Rookie free agent team

[Hooper1]

I have played madden for many years and am looking for a greater challenge in the connected franchise mode. I will be playing on all madden difficulty and have decided to use a team made entirely of rookie players who went undrafted this year.

Rules so far-
-only undrafted rookies
-all madden difficulty
-only sign free agents with an overall under 70
-max of 4 trades a season (only two can involve players)
-In offseason can only sign one offensive and one defensive player above 70 overall

I am trying to make this franchise as difficult as possible. Any further ideas would be appreciated. I would also like any advice on which undrafted rookies to sign (ie. gems or just players you liked in college) thanks

[Sheba2011]

Re: Rookie free agent team

I have played madden for many years and am looking for a greater challenge in the connected franchise mode. I will be playing on all madden difficulty and have decided to use a team made entirely of rookie players who went undrafted this year.

Rules so far-
-only undrafted rookies
-all madden difficulty
-only sign free agents with an overall under 70
-max of 4 trades a season (only two can involve players)
-In offseason can only sign one offensive and one defensive player above 70 overall

I am trying to make this franchise as difficult as possible. Any further ideas would be appreciated. I would also like any advice on which undrafted rookies to sign (ie. gems or just players you liked in college) thanks

How will you handle the draft? Will you trade your first round picks for seventh rounders lol?

Some UDFA's I always have been a fan of:

QB: Kellen Moore (Boise, Lions), Chase Rettig (BC, Packers)
RB: Brandon Bolden (Ole Miss, NE Patriots)
WR: Kenbrell Thompkins (Cincy, Patriots)

[Hooper1]

Re: Rookie free agent team

I'll draft as normal, should be a lot harder to draft with the random classes this year. The limit on trades also stops me from stockpiling first round picks. The players you mentioned would be great additions to my team, but i'd prefer to just get players from the 2014 crop. I agree though would be awesome to get Kellen Moore back to his winning ways and Bolden has always performed well when he gets a chance for the Patriots.


The big names that i'll definately pick up are Connor Shaw, Brandon Coleman, Jackson Jeffcoat, Anthony Johnson and Shayne Skov.


Would enjoy any ideas for the secondary

[Sheba2011]

Re: Rookie free agent team

I'll draft as normal, should be a lot harder to draft with the random classes this year. The limit on trades also stops me from stockpiling first round picks. The players you mentioned would be great additions to my team, but i'd prefer to just get players from the 2014 crop. I agree though would be awesome to get Kellen Moore back to his winning ways and Bolden has always performed well when he gets a chance for the Patriots.


The big names that i'll definately pick up are Connor Shaw, Brandon Coleman, Jackson Jeffcoat, Anthony Johnson and Shayne Skov.


Would enjoy any ideas for the secondary

Not sure if these guys are in the game but here are some DB's who went undrafted in 2014:

Javon Marshall, S - Vanderbilt. (Atlanta)
Dexter Moody, S - Albany State. (Baltimore)
Darius Robinson, CB - Clemson (Buffalo)
Deion Belue, CB - Alabama (Miami)
Malcolm Butler - CB West Alabama (NE) - actually has a good shot of starting this year for the Pats.
Dion Baley, S - USC (Seattle)

These are a few guys I followed before the draft, I am a draft junkie lol.

[Gloves 82]

Re: Rookie free agent team

I'll draft as normal, should be a lot harder to draft with the random classes this year. The limit on trades also stops me from stockpiling first round picks. The players you mentioned would be great additions to my team, but i'd prefer to just get players from the 2014 crop. I agree though would be awesome to get Kellen Moore back to his winning ways and Bolden has always performed well when he gets a chance for the Patriots.


The big names that i'll definately pick up are Connor Shaw, Brandon Coleman, Jackson Jeffcoat, Anthony Johnson and Shayne Skov.


Would enjoy any ideas for the secondary

Look at Henry Josey from Mizzou for a HB. Stud.

[iNolaNightmare]

Re: Rookie free agent team

For FB, if JC Copeland on the Cowboys from LSU is in the game, get him. Beast.

He's not in the game but may get patched in: Pierre Warren udfa S from the Saints.

[1NFAMOU5808]

Re: Rookie free agent team

Yesterday Oakland cut a UDFA by the name of Mike Davis- WR from Texas.

He's got respectable hands, decent speed.. Still not a very polished route runner. Nothing progression can't fix though.

If you're looking for a HB, you should take a look at James Wilder Jr. As a die hard 'Noles fan, he was part of a 'HB by committee' with Karlos Williams and Devonta Freeman. Wilder had some off the field issues and left school a Junior, but was signed by the Bengals.

Two other 'Noles that might pique your interest-- WR Kenny Shaw. 5'11 about.. 175-180, great for the slot. He has good hands, decent speed and runs good routes. He was very dependable over the course of his tenure.

Also, give Christian Jones a look- 6'3".. 240lbs. Ran a 4.7 40 [his big knock].. But dude is a HITTER. I still have no idea why he fell so badly in the draft.. a lot of the predictions I read was 2nd or 3rd Rounder.. But Chicago got him as a UDFA, insanity.

[Chemthethriller]

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Kenny Shaw (CLE then JAX, now FA) - WR - FSU
James Wilder Jr. (CIN)

[preaceps]

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Not sure if this will be an issue for you as it may not be in the game. But I believe there is a salary hard bottom on each team. IE you must use 60% of your total cap each year. This might come into play if your going all UDFA. (60% might be off not sure on exact %)

[king_brandon_23]

Re: Rookie free agent team

TE Colt Lyerla from Oregon currently on IR for the Green Bay Packers. This dude has elite speed at tight end and he starts with already decent hands so you can build him up into a special player

[kicker]

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Definitely a good idea...just a little concerned as this game is a lot harder it seems than previous Maddens.

Could make for an extremely frustrating experience.

[1NFAMOU5808]

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TE Colt Lyerla from Oregon currently on IR for the Green Bay Packers. This dude has elite speed at tight end and he starts with already decent hands so you can build him up into a special player

Totally forgot about Colt, EXCELLENT call.

[GruffyMcGuiness]

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I haven't been able to find Colt or Skov on the game. Searched FA and the Packers and 49ers.

[kicker]

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And since I know the cowboys the best...the best RFA that I have seen so far from their crop:

Dustin Vaughn, QB. Cowboys really like him as he has good size, arm and smarts.

Davon Coleman DT- may be the next Cowboys RFA steal. Kid has unbelievable quickness and a very strong spin move. Good speed for a big guy..

Chris Boyd WR- Cowboys really like him, probably a practice squad guy.

[1NFAMOU5808]

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I haven't been able to find Colt or Skov on the game. Searched FA and the Packers and 49ers.

I don't think Moore added Skov- but I know I saw a tweet saying Colt is gonna be on GB's Injury Reserve and will be ready to go in 2015 [after a season of simulation in CFM].