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mjavon · 07-13-2013, 11:41 PM

I've played probably around ten games now and I've noticed when the CPU returns punts and kicks, the result is essentially the same or close to the same every time. I've had reasonable success returning them myself but it'd be cool to have to worry about dangerous AI returners as well. Has anyone else had this problem?

Popa721 · 07-13-2013, 11:53 PM

No. I've had 2 kick returns already on me, including one with no time left to win the game. CPU.

StoneCalf · 07-14-2013, 12:55 AM

The CPU has not had a special teams TD on me yet. Really the best they've done is get it out to close to midfield a time or two. I would like to see the CPU do better. One thing I need to make time to do is go into formation subs and take out many of my "starters" that are on my special teams coverage team. This should enable the CPU to have a better, more realistic shot at a great return, plus my starting defensive DB's wouldn't have that little bit of fatigue gone that was spent on ST coverage.

mjavon · 07-14-2013, 02:35 AM

Still haven't had any big kick returns against me, but Purdue finally broke a 43 yard punt return on me with one of their impact players.

akacesfan · 07-14-2013, 02:48 AM

The Rutgers guy had multiple 50+ yard returns against me. I haven't allowed a TD on a kick return yet, but I've come close.

BellSKA · 07-14-2013, 09:10 AM

I first started playing with Ultimate Team and used B. Sanders to run back kicks. I ran back 3 in as many games and thought it was strange. I then stated playing my dynasty more and figured out what the problem is.

I've always been a really good 'coffin corner' kicker. That leaves more time for the returner to run up the side line and less time for your defense to get into position. For some reason, your outside 2 defenders on the kickoff cannot break those blocks and the returner will break a huge run. I've seen it as the returner and as the defending team. I've even tried choosing coverage to the side I'm kicking to and same results.

I suggest choosing kickoff middle and kicking to either the right or left hash, which ever you can kick to with consistency. Holding the returning team inside the 30 is a victory.

As the returning team, go to the sideline you're kicked to. Stay on the hash and don't use sprint until 5-7 yards before the wall. Crack your right analog to the sideline you're running to and take off down that sideline after you break past the wall. You'll start hearing Herbie say the kicker saved a big gain a lot more.

BleedGreen710 · 07-14-2013, 09:37 AM

Lack of big returns? Sounds realistic to me!

buickbeast · 07-14-2013, 10:03 AM

I'm pretty happy with the returns this year. I've returned one and had a fair # of big returns. CPU has returned two and has also had some go for big yardage.

07-13-2013, 11:41 PM	#1
mjavon MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Denver	Lack of Big Returns I've played probably around ten games now and I've noticed when the CPU returns punts and kicks, the result is essentially the same or close to the same every time. I've had reasonable success returning them myself but it'd be cool to have to worry about dangerous AI returners as well. Has anyone else had this problem?

07-13-2013, 11:53 PM	#2
Popa721 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Oct 2012	Re: Lack of Big Returns No. I've had 2 kick returns already on me, including one with no time left to win the game. CPU. buickbeast likes this.

07-14-2013, 12:55 AM	#3
StoneCalf Data Logger OVR: 1 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Deep South Posts: 575 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Lack of Big Returns The CPU has not had a special teams TD on me yet. Really the best they've done is get it out to close to midfield a time or two. I would like to see the CPU do better. One thing I need to make time to do is go into formation subs and take out many of my "starters" that are on my special teams coverage team. This should enable the CPU to have a better, more realistic shot at a great return, plus my starting defensive DB's wouldn't have that little bit of fatigue gone that was spent on ST coverage. minushuman likes this. __________________ NCAA FB 2003 - 2014 Dynasties All time record: 1511-429 145 dynasty seasons, no simming 18 time National Champions 53 Conference Championships NCAA 14: 614-182

07-14-2013, 02:35 AM	#4
mjavon MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Denver	Re: Lack of Big Returns Still haven't had any big kick returns against me, but Purdue finally broke a 43 yard punt return on me with one of their impact players.

07-14-2013, 02:48 AM	#5
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07-14-2013, 09:10 AM	#6
BellSKA Pro OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jena, Germany	Re: Lack of Big Returns I first started playing with Ultimate Team and used B. Sanders to run back kicks. I ran back 3 in as many games and thought it was strange. I then stated playing my dynasty more and figured out what the problem is. I've always been a really good 'coffin corner' kicker. That leaves more time for the returner to run up the side line and less time for your defense to get into position. For some reason, your outside 2 defenders on the kickoff cannot break those blocks and the returner will break a huge run. I've seen it as the returner and as the defending team. I've even tried choosing coverage to the side I'm kicking to and same results. I suggest choosing kickoff middle and kicking to either the right or left hash, which ever you can kick to with consistency. Holding the returning team inside the 30 is a victory. As the returning team, go to the sideline you're kicked to. Stay on the hash and don't use sprint until 5-7 yards before the wall. Crack your right analog to the sideline you're running to and take off down that sideline after you break past the wall. You'll start hearing Herbie say the kicker saved a big gain a lot more.

07-14-2013, 09:37 AM	#7
BleedGreen710 Eagles Fan OVR: 6 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 4,036	Re: Lack of Big Returns Lack of big returns? Sounds realistic to me! MakePlaysOrDie likes this.

07-14-2013, 10:03 AM	#8
buickbeast Banned OVR: 14 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL GO CANES!	Re: Lack of Big Returns I'm pretty happy with the returns this year. I've returned one and had a fair # of big returns. CPU has returned two and has also had some go for big yardage.

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