Madden NFL 15 Feature Overview: Catch Variety and Pass Inaccuracy

[Steve_OS]

http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/n...e-passing-game

In the NFL, not all quarterbacks are created equal. The difference between the haves and have-nots in the NFL often comes down to who is under center.

That will also be the case in Madden NFL 15, as players will feel the accuracy of elite quarterbacks like Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers.

INACCURATE PASSES
In past versions of Madden NFL, any quarterback could consistently shred an opposing defense with accurate passes. But in Madden NFL 15, the quarterback accuracy rating (THA), situation, and scenario have never been more important.

QBs now throw a number of inaccurate passes determined by their accuracy ratings and pocket pressure, with the level of accuracy ranging from “very inaccurate” to “perfect.” As in the real NFL, there's a much higher chance of being inaccurate when under pressure.

When building your offensive strategy, be sure to consult your quarterback’s three accuracy ratings: THA Short, THA Mid and THP Deep. Accurate throwers like Philip Rivers and Drew Brees will be able to pinpoint their throws more effectively than less accurate quarterbacks like Geno Smith and Eli Manning.

The effectiveness of mobile quarterbacks has also been tuned to allow for greater ability to throw on the run. In previous version of Madden, throwing on the run came at a heavy cost. This year, players will have more ability to take advantage of their quarterback’s athleticism outside of the pocket.

CATCH VARIETY
New in Madden 15 is increased catch variety. Players will now see both wide receivers and defensive backs make efforts to go after inaccurate passes.

If you put too much air on a curl route, you’ll now see your receiver leap in an attempt to catch the overthrown ball, rather than just stand there and let the ball sail over his head.

These varied animations are available for both wideouts and defenders, so be sure to put the ball on target.

PASS LEAD TUNING
Players can now get more lead on precision passes downfield.

[MajorSupreme]

Oh thank sweet lord. We've needed this for a while.

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[DeuceDouglas]

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New in Madden 15 is increased catch variety. Players will now see both wide receivers and defensive backs make efforts to go after inaccurate passes. If you put too much air on a curl route, you’ll now see your receiver leap in an attempt to catch the overthrown ball, rather than just stand there and let the ball sail over his head. These varied animations are available for both wideouts and defenders, so be sure to put the ball on target.

Absolutely love this. I hope the majority of DB efforts is for knockdowns rather than picks though. Hopefully this also means for more tipped and deflected pass opportunities off both the receiver and defenders.

Not sure how I feel about the throwing on the run stuff though. I've always felt it to be too easy to be completely out of control on the run and unless you're throwing across your body across the field there was really no penalty. Hopefully, that's not too ridiculous or you're just going to see everybody and their mothers scrambling like crazy.

[friscob]

Quote: Originally Posted by MajorSupreme

Oh thank sweet lord. We've needed this for a while. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Agree but let's see it in action before we thank our sweet lord

[The JareBear]

Quote: Originally Posted by friscob

Agree but let's see it in action before we thank our sweet lord

Yes, if this is properly implemented and actually delivers, it is a game changer.

[JohnDoe8865]

Concerned that they made throwing on the run MORE accurate, but overall, these are good improvements.

[booker21]

Love they understand that qb need to overthrow passes as they do in real life. Let hope they get this right. Tierd of all an being Joe Montana.

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[friscob]

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnDoe8865

Concerned that they made throwing on the run MORE accurate, but overall, these are good improvements.

Hopefully sliders could negate this if it is the case.