Anyone interested in more realistic/sim Madden vs the CPU read this

[Dienekes]

Change your CPU and human sub in/out percentages to 83%/88%. Some of you are probably already doing this, if not here is how.

To do this you play one play for the CPU by switching the controller over in options (I always give the CPU the ball first and on thier first offensive series run a counter play for them). When the human player does this they should switch CPU sub in/out percentages to match thier own (I think 83% out/88% in works best). Then switch back. This makes a WORLD of difference.

The CPU's default % on the low end is 75%, therefore you will NEVER see a backup player. This forces the CPU to play thier backup RB for 6 to 10 carries a game depending on the team and RB. It also allows YOUR RBs to wear down a defense to the point you will see backup LBs and linemen on 10 to 15 play drives. I highly suggest you give it a shot if you are not doing it already, you will never go back to the old way.

One caution regarding this, it disables the Madden challenge for the game you are playing so you can not earn any tokens, it is WELL worth it though.

[cable guy]

You can also turn their passing cone off, when doing this.