What Happened to Position Editing?

[TeamBuilder]

Why can't we move a RE/LE to OLB in Connected Franchise Mode? In past Maddens we could do this, but not this year?

I'd love to switch my Bengals defense from a 4-3 to a 3-4 but I can't edit Carlos Dunlap to move him from RE to OLB. Why did EA severely limit/dumb down player position editing?

Consider players like Robert Mathis, John Abraham, and Dwight Freeney. They were all defensive ends who are now playing OLB in the NFL. Why can't I do the same with Carlos Dunlap?

Is anyone else having this issue?

[mmorg]

You can do it, but only in the off-season. EA hasn't dumbed down anything. You could have easily found the answer to this by doing a simple search of the forums.

[TeamBuilder]

Quote: Originally Posted by mmorg

You can do it, but only in the off-season. EA hasn't dumbed down anything. You could have easily found the answer to this by doing a simple search of the forums.

I don't know what key words you're using in the search, but I couldn't and still can't find any info on position editing (so I posted this thread).

Anyway, what you're basically saying is that I have to play a whole season before I can edit positions more thoroughly?

[JaymeeAwesome]

Quote: Originally Posted by TeamBuilder

I don't know what key words you're using in the search, but I couldn't and still can't find any info on position editing (so I posted this thread). Anyway, what you're basically saying is that I have to play a whole season before I can edit positions more thoroughly?

Or before even starting the CFM. You can edit after the draft and before you start next season.

[TeamBuilder]

Quote: Originally Posted by JaymeeAwesome

Or before even starting the CFM. You can edit after the draft and before you start next season.

I was going to edit positions before I actually clicked "start franchise" (after selecting my team) but all the options for manage roster are locked.

I may just have to make my own custom roster and use it in CFM. Unfortunately, any players I sign or trade for wouldn't be able to have their positions edited :/

[RM813]

Don't need to actually switch the position, just have the said player moved to the position you want him in the depth chart that position.

[TeamBuilder]

Quote: Originally Posted by RM813

Don't need to actually switch the position, just have the said player moved to the position you want him in the depth chart that position.

I'd be more apt to do that if he didn't take such a large hit in awareness. Plus, it means I have to carry more players at different positions just to compensate for the required number of players at each position.

Guess I'll just have to play through the season and then change my scheme in the offseason.

[RW Nole]

Position changes in CFM are still ridiculous. I drafted a LT that I thought was going to be a depth guy. Turns out he's a gem. Drafted him in the 4th round but he's a 78 overall beast. My LT is 91 overall but my RT was a 77 who had been in the league for 6 years and his contract was almost up. Plus, my rookie was 6'6" 329 lbs and was a better run blocker than pass blocker (ideal RT). So I thought I'd change my LT rookie to RT and start him. Seems logical right?

After the switch from LT to RT, my 78 overall rookie LT turned in to a 64 overall RT. This is just not realistic whatsoever. A small awareness hit is fine but NFL OL can play multiple positions just fine. This is stupid and provides a lack of flexibility that real-life NFL teams don't have to deal with. I'm a fan of Madden 15 but a lack of customization in certain areas is frustrating.