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Pat
08-21-2005, 06:56 PM
i was wondering what you guys would do with them, because i started off with them and i am in week 7. i really like franchise and i enjoy reading about other people's franchises so imput would be great.
i don't like to make my team look too different and i try to keep it as realistic as possible. i play all pro with cpu sliders pushed up one for all categories. i am 3-2 so far and it's been a rough year for david carr.
i decided to sign vinnie testeverde as insurance, and i let the CPU get first crack at the FA's. i picked up terrance shaw and cut lewis sanders. my FS marcus coleman went down in preseason so i traded for idrees bashir of the panthers, i think i gave them a third round pick, and i got a third round pick from dallas by giving them LT victor riley and WR jabar gaffney, i also got kurt vollers for OT depth. i'm getting better with the cone, but i cant find a steady PB. domanick davis is a beast, along with my top rated defense.
BTW, i use 7 minute quarters, they have been the norm for me the past 2 years. i dunno when to put travis johnson into the starting lineup bc gary walker has been good.
what settings do u people use who PLAY games, bc simming is too boring for me. if i play less than 7, my D doesn't make enough tackles and i would probably run for too many yards if i play longer than 7. i tried all madden also in preseason and i struggled.

Clumzie
08-21-2005, 08:27 PM
I play my franchise on all madden mode and sliders at default. I only sign free agents if someone goes down or the player overall is less than 75. I only trade for other players if I know they will not start for the season. Like Fabrian Washington he is 5th on depth chart and get's no play time then I go with them. I only trade my old guys for round pics like from age 32 and up. If they playing well and is the key to the team I keep them. I only sim the preseason but nothing else at all.

coolwizard23
08-21-2005, 09:02 PM
i started one with the 49ers and traded my worst te and the worst dt on my team to the bears for Lyman. (TE) i have bears in superstar mode and Lyman catches everything i throw. I am playing on all pro, and picked 49ers since they were worst team.

Coach Stag
08-21-2005, 09:12 PM
I like using the Texans, LOVE Andre and Carr.

I usually run a Philly franchise and then start a Texans 'chise when I get bored.

I use ALL-PRO, defaults, 5-6 minute quarters. I sim about 3/4 of each season.

I try to keep things as realistic as possible. I don't sign very man FA, only fill needs, only upgrade when really needed, don't trade for guys the other team would NEVER let go, etc.