Draft Champions is the best mode in Madden 16.

Even with the long-awaited release of the Connected Franchise patch, there's a good chance that Madden's new mode is still going to get the most use for the time being. And why not? The more Madden releases flashback players like Clinton Portis and Chris Johnson, the more enticing it will be to me.

However, if you've been playing Draft Champions enough, there's a good chance you have come across people who are trying to game the system. Even in a mode that almost ensures a fair playing field for every match, Herman Moore will still play the slot and abuse your 72-rated cornerback on a deep ball because your opponent is not in the good sportsmanship business.

But we're not here to worry about that. I'm here to tell you to stay in your lane and just worry about what you can control. And to do that, I'm here with some of my personal tips on how to draft a quality team in Draft Champions.

Focus Up Front

Establishing yourself on both sides of the line of scrimmage will make a difference. If your opponent has focused more on building up their playmaking on offense, they may have forgotten to address their offensive line. Get yourself a Gerald McCoy or Justin Houston and get into the backfield.

Same goes with your offensive line. Give your quarterback as much time as possible by going with at least three quality offensive linemen to block for you. Take care of the trenches, and you'll play some of your best football.

Snag Your QB Early

I have not had many opportunities to get an elite quarterback in Draft Champions. Russell Wilson has been my only selection as an elite. If you don't lock up the quarterback position early on, you're banking on getting John Elway or Randall Cunningham in the legend round. And if they're not there, good luck throwing with Matt Schaub or Mark Sanchez.

It's not a bad thing to get Matt Ryan or Philip Rivers in the early rounds. If you do that, it will boost your chances of getting an elite receiver to be your top playmaker as you won't have to waste anymore picks on quarterbacks. Getting your signal caller early is not a bad thing. Remember, you don't need the best quarterback, you just need it to not be Matt Schaub.

Get Two Or More Cornerbacks

Remember what I said about players moving guys like Calvin Johnson or Dez Bryant to the slot and abusing your third corner? Well, stack your secondary and get enough firepower to go man to man against those elite receivers from time to time. It's even better if you can get a corner who will go stride for stride with those receivers on deep throws.

Oh, and if they have Herman Moore, double team as much as possible. And just to be clear, I know some will say worry about safeties first as corners don't matter as much. This is not the worst strategy, but if you go this route, look for bigger, taller corners so you can have some freedom to move those safeties around to make plays.

Play Smart

Okay, so I'm really here just to give draft tips, but the way you draft should carry out onto the field as well. A Draft Champions game goes by quick. The score can get out of hand if you try to do too much because usually your opponent will be looking for big plays and deep throws.

So remember to keep an even head and work the clock to your advantage. Much like you should not sweat taking Matt Ryan early in the draft, you should not sweat your opponent. Force your foe to make the play to turn the game around. After all, if you do somehow get stuck with that 72-rated quarterback on your team, the last thing you want to do is get involved in a shootout with a team that has nothing but elites across the board. Play to your team's strengths, use the clock and force your opponent to win the game with as little time as possible.