Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

[UltraHD]

Hey guys,

I believe everyone has certain philosophies/rules they follow to making a solid team in Franchise Mode and was just wondering what they might be?

Personally I always do 4 things regardless which team I am coaching in order to build a winner...

• Building a solid Offensive Line - The core of any offense starts here in my opinion. This is one of the first things I try to achieve as you won't win many games with a weak OL unit. When bringing in new players, I like to go for young ones with high potential allowing my team to have a great Offensive Line for years too come.

• Selecting a Franchise/Future Quarterback - Obviously a vital part to any team, I want too have my future Quarterback on my Roster as soon as possible. Weather they are picked up via Trade or the Draft this is a position which needs to be rectified immediately as it can change the direction of any Franchise Team.

• Accumulation of Draft Picks - Another thing I do is plan for the future, weather it's during my first season, second or third it doesn't matter. I always want to make sure the future looks bright so as apposed to cutting players who may have value, I attempt to trade each of them in order to gain as many Draft Picks as possible going forward. Even if they are 4th-7th Rounders, they all count for something. 7th Rounders may not have that much value too some people however whenever the Draft comes along, I always trade it away and some teams offer future 5th Round Picks which of corse is a no brainer.

• Defense does win Championships - EA have taken it upon themselves in recent years to make Defense more important just as it is in real life, and it shows in Madden. Starting from the D-Line right up until the Secondary, I want my Defense to have plenty of depth with quality starters. I don't want to be getting torched by the run or disected via the pass. That's why I develop a no fly zone and an intimidating pass rush to ensure I have the best chance of getting off the field. This is were the accumulation of Draft Picks come in handy so they give you the opportunity to execute trades.

Please feel free to share your philosophies in building a Franchise Team, ones that you stick by regardless of the team you are controlling!

[rich8682]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

Hey guys,

I believe everyone has certain philosophies/rules they follow to making a solid team in Franchise Mode and was just wondering what they might be?

Personally I always do 4 things regardless which team I am coaching in order to build a winner...

• Building a solid Offensive Line - The core of any offense starts here in my opinion. This is one of the first things I try to achieve as you won't win many games with a weak OL unit. When bringing in new players, I like to go for young ones with high potential allowing my team to have a great Offensive Line for years too come.

• Selecting a Franchise/Future Quarterback - Obviously a vital part to any team, I want too have my future Quarterback on my Roster as soon as possible. Weather they are picked up via Trade or the Draft this is a position which needs to be rectified immediately as it can change the direction of any Franchise Team.

• Accumulation of Draft Picks - Another thing I do is plan for the future, weather it's during my first season, second or third it doesn't matter. I always want to make sure the future looks bright so as apposed to cutting players who may have value, I attempt to trade each of them in order to gain as many Draft Picks as possible going forward. Even if they are 4th-7th Rounders, they all count for something. 7th Rounders may not have that much value too some people however whenever the Draft comes along, I always trade it away and some teams offer future 5th Round Picks which of corse is a no brainer.

• Defense does win Championships - EA have taken it upon themselves in recent years to make Defense more important just as it is in real life, and it shows in Madden. Starting from the D-Line right up until the Secondary, I want my Defense to have plenty of depth with quality starters. I don't want to be getting torched by the run or disected via the pass. That's why I develop a no fly zone and an intimidating pass rush to ensure I have the best chance of getting off the field. This is were the accumulation of Draft Picks come in handy so they give you the opportunity to execute trades.

Please feel free to share your philosophies in building a Franchise Team, ones that you stick by regardless of the team you are controlling!

Defense always my priority. Followed by the O-line, then the run game. I play a more old school kind of game, my QBs rarely get even 3500 yards.

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[goillini03]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

Defense always my priority. Followed by the O-line, then the run game. I play a more old school kind of game, my QBs rarely get even 3500 yards.

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Agree 100%. I need good line play number 1, with the rest of my defense coming in at the second level of priority. As long as my QB can throw on the run, I can even overcome a suspect o line.

[wellred]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

I run a 3-4 and a run heavy west coast offense. When Im building my team my goal is to out physical everybody. The most important position I look at is big nasty 3-4 ends. This is the cornerstone of my defense when it comes to stopping the run. Then I stockpile 3-4 edge rushers who just want to get after and hit people. You can never have too many of those guys, they dont have to be genius's they just have to hate qbs. Lastly I need athletic safties. As the last line of the defense thats a pretty obvious one. Everyone on the D has to be able to tackle, so I prefer bigger stronger corners.

Dont like qbs theyre babies. Give me a durable guy with a good carry rating. WR's who look more like TE's, and TE's who look like Dlineman. Olineman who look like they ate several small children. The RB should be a likeable guy because nobody else on the team is.

[T5063]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

I usually focus on defence and a punishing passing game.

[SuperSeahawks]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

Cool thread, here's mine:

Offense: A dynamic passing attack with a QB who has some mobility and a RB who can catch the football. Mix in the run throughout the game, but hopefully lean on the running game in the 4th quarter when ahead.

