase, from 77 to 79OVR
DeAngelo Hall CB WAS Increase, from 79 to 81OVR
Santana Moss WR WAS Increase, from 86 to 87OVR
Reed Doughty S WAS Moved to SS1

Madden NFL 10 - Roster Update #4

VG_Bert — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:12:39 +0000

The latest Madden NFL 10 roster update is now available for download on XBL and the PSN. You can view the entire Madden NFL 10 Roster Update #4 details below:

Bo Scaife - upgrade SPD, Stiff Arm
Santonio Holmes - upgrade routes/catch…85OVR….NOW 87 OVR.
Willie Parker - downgrade….86OVR…NOW 83 OVR.
Steelers OL - bump up PBK, downgrade RBK (with exception of Willie Colon, he made major holes open up against Chicago).
Troy Polamalu - spec catch…was 45!…now 87
John Abraham - Power Move….95 OVR…NOW 96.
Jake Long - PBK Strength downgrade….91OVR…NOW 90.
Derek Cox - CTH, AWR…68OVR…NOW 72.
Sheldon Brown - CTH….was 64…NOW 69.
Mike Goodson - SPD/ACC…was 89spd/93acc…now 91spd/94acc
Caddy Williams - was 75OVR…now 78.
Derrick Ward downgrade - was 83 OVR, now 80 OVR.
DeSean Jackson - Return, SPD, ELUS…98 SPD now…Was 82 OVR, now 84OVR.
Jake Delhomme - Downgrade…was 80OVR, now 75OVR.
Mike Bell - running hard. Was 70OVR, now 76OVR.
Jeremy Shockey - bump…was 85OVR, now 87OVR.
Ronde Barber - Tak, all coverage down Was 84OVR, now 83.
Aqib Talib - TAK down. Was 50, now 45.
Ted Ginn - ACC down, CIT down, Route up.
Jon Beason - juke, catch, elusiveness
Anthony Fasano - CAR down (2 fumbles). Was 70, now 60.
Tony Gonzalez - juke, spec catch, catch. Was 98OVR, now 99OVR.
Michael Clayton - Catch in traffic
Ovie Mughelli - Trucking, speed, catch…Was 86OVR, now 88.
Dan Carpenter - big boost, 85% career, big boot on kickoffs…was 63OVR, now 72OVR.
Aaron Brown - Return, BCV
Detroit secondary downgrade
Adrian Peterson Stiff arm, 99 OVR
Kellen Winslow - drops, CTH low
Patrick Crayton - upgrade…was 75OVR, now 77 OVR.
Sabby Pascatelli - Zone coverage, man cov way down
OJ Atogwe - CTH up, zone. Was 90OVR, now 92OVR.
Hakeem Nicks - CTH drop
London Fletcher - pursuit, tackle…was 89OVR, now 90.
Mario Manningham - quick, ACC, elusiveness…was 64 OVR, now 75.
Kurt Warner - Accuracy down, AWR, THP down….from 93OVR, to 91OVR.
Calais Campbell JMP boost
Darnell Dockett upgrade - was 93OVR, now 96OVR.
Nate Clement man cov bump - was 84OVR, now 85.
Shawntae spencer up man cov…was 68OVR, now 71.
Tim Hightower catch, routes up - was 76 OVR, now 78OVR.
John Carlson upgrade - was 87OVR, now 89.
Allen Barbre downgrade PBK FWK/STR - was 70OVR, now 62OVR.
Jordy Nelson Return up
Tully Banta Cain upgrade - was 65OVR, now 72OVR.
Fred Jackson looked very good, runs hard, speed, great CTH/Routes - was 77OVR, now 80.
Leodis McKelvin RET down, AWR, CAR down
LaDainian Tomlinson - CAR, INJ, TGH down (facemask change)…was 94 OVR, now 92 OVR.
Sproles - upgrade, routes…was 83OVR, now 85.
Darrius Heyward-Bey - CTH down…was 74CTH, now 72 CTH.
Louis Murphy bump - was 68OVR, now 72.
Darren McFadden - power, strong, trucking up, CAR down, ELUS down…was 79OVR, now 81.
Justin Fargas downgrade - was 77 OVR, now 75.
JaMarcus Russell - throw on run down, short accuracy down, deep accuracy up…currently 19/54 for 317 yds and 1TD…was 74OVR, now 72.
