Madden NFL 17 Address All 3 Phases of the Game: Offense, Defense & Special Teams

[jpdavis82]

Quote: Originally Posted by StevenSD

We definitely get the 'new/improved AI defensive system' line every year.

True but we've never had anything about gap assignments or force defenders.

[Aggies7]

Quote: Originally Posted by StevenSD

We definitely get the 'new/improved AI defensive system' line every year.

Personally, when they announced the WR/DB interactions last year, many did not believe it would live up to the hype and in my opinion it did. The interactions along with balls finally being deflected into the air (instead of dropping to the ground like a 5 point weight) were a breath of fresh air

So when they say they are focusing on gap assignments and line interactions on Defense this year, I will believe them. Like I said in my opinion they came through last year, so I trust they will this year.

[Toupal]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

Welcome to the dark side, you are starting to believe.

I am just hoping their plans for franchise include customization.

[ChicagoChris]

The fact that special teams is FINALLY addressed is a day 1 purchase for me. About time that this part of the game is included.

[khaliib]

Really hope that players will attempt more low tackles.
The high tackle attempt by a smaller player (#11) just would not happen against a player as physical as Gronk.

So with the new defensive features, I hope there is some AI "tackle logic" to consider some aspect of the offensive player they're attempting to bring down.

Hopefully the "coffin-kick" is gone and high hanging punts are in.

The big question though with special teams is the role of the "Snapper" as most of missed FG's are due to the snap and/or hold, more so, than the accuracy of the kicker.

[redsfan4life]

Hey,

FORMATION SUBS!

Please. Please. Please.

I've wanted this for 5 years if not more.

[Junior Moe]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsfan4life

If there's anything I've learned with Madden over the years, it's that talk is cheap. Many times they have promised something and failed to deliver. So I think people would be wise to be in a SHOW ME mindset.

Pessimism towards Madden is certainly warranted. I won't poo poo anyone not swayed, yet. I like, no love, what I am seeing and hearing so far. I know the game wont be perfect. It'll still be "Madden". But they are focusing (at least acknowledging) on the substantive stuff I care about as far as football is concerned. That counts for something so I'm gonna support Rex and crew full bore (not be a cheerleader) now that we have a dev team that seems to get it and has backed up their words so far. I'm in. I'd rather support these guys now and have them continue down this path than to give off the vibe that they aren't good enough (not saying that you or anyone is or anything) only to have another team in there a year or so from now focusing on God knows what. I can't front, Rex has been strait up and delivered and it has shown in the end product. Which is the only thing that matters. M16 is a good game. M17 is looking to be even better just by these few tidbits. Madden looks to finally have stability now and a more sim oriented crew. I remember the others and the product they put out. In Rex I trust!

[NateDogPack12]

I'm so very excited about this rendition of Madden. Many of you that have seen my posts know that I'm by no means an apologist for this game, but I'm going to be optimistic this cycle. I think this team has worked hard the last one or two rounds and we are finally heading in a really positive direction.


The real test will be to see what's under the hood. The little things matter and will make or break the game.