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Madden NFL 16: Five Teams to Consider for your Franchise

11:46 AM - May 20, 2015 by RaychelSnr

The news of Odell Beckham Jr. being voted the youngest ever to be on the cover of Madden is still fresh, and it’s also the first first sign that the game’s release is on the horizon.

Which means there’s only one thing to do: Figure out what team to dominate your Connected Franchise with next season.

For some, picking a team for a franchise mode is almost as important as anything you will ever do in your life. That’s why we’re getting this out of the way now, three months before the game comes out. With the NFL Draft and free agency finished (at least for the most part beyond some post-June 1 cuts that may shake things up), there’s a little more roster clarity.

Having a three-month head start might help you clear your head and figure out what team is a better option for you. On some level, it would make sense to make a case for each of the 32 teams, but hopefully narrowing it down to just five teams will help crystallize things a bit more.

Important note: Tampa Bay and Tennessee are obvious choices that will be omitted from this list. A lot of people will jump at the chance to play with Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota. For this list, we’ll look beyond those two teams.

Here are five teams, in no particular order, which you should think about for your franchise mode in Madden 16.

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# 21 FreeGordon12 @ 05/26/15 09:38 PM

Loving that painted on blue armband

Almost as cool as those painted on half sleeves they hook some players up with on here

# 22 The JareBear @ 06/19/15 10:19 PM

I was going to start a thread about best teams to use this year, but saw that this one is basically already opening up that discussion.

Since we have now seen the game in action a bit at E3 and know a little about what to expect, I have been thinking about what team I should draft (assuming they are available) for online CFM this year.

It's a tough call for me.

My hometown team is the Broncos:

I can get a good year from Manning and hopefully draft someone or groom Osweiler to take over in year 2. DT should be a beast this year with that speed and athleticism, Emmanual Sanders should be a great second option and a good RAC guy, and Cody Latimer, with some development, should be a sleeper hit in this years game (and real life too) with his size and skill set. A corp of decent-pretty good young running backs. On defense you got Ware, first round pick Shane Ray, and Von Miller going after the QB in Phillip's 3-4 defense. Talib, Chris Harris (super underrated player), Roby, and TJ Ward in the secondary.

However I am kind of enamored with some other teams:

Titans:

Love Mariota, has a couple WRs who can make plays. Has some pretty good players on defense to build around.

Rams

Love the d-line, was hoping to run a 3-4 this year but with that line wouldn't mind just sending them out there and letting them loose.

Love Nick Foles and Gurley, some WRs with playmaking ability, Cook is a beast TE in the game.

Buccs:

Rookie QB with huge arm, WRs who can go up and make those physical catches. One of the better defensive players in the game on their d-line

The Colts are a team I know I would never get but they should be a very tough team this year as well

Jets look solid too

# 23 Sheba2011 @ 06/20/15 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CM Hooe


	We're still making Jacksonville to London jokes even though the Jaguars are contractually tied Jacksonville for the next two decades, I see. I'll be giving the Bills, Vikings, and Titans (of course) some spins when I get the game.

To be fair the Arizona Coyotes were contractually tied to Glendale for 15 years and that suddenly ended. I know it's a different sport with less of a fan base but in the world of sports anything is possible.

# 24 Sheba2011 @ 06/20/15 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBuddyHobbs


	Does anybody else have OCD about not wanting to play as their favorite team? For some reason I can't do it. I don't even know why.

I can never play as my favorite team (the Patriots), I think for the most part it's because they are already a SB caliber team and I like to rebuild. But I always find myself signing former Pats players in free agency lol. I used to play as the worst teams (Oakland, Jax, Cleveland etc) but last year I started to take those middle tier teams who are close but will never win a SB (like Cincy, SD, Atlanta etc) and completely rebuild them.

# 25 Hova57 @ 06/20/15 09:23 AM

Playing with my eagles draft a qb my second year and probably groom a fs.

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# 26 Joseph_Baseball @ 07/01/15 04:14 PM

I will be using the eagles (my favorite team), after I'm finished with them I will either relocate the jaquars to London or use the jets

# 27 Joseph_Baseball @ 07/01/15 04:16 PM

When I use the eagles I will probably try to trade for mariota

# 28 BleedGreen710 @ 07/01/15 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBuddyHobbs


	Does anybody else have OCD about not wanting to play as their favorite team? For some reason I can't do it. I don't even know why.

how is that 'OCD' ? do people just call it OCD now when they don't want to do something?

# 29 Aggies7 @ 07/01/15 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedGreen710


	how is that 'OCD' ? do people just call it OCD now when they don't want to do something?

