Back on Top | New England Patriots Franchise (Madden 12)

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Back on Top | A New England Patriots Franchise
Game: Madden NFL 12
System: Xbox 360
Difficulty: All-Madden (No Sliders)
Quarter Length: 15 Minutes
Pre-Existing Injuries: Off

Alright, hey guys. I've had a few franchises before, but got a new xbox and couldn't convert the saved games over, so I'm starting new again. Now that I know I won't have any problems with my hard drive or none of that I should have a long lasting franchise. What I plan to do with this franchise is build a better defense revolving around Jerod Mayo and Vince Wilfork. Also, at some point throughout the season, if I find out Ryan Mallett is not the answer, then I will draft someone else to take over the great Tom Brady. I am going to control everything from free agency, staff signing, draft picks, trades and releases, cuts, etc. I always do All-Madden as I feel that's the best challenge and I feel like I'm going to be catching a little break using this team as my former franchises included the Jaguars and Colts. Throughout this entire franchise I will gladly take anyone's opinions on how I can make this 'chise better so please I insist on some criticism. I know I will enjoy it and I hope you guys do as well. Btw I made the banner, thanks to kesleypro for the designs he does (that's where I got the entire design idea from).

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Rivals

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Season Recaps
2010 Season
Overall Record: 14-2
Divisional Record: 5-1
Conference Record: 10-2
Playoffs: Lost Divisional Round, New York Jets 28-21
Awards: Tom Brady - MVP, Bill Belichick - Coach of the Year

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Schedules
2010 Schedule

New England Patriots 2010-2011 Regular Season Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Week 1	vs Cincinnati Bengals	W 38-24
Week 2	at New York Jets	L 14-28
Week 3	vs Buffalo Bills	W 38-30
Week 4	at Miami Dolphins	W 41-14
Week 5	Bye Week
Week 6	vs Baltimore Ravens	W 23-20
Week 7	at San Diego Chargers	W 23-20
Week 8	vs Minnesota Vikings	W 28-18
Week 9	at Cleveland Browns	L 14-34
Week 10	at Pittsburgh Steelers	W 39-26
Week 11	vs Indianapolis Colts	W 31-28
Week 12	at Detroit Lions	W 45-24
Week 13	vs New York Jets	W 45-3
Week 14	at Chicago Bears	W 36-7
Week 15	vs Green Bay Packers	W 31-27
Week 16	at Buffalo Bills	W 34-3
Week 17	vs Miami Dolphins	W 38-7

2011 Schedule

New England Patriots 2011-2012 Regular Season Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Week 1	at Miami Dolphins
Week 2	vs San Diego Chargers
Week 3	at Buffalo Bills
Week 4	at Oakland Raiders
Week 5	vs New York Jets
Week 6	vs Dallas Cowboys
Week 7	Bye Week
Week 8	at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 9	vs New York Giants
Week 10	at New York Jets
Week 11	vs Kansas City Chiefs
Week 12	at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 13	vs Indianapolis Colts
Week 14	at Washington Redskins
Week 15	at Denver Broncos
Week 16	vs Miami Dolphins
Week 17	vs Buffalo Bills

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Offseason
2011 Offseason
Free Agency Signings: WR Chad Ochocinco, DT Albert Haynesworth
Draft Picks

New England Patriots 2011 Draft Recap
Pick	Player	College	Pos	Ht	Wt
17	Nate Solder	Colorado	OT	6'8"	319
33	Ras-I Dowling	Virginia	CB	6'1"	198
56	Shane Vereen	Cal	HB	5'8"	203
73	Stevan Ridley	LSU	HB	5'11"	225
74	Ryan Mallett	Arkansas	QB	6'6"	253
138	Marcus Cannon	TCU	OG/OT	6'5"	358
159	Lee Smith	Marshall	TE	6'6"	268
194	Markell Carter	Central Arkansas	LB/DE	6'3"	240
219	Malcolm Williams	TCU	CB	5'11"	200

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Preseason Week 1
Patriots Make Their First Cuts Before the Game, All Offense
Foxborough, MA -- The Patriots have cut their first four players, which happen to be all offensive players. HB Kevin Faulk, TE Danny Aiken, C Ryan Wendell and RG Rich Ohrnberger have been cut. Kevin Faulk is the most surprising to us as he is a great receiving running back, but I guess the new rookie running backs will take his place.

Matchup Preview *|* Preseason Week 1
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Jacksonville Jaguars (0-0, 0-0 Away)		New England Patriots (0-0, 0-0 Home)
Injury Report None None Game Notes New England: I am looking forward to seeing the two rookie running backs, Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley. I am interested in seeing if any of them can take over the number 2 spot or possibly the number 1 spot. I'm also looking forward to a couple of other rookies as well. Ryan Mallett is one to watch as he is going to be developed under Tom Brady until Brady retires, so it will be interesting to see how he plays. Also rookie corner Ras-I Dowling comes in under McCourty and Arrington. I would like to see how he plays against the slot receiver. Jacksonville: Blaine Gabbert will obviously be the one to watch for this team as he will probably be the starting quarterback. I would like to see how Gabbert does against a well known bad pass defense. New additions Paul Posluszny and Clint Session will take over at Linebacker. Paul Posluszny was 5th last year in total tackles and is coming from the Buffalo Bills to help out the Jaguars rush defense.

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Great detail and effort so far. Looking forward to watching!

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Hey thanks man. Alright guys I really can't stand pre-season and I really tried this time but it seems I just cant do it haha I really can't stand and I honestly don't know why. I am going to simulate every pre-season but Ill let you know who I cut throughout at least. I'm going to continue with week 1 so stay tuned. Sorry for the hiatus everyone.