Michael Bush - CTH, SPD up, truck down - was 76 OVR, now 77.
Tyvon Branch - TAK up…was 68OVR, now 70.
Chris Johnson - man coverage up, hit power. Speed to 97, OVR was 81, now 83.
L. Nananu upgrade, spec catch, overall…was 64OVR, now 68.
Aaron Scobel - CTH up, zone coverage
Kevin Ellison - man/zone cov down…was 70OVR, now 68.
Ben Watson - spec catch up…was 79OVR, now 80.
Brian Urlacher IR. Added Tim Shaw to Bears.
Shawn Andrews IR. Winston Justice moved to RT1.
Bobby Wade released
Chris Draft released
Jerome Felton added to Lions
Greg Lewis signed to Vikings
Paul Poluszny broken arm - removed off of depth chart
Brandon Rodd removed from Bills
Brad Butler placed on IR (Buf)
Chris Carr return down
DD Lewis - signed by Seattle, LeRoy Hill moved to ROLB3
Robert Gallery boost, INJ down. Was 82OVR, now 85.
Kenny Britt STR, boost
Kroy Biermann - ATL 2 sacks, boost, was 60OVR, now 68.
Josh McCown on IR (foot)
AJ Feeley signed by Carolina
Tim Shaw signed by Chicago
Matt Stafford downgrade was 79OVR, now 78.
Adewale Ogunuleye boost - was 81OVR, now 83.
Chase Blackburn boost - was 59OVR, now 65.
Jeff Faine strained biceps - removed from depth
Added Sean Mahan to Bucs
Hank Baskett released from Eagles (signed to Colts)
Roy Hall removed from Colts
Anthony Gonzalez removed from Colts depth chart (Collie WR2 now)
Pierre Garcon bump - was 62OVR, now 68.
Earl Bennett routes up - was 82RTE, now 84 RTE.
Johnny Knox upgrade with CTH, RTE…was 62OVR, now 68OVR.
Cedric Benson - runs hard, quicker and elusive, was 76OVR, now 80.
DeDe Dorsey removed from Bengals
Gibril Wilson (MIA) tackle downgrade - from 85TAK, to 81TAK.
Ronnie Brown upgrade from 90OVR, to 91.
Jay Ratliff showing unbelievable quickness and athleticism for big DT…upgrade from 89OVR to 91.
Ken Hamlin lack of plays. Downgrade from 84OVR, to 82.
Dominique Rodgers Cromartie SPD increase to 97, ACC to 98, OVR downgrade from 87 to 85 (man and zone hit).
Eric Wright TAK downgrade from 56TAK to 52TAK….ADP ran over this poor guy.
Drew Brees increase to 99 OVR from 97OVR.
Tom Brady downgrade from 97OVR to 96.
Tank Johnson moved to DT2, Pat Sims to DT3 (CIN)
Jonathan Fanene moved to DT from LE
Chris Johnson upgrade from 88OVR to 90OVR.
William Hayes added to Titans
Kevin Vickerson added to Titans
Sen’Derrick Marks jersey number change to 94 (was 72)
Titans DT Depth - Jason Jones made DT1, Tony Brown DT2, Jovan Haye DT3
Edwin Williams added to Redskins
Malcolm Kelly moved to WR2, rating increase from 68OVR to 71.
Tanard Jackson removed from depth chart (TB)
EJ Biggers moved to IR (TB)
Maurice Evans removed from TB
Tim Crowder added to TB
Ruvell Martin added to Rams
Laurent Robinson upgrade - was 68OVR, now 73OVR.
Leon Hall bump, shut down B. Marshall and Greg Jennings…was 79OVR, now 83OVR.
Alex Mack made C1 in Cleveland (Fraley C2)
Brandon Marshall downgrade from 92OVR, to 90OVR.
Steve Slaton CAR from 87 to 81 (after 3 fumbles in 2 games), downgrade 87OVR to 85OVR.
Dallas Clark upgraded from 91OVR to 92OVR.
Jacob Lacey added to Colts
Troy Williamson added to IR (JAX). Mike Sims-Walker now WR2.
Nate Hughes removed from Jaguars (to Free Agency)
Mike Sims-Walker increase from 68OVR to 69.