Maybe he meant superstitious(sp?). May sound stupid but for the first year of CFM I try and replicate what moves the Broncos actually make.

# 30 4thQtrStre5S @ 07/01/15 05:38 PM

It wouldn't be OCD, by definition, but I understand the intent, and yes, I avoid playing with my true favorite team, which are the Packers...

# 31 kaletore11 @ 07/01/15 07:42 PM

I don't think I ever played a single game as the Saints, simply can't do it.

# 32 camo @ 07/01/15 08:32 PM

I will be running a Steelers cfm and an undetermined team sporting Tim Tebow at qb

# 33 Jarbeez @ 07/13/15 11:07 AM

I'm the opposite. I can't seem to get too involved if I'm not playing as my hometown team. I feel like a traitor if I do.

# 34 BreakingBad2013 @ 07/13/15 12:22 PM

Surprised the Eagles aren't on this list. Best backfield in the league, (DeMarco Murray, Darren Sproles, Ryan Matthews)

Their WRs are young and going to be very highly rated with Chip Kelly. (Jordan Matthews, Nelson Agolar, Josh Huff, throw Zach Ertz in there.)

Their OL needs 2 pieces, if OL matters in madden. Very athletic
(Jason Peters, Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson)

Their secondary will be fun again.
(Byron Maxwell, Malcolm Jenkins, Walter Thurmond, Nolan Carrol/rookie Eric Rowe)

Their Front 7 will be good wether you do 3-4 or 4-3
(Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, Thornton, Connor Barwin, with OLB Mychal Kendricks, ILB Kiko Alonso, OLB DeMeco Ryans /// OLB Graham, MLB 2 of any of the 3 named, OLB Barwin, Cox, Thornton, and Bennie Logan.

And you'll have a fun QB battle with Bradford, Sanchez, and TeBow. I can't wait for Bradford to shine in this offense, gonna be a top10 QB this season IF healthy. His arm strength and accuracy is way underrated in Madden.

Very Young team.

# 35 Sheba2011 @ 07/13/15 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakingBad2013


	Surprised the Eagles aren't on this list. Best backfield in the league, (DeMarco Murray, Darren Sproles, Ryan Matthews) Their WRs are young and going to be very highly rated with Chip Kelly. (Jordan Matthews, Nelson Agolar, Josh Huff, throw Zach Ertz in there.) Their OL needs 2 pieces, if OL matters in madden. Very athletic (Jason Peters, Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson) Their secondary will be fun again. (Byron Maxwell, Malcolm Jenkins, Walter Thurmond, Nolan Carrol/rookie Eric Rowe) Their Front 7 will be good wether you do 3-4 or 4-3 (Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, Thornton, Connor Barwin, with OLB Mychal Kendricks, ILB Kiko Alonso, OLB DeMeco Ryans /// OLB Graham, MLB 2 of any of the 3 named, OLB Barwin, Cox, Thornton, and Bennie Logan. And you'll have a fun QB battle with Bradford, Sanchez, and TeBow. I can't wait for Bradford to shine in this offense, gonna be a top10 QB this season IF healthy. His arm strength and accuracy is way underrated in Madden. Very Young team.

Eagles fans are always good for a laugh.

1. The backfield is consisted of two guys with a lengthy injury history (Murray and Matthews) and one guy on the wrong side of 30. Murray no longer is running behind the best line in the league, his numbers will come crashing down to earth.

2. There is nothing fun or exciting about their secondary. It is full of 2nd and 3rd options and rookies.

3. The QB situation is a train wreck. Do you really think Bradford can stay healthy? Sanchez is good for a few spot starts but not a full season.

That's the real life situation. In Madden though they should be a pretty decent team, Murray will be incredibly overrated.

# 36 BreakingBad2013 @ 07/13/15 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheba2011


	Eagles fans are always good for a laugh. 1. The backfield is consisted of two guys with a lengthy injury history (Murray and Matthews) and one guy on the wrong side of 30. Murray no longer is running behind the best line in the league, his numbers will come crashing down to earth. 2. There is nothing fun or exciting about their secondary. It is full of 2nd and 3rd options and rookies. 3. The QB situation is a train wreck. Do you really think Bradford can stay healthy? Sanchez is good for a few spot starts but not a full season. That's the real life situation. In Madden though they should be a pretty decent team, Murray will be incredibly overrated.

This is a video game... What you said means nothing lol.

Injury histoy, #1 offensive line, and the QBs are all going to be non-factors in Madden lol.