Defense: Size, speed, strength. That is what it really comes down to for me at least. I've never run a 3-4, but I'm building a team with two run stuffers plus a DE who can put some pressure on the QB. Two pass rushers on the edges at OLB and two athletic players at ILB. Speed and size at CB (2 out of 3 coverage abilities between man, zone, and press). A FS who can play the deep zone and another who can man up on TE's and RB's.

Primarily I like to build through the draft and fill some holes in free agency with mid-tier players.

[shadowkaga]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

The first things i usually look for are franchise K/P- find em and im set for the next 13-15 years. Then i build my defense from the outside in. For offense i put all the pieces in place before i go looking for a franchise qb

[ajra21]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

OL & pass rush.

once i have those, i'm flexible on the rest. sometimes i'll ground n pound it; sometimes i'll pass it.

but always OL & pass rush first.

[ggsimmonds]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

When it comes to drafting I follow the best available that fits my scheme philosophy.

My team philosophy is:
My base defense is a 4-3 under with a single high safety.
Defense takes priority, and from defense, corners are #1. I prefer man corners that can press.
My FS is a pure cover guy. He must be able to play center field and make plays.
My SS is a tough one. I ask him to do a lot. He has to play the run, frequently cover the TE in man coverage, play a deep zone and occasionally blitz. It usually takes me a while to find the right guy but once I do my defense improves a great deal.
The Will backer is my star LB. He makes the plays in the running game and will lead my team in tackles. Will be my fastest LB, and must be able to diagnose runs quickly and get to the ballcarrier.
The mike LB is similar to the will. Whereas Will is athletically gifted and should run free, my mike must be better at taking on blocks. Block shed, prc, tak pur all must be very high.
Sam is kind of the odd man out. In today's NFL I am in my nickel set more than my base defense. He is typically the biggest and strongest of my linebackers.
On my defensive line I prioritize run stuffing interior linemen over elite edge rushers. I usually get one DT who is good for only stopping the run, so str and block shed must be excellent. My other DT is a prototypical 3 tech guy. He should help against the run, but he also must be able to consistently beat guards 1v1 in the pass rush. Tends to be a highly paid player (think Warren Sapp).
My ends -- nothing really special. I prefer power rushers because they are usually better against the run. I like to have one speed rushing specialist for dime groups (sub out DT#2, move RE to DT)

On offense:
QB -- most important attribute is SAC, followed by MAC. As long as throw power is above 88 I don't really care what it is. I've got no problem playing a veteran as a rental.
HB -- One cut guy. Must be able to hit the hole quickly. I want a guy that can run inside and outside effectively.
WR #1 (x) -- Red zone threat type WR. He needs to be able to go up and make tough catches.
WR #2 (slot) -- I want a route runner/possession guy. Get open underneath and make the grab. Fairly simple right?
WR #3 (z) -- This is where I want speed. Just run down the field dude.
TE -- A very important part of my team. I prefer good height, but that is secondary to high acceleration, agility, and speed. If he is 1v1 with a linebacker it must be a mismatch. This is a position where I often take projects.

Oline -- I don't have a preference between maulers and zone blockers. Generally whoever is my best long term player I try to match future players with him.

On defense my mindset is stop the pass first, then the run.

On offense I prefer 10+ play drives using short passes and runs, but the threat of the deep ball should always be there.

On drafting, I trade out of the first more often than not. It is something of a cycle. Trade down 2 straight years, then in year 3 trade up to a top 10 or hopefully 5 pick to draft a stud. Other than that I am the lord of the middle rounds.

[Armige]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

Draft for talent, free agency and trade for need.
In terms of positions, yeah the O and D lines then pass rush.

[underdog13]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

Defense, nothing is more infuriating then playing with a defense that makes you feel helpless.

[rich8682]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

Defense, nothing is more infuriating then playing with a defense that makes you feel helpless.

Been going thru a ton of that in my temporary cfm with Philly. Wentz has decided to fumble 11 times and throw 10 picks in 6 games. That combined with my garbage secondary has cost me 3 games. 0-6.

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[underdog13]

Re: Your philosophies to building a winning team in Franchise Mode

Been going thru a ton of that in my temporary cfm with Philly. Wentz has decided to fumble 11 times and throw 10 picks in 6 games. That combined with my garbage secondary has cost me 3 games. 0-6.

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3-8 Bears here checking in. Db's and Lb's can't cover for crap.

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[rich8682]

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3-8 Bears here checking in. Db's and Lb's can't cover for crap.

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Yeah when AWR and PRC is anything less than 80 guys seem to be useless in coverage.

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[underdog13]

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Yeah when AWR and PRC is anything less than 80 guys seem to be useless in coverage.

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I hope to draft a CB in the first round as my #2 guy is 66ovr. Also going to be switching the bears back to a 4-3. Haven't decided if I want to move Mcphee to DT or DE. I'm leaning DT.

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