Tank Tyler boost from 67OVR to 75OVR.
Glenn Dorsey best game as a pro, increase from 75OVR to 77OVR.
Chansi Stuckey increase in routes, CTH - was 67OVR, now 71OVR.
Mark Sanchez bump from 76OVR to 78OVR.
Robert Gallery moved to LG2 (injured). Paul McQuistan moved to LG1 in Oakland.
Samson Satele downgrade from 81OVR to79OVR.
Chris Morris upgrade from 61OVR to 71OVR. Morris moved to C1, Satele C2.
Added Dantrell Savage to Chiefs
Removed Kolby Smith from Chiefs depth chart (inujred)
Added Jackie Battle to Chiefs
Larry Johnson downgrade, not explosive, was 88OVR, now 85.
Alfonso Boone added to Chargers
Jamal Williams placed on IR (SD).
Andre Coleman added to Chargers
Added Corey Clark to Chargers
Removed LJ Shelton from Chargers
Removed Gartrell Johnson from Chargers
Added Brandyn Dombrowski to Chargers
Victor Hobson removed from Arizona
Bertrand Berry increase (2 sacks thru 2 gms), was 69OVR, now 72
Peria Jerry placed on IR (ATL)
Added Vance Walker to Atlanta
Darryn Colledge PBK downgrade (was 75OVR, now 73)
Steve Smith (NYG) increase from 77OVR to 78.
Frank Gore upgrade from 91OVR to 93OVR.
Walter Jones slight downgrade to 93OVR from 94OVR.
Maurice Stovall upgrade (was 61OVR, now 63.
Randy Thomas placed on IR (WASH)
Will Montgomery moved to RG1 (WASH)
Kevin Kolb upgrade to mid and deep acc, was 68 OVR, now 70.
Laurence Maroney CTH downgrade, was 58CTH, now 53.
Adrian Peterson - removed gloves/elbow pads
Darrelle Revis shutting down everyone. Upgrade, was 91OVR, now 93.
Matt Ryan upgrade, was 85OVR, now 87OVR.
Devery Henderson upgrade, was 67OVR, now 69.
Lance Moore downgrade, was 81OVR, now 79.
Marques Colston upgrade, was 87OVR, now 91.
Charles Woodson upgrade, was 93OVR, now 94.
Julian Edelman upgrade, was 58OVR, now 63.
Andre Caldwell upgrade, was 62OVR, now 66
Trent Cole clight upgrade, was 91OVR, now 93.
Steven Jackson slight upgrade, was 92OVR, now 93.
Antwan Odom huge upgrade after 5 sack game (7 total sacks in 2 gms), was 75OVR, now 85OVR.
Jonathan Goodwin upgrade from 67 OVR, to 70.
Akeem Jordan upgrade, was 72OVR, now 73. Play rec, CTH, AWR boosts.
Matt Schaub upgrade, was 78OVR, now 81OVR.
Elvis Dumervil upgrade, was 70OVR, now 74.
Greg Estandia removed from Jags
Ernest Wilford added to Jags
Jeff Garcia added to Eagles
Geno Hayes rating increase (TB) - was 65, now 69.
Michael Huff upgrade (3 INTs so far thru 2 gms), was 70OVR, now 74.
Hiram Eugene bumped up TAK
Michael Gaines (CHI) jersey number now 86
Macho Harris now FS1 for Eagles
Michael Spurlock added to 49ers
Add Dirk Johnson to Bucs
Removed Josh Bidwell from Bucs (IR)
Martin Rucker removed from Browns
Greg Estandia added to Browns
Robert Royal moved to TE1 for Browns
Stephon Heyer (WASH) rating decrease was 70OVR, now 68.
Prescott Burgess traded to Patriots from Ravens
Jamon Meredith added to Bills
Jonathan Stupar added to Bills
Derek Shouman added to IR
Derek Fine moved to TE1 in Buffalo
Will Allen moved to FS1 for Bucs
Jermaine Phillips added to IR (Bucs)
Louis Leonard added to IR (Panthers)
Joe Staley increase - was 86, now 87.
Eric Heitman increase - was 81, now 84.
Tony Pashos decrease in PBK
Adam Snyder decrease in PBK
Danny Amendola added to Rams
Derek Stanley removed from Rams (to FA)
