Hey guys,
I believe everyone has certain philosophies/rules they follow to making a solid team in Franchise Mode and was just wondering what they might be?
Personally I always do 4 things regardless which team I am coaching in order to build a winner...
- Building a solid Offensive Line - The core of any offense starts here in my opinion. This is one of the first things I try to achieve as you won't win many games with a weak OL unit. When bringing in new players, I like to go for young ones with high potential allowing my team to have a great Offensive Line for years too come.
- Selecting a Franchise/Future Quarterback - Obviously a vital part to any team, I want too have my future Quarterback on my Roster as soon as possible. Weather they are picked up via Trade or the Draft this is a position which needs to be rectified immediately as it can change the direction of any Franchise Team.
- Accumulation of Draft Picks - Another thing I do is plan for the future, weather it's during my first season, second or third it doesn't matter. I always want to make sure the future looks bright so as apposed to cutting players who may have value, I attempt to trade each of them in order to gain as many Draft Picks as possible going forward. Even if they are 4th-7th Rounders, they all count for something. 7th Rounders may not have that much value too some people however whenever the Draft comes along, I always trade it away and some teams offer future 5th Round Picks which of corse is a no brainer.
- Defense does win Championships - EA have taken it upon themselves in recent years to make Defense more important just as it is in real life, and it shows in Madden. Starting from the D-Line right up until the Secondary, I want my Defense to have plenty of depth with quality starters. I don't want to be getting torched by the run or disected via the pass. That's why I develop a no fly zone and an intimidating pass rush to ensure I have the best chance of getting off the field. This is were the accumulation of Draft Picks come in handy so they give you the opportunity to execute trades.
Please feel free to share your philosophies in building a Franchise Team, ones that you stick by regardless of the team you are controlling!