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Madden NFL 16's Defense Features Gang-Tackling Improvements, Better Coverage Play

05:22 PM - June 15, 2015 by jpdavis82

Madden NFL 15 featured a hugely improved defensive game -- but it was limited mainly to the line play, tackling, and overall A.I. adjustments. This year, Madden NFL 16 will feature improved defensive back play as well as motion and weight based gang-tackling according to a new blog from EA Sports.

You will now be able to play the ball or play the receiver as a defensive back, with plenty of options and control to combat the new offensive tools.

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# 1 The JareBear @ 06/15/15 05:26 PM

Sounds like they made pre-play adjustments on defense easier. Like that you can tell a defender to abandon QB spy

# 2 Potatoes002 @ 06/15/15 05:28 PM

ASSISTED TACKLES AND HALF SACKS ARE FINALLY IN THE GAME

# 3 BleedGreen710 @ 06/15/15 05:28 PM

We also worked on the stat-tracking side � Assisted Tackles and Half-sacks are now being tracked appropriately in the stats screen.

SWEET

While most players raved about the changes to tackling in Madden NFL 15, some users complained about feeling too much �suction� in the conservative tackle system. The team took this feedback to heart and tuned both the tackle cone and match distance to eliminate warping (or suction) from the tackling system without sacrificing control or responsiveness.

AWESOME

# 4 DeuceDouglas @ 06/15/15 05:30 PM

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	We also worked on the stat-tracking side – Assisted Tackles and Half-sacks are now being tracked appropriately in the stats screen.

Good God almighty....

This sounds nice but as with much else, I need to see it. Hopefully it eliminates that ragdoll effect of players where they come up the pile or interaction and just kind of rub off it and fall like a dead fish.

# 5 roadman @ 06/15/15 05:31 PM

Pre-play adjustments, lining you man up on the WR.

Whoa, finally, it's back.

Eliminating suction tackling.

I gotta see this stuff in motion.

# 6 sir psycho @ 06/15/15 05:33 PM

Really like everything they said about tackling. Quick adjustments also sound good. Definitely a good blog, can't wait to see it in action and hope it lives up to what they say.

# 7 Datninja619 @ 06/15/15 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Pre-play adjustments, lining you man up on the WR. \

Is this the same as "defensive assignments" back in the day? I.E fastest CB vs fastest WR?

# 8 Skyboxer @ 06/15/15 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Pre-play adjustments, lining you man up on the WR. Whoa, finally, it's back. Eliminating suction tackling. I gotta see this stuff in motion.

Still not as good as adding assignments in.. but something even I have asked for, for a while..
EDIT: So I'm happy about that

# 9 jpdavis82 @ 06/15/15 05:37 PM

Guys QB dropbacks and rollouts were redone, I've got 35+ hours with the game, they also redid handoff and read option, QB scramble animations.

# 10 Skyboxer @ 06/15/15 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Datninja619


	Is this the same as "defensive assignments" back in the day? I.E fastest CB vs fastest WR?

No. This is the D adjustment system 2K had.
I'm happy it's in as it's been on wishlists for a while.

# 11 DJ @ 06/15/15 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyboxer


	Still not as good as adding assignments in.. but something even I have asked for, for a while..

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Pre-play adjustments, lining you man up on the WR. Whoa, finally, it's back. Eliminating suction tackling. I gotta see this stuff in motion.

Agreed. Sounds great but let's see it.

# 12 BleedGreen710 @ 06/15/15 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jpdavis82


	Guys QB dropbacks and rollouts were redone, I've got 35+ hours with the game, they also redid handoff and read option, QB scramble animations.

yep

more info here https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/...6-passing-game

# 13 The JareBear @ 06/15/15 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jpdavis82


	Guys QB dropbacks and rollouts were redone, I've got 35+ hours with the game, they also redid handoff and read option, QB scramble animations.

JP can you answer gameplay questions? Sorry to bother you if not.

I was wondering how dangerous scrambling QBs appear in this years game. Last year they seemed kind of neutered

# 14 Skyboxer @ 06/15/15 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ


	Agreed. Sounds great but let's see it.

If it works like it's supposed to it will be a really nice addition. Loved that in 2K

# 15 m1ke_nyc @ 06/15/15 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jpdavis82


	Guys QB dropbacks and rollouts were redone, I've got 35+ hours with the game, they also redid handoff and read option, QB scramble animations.

Did they also redo the passing animations ?

# 16 Junior Moe @ 06/15/15 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jpdavis82


	https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/...den-16-defense Weight and momentum based gang tackling is in and looks great.

If this is true and plays the way it is described then this could be a game changer on the gameplay front.

# 17 Skyboxer @ 06/15/15 05:45 PM

Don't like:
"Aggressive tackles were also improved so that defenders always dive towards the ball carrier instead of just at his facing direction."

To me that's not improved. That's making the aggressive tackles easier and less risk reward..

# 18 ChicagoChris @ 06/15/15 05:45 PM

Nice. We have been complaining for years that this has been omitted and it looks like they did something. DPI is such a HUGE part of the NFL.

The list of new and updated penalties includes:

Encroachment, False Start, Offensive Holding, Facemask, Defensive Pass Interference, Illegal Block in the Back, Neutral Zone Infraction, Defensive Holding, Illegal Forward Pass, Illegal Touching, Delay of Game, Kick Catch Interference Running into the Kicker, Unnecessary Roughness and Roughing the Passer.

# 19 Datninja619 @ 06/15/15 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jpdavis82


	Guys QB dropbacks and rollouts were redone, I've got 35+ hours with the game, they also redid handoff and read option, QB scramble animations.

Were Qbs able to throw rolling out opposite throwing arm? Currently they do a weird 360 to throw it.

# 20 Skyboxer @ 06/15/15 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoChris


	Nice. We have been complaining for years that this has been omitted and it looks like they did something. DPI is such a HUGE part of the NFL. The list of new and updated penalties includes: Encroachment, False Start, Offensive Holding, Facemask, Defensive Pass Interference, Illegal Block in the Back, Neutral Zone Infraction, Defensive Holding, Illegal Forward Pass, Illegal Touching, Delay of Game, Kick Catch Interference Running into the Kicker, Unnecessary Roughness and Roughing the Passer.

Very nice indeed... IF they work.

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