In real life there's a ton exciting about their secondary. Byron Maxwell has a chance to be a terrific player and a #1 CB in this league. Malcolm Jenkins has been solid for us. Eric Rowe is a young, versatile, long CB who can also be physical at the line, they have 3 ex-seahawks in that secondary who will give insight on the system.

Their front 7 is going to be very good next year, especially with a healthy Kiko Alonso who made a huge for defensive ROY and then tore his ACL.

Sam Bradford was a #1 overall pick and rookie of the year with possibly the worst support system I've ever seen. He is a very accurate, strong QB whi still has a ton of upside. If Chip can keep him healthy, and upright, this will be a genius move by Philly.

Everyone knows there are injury questions with this team, I'm not over-looking that, but none of that matters in Madden.

In real life, yeah I'll be nervous every time he drops back, but if Chip's science and prevention stuff is that sweet, then we may have a serious contender in a season or two.

Also, the Eagles also had one of top OL's in the league last year, our idiot QB just liked giving the ball away. Nick Foles will be terrible in STL lol. He just doesn't have "it" sloppy footwork, awful field vision, and when you combine those, the turnovers come. Fast.

Lastly, Eagles won 10 games last season with possibly the worst starting CBs in the NFL, two different QBs, and lost each of their starting Middle Linebackers during the season. There's a lot to look forward to.

# 37 Sheba2011 @ 07/14/15 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BreakingBad2013


	This is a video game... What you said means nothing lol. Injury histoy, #1 offensive line, and the QBs are all going to be non-factors in Madden lol. In real life there's a ton exciting about their secondary. Byron Maxwell has a chance to be a terrific player and a #1 CB in this league. Malcolm Jenkins has been solid for us. Eric Rowe is a young, versatile, long CB who can also be physical at the line, they have 3 ex-seahawks in that secondary who will give insight on the system. Their front 7 is going to be very good next year, especially with a healthy Kiko Alonso who made a huge for defensive ROY and then tore his ACL. Sam Bradford was a #1 overall pick and rookie of the year with possibly the worst support system I've ever seen. He is a very accurate, strong QB whi still has a ton of upside. If Chip can keep him healthy, and upright, this will be a genius move by Philly. Everyone knows there are injury questions with this team, I'm not over-looking that, but none of that matters in Madden. In real life, yeah I'll be nervous every time he drops back, but if Chip's science and prevention stuff is that sweet, then we may have a serious contender in a season or two. Also, the Eagles also had one of top OL's in the league last year, our idiot QB just liked giving the ball away. Nick Foles will be terrible in STL lol. He just doesn't have "it" sloppy footwork, awful field vision, and when you combine those, the turnovers come. Fast. Lastly, Eagles won 10 games last season with possibly the worst starting CBs in the NFL, two different QBs, and lost each of their starting Middle Linebackers during the season. There's a lot to look forward to.

You can have 12 ex Seahawks but unless their names are Kam, Earl or Richard it's not going to matter. Those are the LOB, the rest are just second and third tier guys whose errors are hidden because of the great play of those guys. Maxwell could be a solid #2 in this league but he will never be a shutdown CB. You actually had decent CB's last year just a defensive scheme that didn't fit any of them. Fletcher is a lot better than he played last year and is probably equally talented as Maxwell, was just a horrible fit.

Funny two years ago Nick Foles was the next Joe Montana to Eagles fans now he is terrible. Do you really think Sam Bradford is going to be any better? He has never stayed healthy. The Eagles needed a real starting QB not has beens and backups. That is what they have been missing all along is an heir to McNabb's throne. They should have given away the farm to land Mariotta.

You guys won 10 games but also lost half your starting offense that helped you win those 10 games. Also the Cowboys and Giants got a lot better in Free Agency and the Draft. I see the Eagles as an 8 win team in real life.

But again in a video game most of your pickups will be wildly overrated and they should be a 10-11 win team.

# 38 Rams_3 @ 07/14/15 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BreakingBad2013


	Surprised the Eagles aren't on this list. Best backfield in the league, (DeMarco Murray, Darren Sproles, Ryan Matthews) Their WRs are young and going to be very highly rated with Chip Kelly. (Jordan Matthews, Nelson Agolar, Josh Huff, throw Zach Ertz in there.) Their OL needs 2 pieces, if OL matters in madden. Very athletic (Jason Peters, Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson) Their secondary will be fun again. (Byron Maxwell, Malcolm Jenkins, Walter Thurmond, Nolan Carrol/rookie Eric Rowe) Their Front 7 will be good wether you do 3-4 or 4-3 (Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, Thornton, Connor Barwin, with OLB Mychal Kendricks, ILB Kiko Alonso, OLB DeMeco Ryans /// OLB Graham, MLB 2 of any of the 3 named, OLB Barwin, Cox, Thornton, and Bennie Logan. And you'll have a fun QB battle with Bradford, Sanchez, and TeBow. I can't wait for Bradford to shine in this offense, gonna be a top10 QB this season IF healthy. His arm strength and accuracy is way underrated in Madden. Very Young team.