Zachary Bowman moved to CB2 in Chicago
Trumaine McBride removed from Bears (to FA)
DeAngelo Smith added to Bears
Ben Utecht added to IR (CIN)
Added JP Foschi to Bengals
Added Geoffrey Pope to Bengals
Added Drayton Florence to Bills
Added Gibran Hamdan to Bills
Added Jeff Charleston to Saints
Moved Tony Hargrove to DT4 (was LE for Saints)
Added Tony Curtis to Ravens
Added Tiquan Underwood to Jaguars
Terrence McGee new contract with Bills (5yrs/30MIL/no Bonus info at press time)
Turk McBride removed from Chiefs, added to Lions
Pierre Walters added to Chiefs
Jovan Belcher added to Chiefs
Bruce Johnson added to Giants
Terrell Thomas moved to CB2 for Giants
Michael Boley moved to LOLB1 for Giants
Courtney Roby added to Saints
Russ Hochstein added to Broncos
Chad Jackson removed from Broncos
Blake Costanzo added to Browns
Anthony Madison added to Browns
Ray Ventrone added to Browns
Billy Yates added to Browns
Leon Williams removed from Browns
Marc Dile added to Bucs
Arron Sears removed from Bucs (Did Not Report List)
Michael Crabtree removed from 49ers (Not UnderContract)
Added Kelin Dykes to Cardinals
Added Gartrell Johnson to Giants
Added Ricardo Colclough to Chiefs
Removed Travis Daniels from Chiefs
Herb Taylor removed from Chiefs
Bobby Wade added to Chiefs
Added Ropati Pitoitua to Jets
Jordan Senn removed from Colts
Ramon Humber added to Colts
Duke Preston added to Cowboys
Nate Garner added to Dolphins
Erik Walden added to Dolphins
Tracy White added to Eagles
Dimitri Patterson added to Eagles
Removed Diyral Briggs from 49ers
Added Darcy Johnson to Giants
Removed Tutan Reyes from Giants
Added Kennard Cox to Jaguars
Added Courtney Greene to Jaguars
Removed James Wyche from Jaguars
Placed Reggie Hayward on the IR (Jaguars)
Added Julius Williams to Jaguars
Added Steve Weatherford to Jets
Removed AJ Trapasso from Jets (to FA)
Orien Harris removed from Lions
Added Copeland Bryan to Lions
Added Kevin Hobbs to Lions
Added Brad Jones to Packers
Added Spencer Havner to Packers
Added Rich Ohrnberger to Patriots
Removed Ryan Wendell from Patriots
Added Rob Ninkovich to Patriots
Removed William Joseph from Raiders
Moved Richard Seymour to LE1 for Raiders
Removed Ricky Manning from Raiders
Jeff Dugan added to Vikings
Removed Quinton Culberson from Rams
Added Paris Lenon to Rams
David Roach added to Rams
Patrick Bailey added to Steelers
Bruce Davis removed from Steelers
David Johnson added to Steelers
Jeremy Parquet removed from Steelers
Scott Paxson removed from Steelers
Keiwan Ratliff added to Steelers
Stefan Logan made KR1 and PR1
Added John Busing to Texans
Added Glenn Martinez to Texans
Tim Bulman added to Texans
Removed Stanley McClover from Texans (injured)
Added Jeff Zgonina to Texans
Chester Pitts placed on IR (Kasey Studdard now LG1)
Michael Oher increase - was 77OVR, now 79.
Nick Hardwick moved to C2 (injured). Scott Mruczkowski now C1.
Cary Williams removed from Titans
Reggie Hodges added to Titans, now P1
Craig Hentrich removed from depth chart
Thomas DeCoud increase - was 68OVR, now 73.
Roy Williams (DAL) RBK increase
Aaron Rouse removed from Packers
Derrick Martin moved to FS1
Matt Giordano added to Packers

