Expansion Draft

[KrisMarina]

I'm starting a new Franchise, moving a team out of New York (Jets) and across the border.

Would you say this is a realistic Expansion Draft, if not, what would you change?


QB Cardale Jones Chargers
QB Connor Cook Raiders
HB CJ Prosise Seahawks
HB Bishop Sankey Vikings
FB Prosch Texans
WR Pharoah Cooper Rams
WR Cole Beasley Cowboys
WR Brandon Marshall Giants
WR Ted Ginn Jr Saints
TE Brent Celek Eagles
TE Marcedes Lewis Jags
LT Jared Veldheer Falcons
LG Richie Incognito Bills
C Max Unger Saint
RG Spencer Drango Browns
RG Ted Larsen Dolphins
RT Menelik Watson Broncos
LE Allen Bailey Chiefs
DT Stephen Paea Cowboys
DT Jack Crawford Falcons
RE Robert Ayers Bucs
LOLB Clay Matthews Packers
MLB Jerrell Freeman Bears
MLB Lamin Barrow Dolphins
ROLB Jabal Sheard Colts
CB Captain Munnerlyn Panthers
CB Dominique Rodgers Cromartie Giants
CB Quinton Rollins Packers
S Sua Cravens Redskins
S Jayron Kearse Vikings

[SethMurphy]

Quote: Originally Posted by KrisMarina

I'm starting a new Franchise, moving a team out of New York (Jets) and across the border. Would you say this is a realistic Expansion Draft, if not, what would you change? QB Cardale Jones Chargers QB Connor Cook Raiders HB CJ Prosise Seahawks HB Bishop Sankey Vikings FB Prosch Texans WR Pharoah Cooper Rams WR Cole Beasley Cowboys WR Brandon Marshall Giants WR Ted Ginn Jr Saints TE Brent Celek Eagles TE Marcedes Lewis Jags LT Jared Veldheer Falcons LG Richie Incognito Bills C Max Unger Saint RG Spencer Drango Browns RG Ted Larsen Dolphins RT Menelik Watson Broncos LE Allen Bailey Chiefs DT Stephen Paea Cowboys DT Jack Crawford Falcons RE Robert Ayers Bucs LOLB Clay Matthews Packers MLB Jerrell Freeman Bears MLB Lamin Barrow Dolphins ROLB Jabal Sheard Colts CB Captain Munnerlyn Panthers CB Dominique Rodgers Cromartie Giants CB Quinton Rollins Packers S Sua Cravens Redskins S Jayron Kearse Vikings

The only thing as a gut reaction is I'm not sure I could see Clay Matthews unprotected by the Packers in real life. But I know his contract is a massive cap hit for an aging OLB so it's possible I guess.

I can vouch for both of those NYG players being left unprotected for sure. New York would be happy to move on from them, taking cap relief and no penalties.


Good luck with your franchise

[KrisMarina]

Thanks mate. Pretty much his age and decline was the only reason I put him in! Say, he's on the border. Would you have any other suggestions?

[EziioGlory]

how did you do an expansion draft?

[KrisMarina]

I created a roster then relocated in Year 2.

So I'd have a set of criteria in my head and look for people teams would realistically let loose. Then in the Roster screen I'd start trading those for the players I already had. Started the Franchise, released everyone else, filled out my roster with FAs in the 3rd week then applied for re-location

[ForUntoOblivionSoar∞]

Why doesn't Madden have a two team expansion option already in the game that DOESN'T involve moving a current NFL team? Why can't we have an option to expand the league to 34 teams? This should be in, IMHO, because it will add SERIOUS replay value to CFM.

[KrisMarina]

Completely agree but I'm guessing it's revenue based

[cusefan74]

I agree with Seth, I don't think the Packers would let Clay Matthews go. I also don't think the Bucs would let Ayers go either, as he has been a good player for them, and Cole Beasley from the Cowboys I think is a long shot to be able to get.