Rams fans have been hoping for the same thing with Bradford.

# 39 BreakingBad2013 @ 07/14/15 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheba2011


	You can have 12 ex Seahawks but unless their names are Kam, Earl or Richard it's not going to matter. Those are the LOB, the rest are just second and third tier guys whose errors are hidden because of the great play of those guys. Maxwell could be a solid #2 in this league but he will never be a shutdown CB. You actually had decent CB's last year just a defensive scheme that didn't fit any of them. Fletcher is a lot better than he played last year and is probably equally talented as Maxwell, was just a horrible fit. Funny two years ago Nick Foles was the next Joe Montana to Eagles fans now he is terrible. Do you really think Sam Bradford is going to be any better? He has never stayed healthy. The Eagles needed a real starting QB not has beens and backups. That is what they have been missing all along is an heir to McNabb's throne. They should have given away the farm to land Mariotta. You guys won 10 games but also lost half your starting offense that helped you win those 10 games. Also the Cowboys and Giants got a lot better in Free Agency and the Draft. I see the Eagles as an 8 win team in real life. But again in a video game most of your pickups will be wildly overrated and they should be a 10-11 win team.

I'm not sure when I said the Eagles are a 16-0 best team in the league. They have a good Madden roster, and will be very interesting in real life for all of the big moves.

Give away the land for Mariota? I don't think they'll give away the land for anyone, they'll end up like Washington and RGKnee. Not worth the risk.

The NFC East has always been competitive, I'm glad they've improved. We split games with both teams last year with the worst secondary in the league lol. I think they'll take a step forward in that department next year.

They lost 4 starters, not half of them.. Maclin, Evans, McCoy, and Herremans. I live Todd H, but he had a pretty bad season last year, and was an expected cut.

Evan Mathis was good with us, but apparently held the line back. According to Tra Thomas. But again OL hardly matters in Madden.

Agholor will have sinlar physicals to Maclin, and DeMarco Murray will be rated very highly in Madden as well.

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Originally Posted by Rams_3


	Rams fans have been hoping for the same thing with Bradford.

I think it will help Bradford to be in the shotgun almost exclusively, have a top 2 tackle to protect his blindside, and also a very strong running game. Also, Chip Kelly will have a plan for him to get rid of the ball quickly, and design plays for YAC situations for his WRs. Also Zach Ertz and Sproles may be good safety blankets for Bradford. Hl

He can stay healthy, but its unlikely.

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Originally Posted by robertgriffin10


	I can tell you right now, given by the previous history of madden Byron maxwell is going to get abused. Demarco Murry, RYan Matthews carry top much cap for just a running back so that's another reason why I wouldn't use them. Third, the first season with them would suck a lot because their wide receivers still have to be developed. One reason why I would use them is because of their young d-line but the negatives out way the positives. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

I think Madden will give Maxwell a high press rating, and good zone ratings. Depending on your scheme that could be perfect, especially with the new interaction systems, it might help to have bigger CBs out there.

For Just a Runningback? That doesn't make to much sense to me for some reason. There's two running backs, at a total of right under 11m / season. Adrian Peterson I think averages about 14m/ season by himself, Marshaen Lynch is making 12m this season by himself. Both of them are 30+ DeMarco Murray are each 27 yo, making together, the amount of one starting back. So you have two RBs, in Madden injury history barely matters, for the price of one Superstar. Also, Murray will be rated among top 2-3, RBs in Madden. So it's not like he'll be a 79 overall or 83 speed lol. People who enjoy running the ball, using depth, and doing a ground and pound will have a ball with this team lol. A lot of people are going to have Sproles in the slot I bet online, which adds another offensive weapon, not many teams have that much going for them.

We don't know their WRs attributes yet. There's a very real chance that Madden highly rates Agholor since he was a first round pick. Also, Jordan Matthews has the size to pull off some of these aggressive catches, as well as Zach Ertz.

Haters gonna Hate

# 40 BreakingBad2013 @ 07/14/15 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by robertgriffin10


	Madden is well known for free agents being idiots. I would never choose a team with running backs making 11m or over. In madden 15 I got Demarco for 7mil a year. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

So you got Murray for 7m a year, but he went to the Eagles for 8m/year... I don't understand the issue lol.

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