Madden NFL 10 - Play All Franchise - Week 1 Results

VG_Bert — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:42:58 +0000

I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to keep it up (I’m running behind already due to the Offensive Coordinator’s guide work this week), but I’m done with Week 1 at least.

I would like to say that I went undefeated, but 5 fumbles by the Steelers (and 2 INTs) proved to be too much to overcome. So I was 15-1 for the week, lol. I’ve posted results and key stats from Week 1 below.

Titans 35, Steelers 21

Roethlisberger: 32-43, 386 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT
C. Johnson: 13 att, 117 yds, 2 TD
H. Miller: 9 rec, 72 yds

Ravens 14, Chiefs 3

J. Flacco: 14-18, 109 yds, 1 TD
R. Rice: 21 att, 99 yds, 1 TD
B. Engram: 5 rec, 54 yds

Jets 20, Texans 10

M. Schaub: 15-24, 170 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
T. Jones: 26 att, 134 yds, 2 TD
O. Daniels: 4 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD

Vikings 35, Browns 14

B. Favre: 18-21, 215 yds, 2 TD
A. Peterson: 22 att, 60 yds
A. Peterson: 7 rec, 89 yds, 2 TD
C. Taylor: 96 yd kick off return for TD

Eagles 42, Panthers 21

D. McNabb: 20-24, 294 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT
D. Williams: 14 att, 96 yds, 2 TD
B. Westbrook: 8 rec, 201 yds, 1 TD
T. Cole: 2 sacks
J. Peppers: 2 sacks
Q. Demps: 99 yd kick off return for TD

Colts 24, Jaguars 14

P. Manning: 31-42, 266 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
M. Jones-Drew: 14 att, 67 yds, 1 TD
J. Addai: 11 rec, 102 yds
M. Jackson: 83 yd INT return for TD

Bengals 23, Broncos 20 (OT)

C. Palmer: 32-48, 313 yds, 0 TD, 2 INT
K. Moreno: 15 att, 51 yds
C. Ochocinco: 11 rec, 108 yds
D. McBatch: 62 yd INT return for TD

Cowboys 37, Buccaneers 13

T. Romo: 16-25, 283 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
M. Barber: 18 att, 72 yds, 1 TD
M. Stovall: 6 rec, 87 yds

Saints 20, Lions 10

M. Stafford: 12-17, 185 yds, 1 TD
K. Smith: 17 att, 64 yds
P. Thomas: 7 rec, 51 yds
C. Grant: 2 sacks
Brees out 3 weeks with broken ribs

Falcons 17, Dolphins 14

M. Ryan: 15-21, 132 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT
M. Turner: 32 att, 129 yds, 1 TD
D. Bess: 4 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD

Seahawks 14, Rams 13

M. Bulger: 19-26, 215 yds, 1 TD
J. Jones: 15 att, 71 yds
K. Burton: 6 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD
P. Kerney: 2 sacks
R. Bartel: 2 INT
J. Wilson: 105 yd kick off return for TD

Giants 34, Redskins 21

J. Campbell: 12-19, 157 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
B. Jacobs: 30 att, 98 yds, 4 TD
S. Moss: 2 rec, 67 yds, 1 TD
R. Cartwright: 101 yd kick off return for TD

Cardinals 16, 49ers 13

K. Warner: 29-50, 264 yds, 1 TD, 3 INT
F. Gore: 8 att, 73 yds, 1 TD
B. Wells: 9 rec, 76 yds
P. Willis: 11 solo tackles
D. Dockett: 3 sacks

Bears 17, Packers 10

A. Rodgers: 14-18, 166 yds, 1 TD
M. Forte: 23 att, 91 yds, 1 TD
J. Jones: 4 rec, 89 yds, 1 TD

Patriots 45, Bills 17

T. Brady: 21-32, 283 yds, 2 TD, 2 rushing TD
F. Jackson: 13 att, 59 yds
W. Welker: 5 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD
A. Thomas: 2 sacks
C. Kelsay: 2 sacks
S. Springs: 2 INT, 43 yd INT return for TD

Chargers 34, Raiders 20

P. Rivers: 19-30, 291 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
D. McFadden: 16 att, 118 yds, 2 TD
L. Tomlinson: 7 rec, 170 yds, 2 TD
T. Scott: 2 sacks
Q. Jammer: 33 yd INT return for TD
T. Branch: 55 yd INT return for TD

Weekly Awards

AFC Offensive Player of the Week: Tom Brady
AFC Defensive Player of the Week: Shawn Springs

NFC Offensive Player of the Week: Brandon Jacobs
NFC Defensive Player of the Week: Curtis Lofton

Madden Madness: A Girl’s Guide to The Game

VG_Bert — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:22:43 +0000

Recently our very own Philly Ron appeared on CBS News in the Philly area along with his lovely wife Samantha. The focus of the news feature was on how to make the game accessible to your significant other. If you are looking for help getting your lady involved in the game, this article is a must read.

