[reddevil63]

I am trying to gauge interest in setting one up in the game and wondering how many here would like to have a go at this.

Its a online franchise over 10 seasons with up to 32 players, missing players are filled in by the AI.

I don't know how the whole thing works so if your interested leave a post and will see how many we could get potentially.

I think we have a fair few NFL and Madden fans on here, of course myself included.

If you do post please state the team you would be interested in using and it will first post, first served incase a few like/support the same team so if you miss out getting your first choice please state a second and third choice team.

I am with the New York Giants.

[Goooner]

I'll give it a go, I'll be the 49ers. I don't expect to win any games at all, so having a rubbish team shouldn't make any difference

[EEC3]

Possibly - might not be able to guarantee that I'll stick out the whole season but stick me down anyway.

GO COWBOYS!

[zeroecho99]

I could be up for this again don't know if I could commit to a full season but willing to give it a shot.

Pats for me!

[reddevil63]

Some interest so far, as said I don't know if you have to play every game.

Could always set one and see how it goes, no harm in trying.

[kopchoir]

never played a madden game before im hoping to pick up a copy this week so ill need a few to teach me the ropes

[reddevil63]

Originally Posted by kopchoir

never played a madden game before im hoping to pick up a copy this week so ill need a few to teach me the ropes

Have you ever watch a game on TV?

I knew and watch games on TV before playing the video games, which helped.

[Goooner]

Originally Posted by kopchoir

never played a madden game before im hoping to pick up a copy this week so ill need a few to teach me the ropes

I've been playing them for years and I still don't know all the technical stuff, so I wouldn't worry too much

I basically know what a QB and a wide receiver is/does but as for the rest I couldn't tell you! I certainly couldn't tell you the difference between a tight end and a half back for instance

As for play-calling, while I know basically what I'm looking at in the offensive play-calling screen, I can't tell which is a good play for a particular situation, apart from the obvious, punt on 4th down etc...

As for the defence, I am completely in the dark, I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing with that at all

I tend to just go with whatever formation come up on "ask Madden" wait for things to kick off and press B to get to the nearest player to the ball and that's about my limit

[reddevil63]

Originally Posted by Goooner

I've been playing them for years and I still don't know all the technical stuff, so I wouldn't worry too much

I basically know what a QB and a wide receiver is/does but as for the rest I couldn't tell you! I certainly couldn't tell you the difference between a tight end and a half back for instance

As for play-calling, while I know basically what I'm looking at in the offensive play-calling screen, I can't tell which is a good play for a particular situation, apart from the obvious, punt on 4th down etc...

As for the defence, I am completely in the dark, I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing with that at all

I tend to just go with whatever formation come up on "ask Madden" wait for things to kick off and press B to get to the nearest player to the ball and that's about my limit

Have some help:

Running Backs may be geometrically divided into Halfbacks and Fullbacks. Today, they are easily divided by their role in the offense. The halfback is the one who runs most often, while the fullback is usually used as a lead blocker. Of course, the fullback may run the ball occasionally as well. On passing plays, the running backs may either have a route to run, which means they are one of the eligible receivers on the play, or they may be kept back to help the offensive lineman block.

The Tight End, so named because he would traditionally line up at one end of the line, next to the offensive tackle, is somewhat of a hybrid player. On running plays, he blocks much as an offensive lineman would. But on passing plays, he is eligible to catch passes like the wide receivers are. Today, you might see a Tight End lining up as a wide receiver, or in the backfield (sometimes called an H-Back). On running plays, teams will sometimes have two (or rarely even three) tight ends on the field at once (the extra tight ends taking the place of wide receivers). As such, a tight end can basically be thought of as a stronger, slower wide receiver.

[toon83]

too little too late for me i cannot play as any other team love pats too much after all brady is back now so superbowl is a done deal if who ever is pats wants a different team then let me know im free all season

1-0-0 so far

[Goooner]

Originally Posted by reddevil63

Have some help:

Thanks for that mate

Clear as mud

I bet you feel like you're explaining the offside rule to a woman

[reddevil63]

Originally Posted by Goooner

Thanks for that mate

Clear as mud

I bet you feel like you're explaining the offside rule to a woman

No problem, wikipedia has loads of good stuff about the NFL, I want to learn whats the best defense for each down situation.

Explaining the offside rule to a woman would be harder mate!!

[michaelb007]

Just bought this off ebay at a decent price so would be interested when it arrives.

I'll pick the Cleveland Browns due to their Aston Villa links

[reddevil63]

Originally Posted by michaelb007

Just bought this off ebay at a decent price so would be interested when it arrives.

I'll pick the Cleveland Browns due to their Aston Villa links

Nice one tho don't know about the team you picked!

Will leave this going for another week to see if anymore are game for this.

[SuperSportBilly]

I have been hoping for a UK based online franchise so count me in.

The only problem is that I go away on holiday from 26/8-10/9 but it might be worth waiting for the first patch and we all get some practice in anyway ! ? !

If that fits the I`ll take the San Diego "Super" Chargers

Cheers

[reddevil63]

Originally Posted by SuperSportBilly

I have been hoping for a UK based online franchise so count me in.

The only problem is that I go away on holiday from 26/8-10/9 but it might be worth waiting for the first patch and we all get some practice in anyway ! ? !

If that fits the I`ll take the San Diego "Super" Chargers

Cheers

No worries mate, whats the patch?

[SuperSportBilly]

Originally Posted by reddevil63

No worries mate, whats the patch?

Been playing some Madden 10 and really enjoying it. Clearly a quality game - EA have pulled out the stops this year - I thought Tiger 10 was a big improvement, Fight Night Round4 is great and Madden is quality. NHL 10 looks absolutely brilliant - the demo plays stunningly well and Fifa 10 is getting rave previews. Not previously an EA fan but their sports franchises do seem to be on form at the moment.

Anyway, the patch should fix the sack issues - ie CPU QB throwing away the ball rather than taking a sack - I`m not talking about a genuine throw away but more like a hit causing a very weak throw that should either be called a fumble or intentional grounding. Also the cut-off replays should be fixed too. It`s really the sack issue that is annoying though.

I`m away from tonight for a couple of weeks but would be interested in an online franchise after that if there is still interest.

Cheers

[Kazit]

If this is still going to get started, then it will be the Eagles for me!

[ODP]

just picked up the game last night.. take it this franchise is not gonna happen?
i would be up for it however

[toon83]

mumbo is a busy man so can ppl reply if u still wanna enter and i will set up on sat

[ODP]

im game.. il reserve the falcons, maybe, might choose a team that has a Defence though

[nevd83]

Hey, only just came across this thread, did you guys get this started yet? Me and 2 of my mates are looking for a uk time zone online franchise to join up with.

If you guys are still looking for people to join then let me know and we could get signed up this week

[macussa]

IS there an opening ??

my GT is : toze777