Madden NFL 17 Defensive Gaps, Alignment, Assignment, Technique, Blocking & Much More

[Junior Moe]

Madden is coming with it this year. I love it! This should really separate the defenses this year and make offense both more challenging and rewarding. As well as create more of a chess match on defense.

[charter04]

Wow. Now we are talking. If all this works as advertised this is the best real football additions Madden has had in years. As a fan of real football strategy I'm pumped.

[Herschie]

Blah, blah, blah. I'm getting deja vu for some reason. Didn't they say that they were going to improve the defense last year? Didn't happen. I'm waiting for people's impressions on here before I pick it up this year, if I pick it up. Every year they make it seem like this is going to be THE year that Madden will knock our socks off, and each year it comes up short. I usually get it on release night, but I'm waiting to see if it's worth it this year.

Now if it turns out that this game is fantastic, and everyone says that defense plays correctly, and there are other improvements, I'll make a beeline to Gamestop, trust me. But I'm going to have to wait.

[kingsofthevalley]

As long as the A.I. knows how to utilize these additions, all will be well.

[SolidSquid]

Still awaiting confirmation on Sam and Will LBs. devs never respond to me on Twitter

[OhMrHanky]

Wow. I think I just crapped my pants!!! Lol. This sounds AWESOME!!! And, may be the single greatest addition to any madden title. If this is implemented correctly, THIS will make the game feel like it feels on Sundays. And, this will FINALLY make running the ball MAKE SENSE!!! And, it will finally make playing as a MLB MAKE SENSE, as well!!! This actually sounds like REAL football. And, honestly, to the casuals, arcade style, tourney guys, this will ultimately play better for them as well, I believe. I have always felt that once madden football ACTUALLY PLAYS FOOTBALL, everyone will be happy. I may find it hard to play M16, anymore! Lol, as I can't wait to see some proper gap fit play. Go, MADDEN!! Excellent blog, too. Great explanations of what's coming.


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[Palm Bay Pro]

Saw nothing about assigning your best corner to their best wide receiver

[jpdavis82]

Quote: Originally Posted by Palm Bay Pro

Saw nothing about assigning your best corner to their best wide receiver

There was nothing in there about the passing game, but next week Rex is going to talk about all the new zones and stuff so we should find out then.