Madden Madness: A Girl’s Guide To The Game
by Nicole Brewer

They say it’s just a game, but for some men it’s everything.

“It’s his passion, it’s what he does,” said virtual sideline wife Samantha Jackson.

For the past 7-years, she’s stood alongside Ron Jackson or “Philly Ron,” as he rose to the top, becoming one of Madden’s all time top players.

“I kinda knew what I was getting into at first, but I didn’t know he was going to be this serious about it,” said Jackson.
And Ron’s not alone. The best selling video game attracts players of all ages.

“Guys look at is as an extension of their ability to control a team, as an extension of their so-called former playing careers,” explained Ron Jackson.

So, how can you get in on the game time action? Start by leveling the playing field.

Click here to read the rest of this feature (be sure to check out the video on the right side of the screen)

Madden NFL 10 - Patch 1

VG_Bert — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:23:24 +0000

Patch #1 has gone live for Madden NFL 10. Details about what the patch addresses can be found below:

Added Super Bowl and Playoff field conditions in Online Franchise
Fixed false start griefing issue with online games
Fixed video player issues (sometimes video would hang) in Online area
Improved quality of uploaded video highlights
Switched ranked online games to seven minute quarters
Random stability fixes
Added playable broadcast camera angle
Tuned slider effectiveness
Made fatigue affect ratings more
Tuned broken tackle chances
Reduced/removed holding on kick attempts
Improved-toe drag catch logic
General pursuit improvements
Man coverage improvements
Fixed double pass online exploit

Madden Season Pass Updates

VG_Bert — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:49:21 +0000

Here is a running list of the update topics for our Madden Season Pass service:

Update #1

Gun Bunch Wk - Verticals
Gun Pack Trips - Packer Slant
Gun Spread - Z Shallow Cross
Singleback Tight Doubles - Curl Drag
Gun Doubles Flex Wing - PA Dig
Hitch With Outside Release
Gun Spread - WR Screen
Nickel 2-4-5 Ray Smoke
3-4 Predator - Cover 2 Sink
3-4 Stack - Hog Buck 3

Update #2

The Return of Brett Favre
Using the Wildcat
Singleback Ace Tight – Quick Game Fade
Gun Spread – PA HB-Screen
Gun Split-Offset – HB Flat
Gun Snugs Flip – WR Corners
Using Vick – Gun Bunch Wk Spacing – Flipped
Far Tight Twins – Quick Toss
46 Bear – Weak 2 Deep (Flipped)
3-4 Normal – 2 Deep MLB Spy Flip

Update #3

3-4 Over - Sting Pinch Zone
Nickel 2-4-5 - Over Storm Brave
Defensive Tackle Pass Rush
4-3 Normal - Cover 3
3-4 Under - Cover 2 Sink
Gun Empty Trey - Curl Flats
QB Sneak from the Gun
Gun Dbls Wing TE - HB Direct Snap
Gun Spread - Curl Flats
Blocking the A Gap

Update #4

Dealing with the Flats
Gun Split Offset – WR Curls
User Catching
Post Wheel Combo
Gun Snugs Flip – PA Eagle Seam
HB Delay Check Down
Gun Tight – Bench Switch
Gun Wing Trio WK – FL Dig
4-3 Under – Slant Crash Left
3-4 Under—Weak Blitz 3

If you are a subscriber, you can go right now to http://www.maddenseasonpass.com to get immediate access to these break downs.

If you aren’t currently a Madden Season Pass subscriber, let me give you a quick bit of information that could really help you out this year.

Each season, new tactics and techniques evolve as the collective minds of the Madden community begin diving into the game.

If you aren’t prepared, you will be in for a rough time of it. Let’s face it, most people don’t have 20-30 hours a week to devote to the game. You want to just hop online, play, and most of all…Win! But you will be facing players who spend hours and hours looking for the perfect play.

Fortunately there is a way for you to go toe to toe with these players…the Madden Season Pass.

Every two weeks, we’ll take you by the hand and give you new weapons for your Madden arsenal — Tips that you can put to use right away.

Plus you’ll discover all the strategies & money plays you’ll need to DOMINATE your opponents all year long.

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