The Draft - Everything EA Needs To Know

[marktg30]

This is by far the finest example of the presentation and excitement that should go into Franchise Mode's Draft every season.

[PacMan3000]

Yeah, I've said it for years that I would love a franchise mode where, when I draft a player, I see that player's college highlights (2-3) mixed with commentary from the crew covering the draft.

I'd go a step further and suggest that I should be able to scout certain players at different schools during the regular season. Once the off-season begins, I should be able to watch highlights of these scouted players that my scouts created. I think this will help get the gamer more in tune to the players in the upcoming draft.

So, say, in week 13 of the NFL season, I send a scout to go check a top QB playing for USC in a game against...OSU. Sometime in the off-season, when I'm trying to create my draftboard, I should be able to see actual highlights from that game (since EA has the college football license, this shouldn't be an issue).

I think this will help a lot more, because as it stands now, we get three lines of info like "very versatile" or "hits like Derrick Brooks." But that doesn't give me any true insight. I'd like to actually see how he cuts, see how he blocks, see how he tackles. See his speed, see his quickness, etc.

I want to feel like I'm actually scouting players.

[Cnada]

Quote: Originally Posted by PacMan3000

Yeah, I've said it for years that I would love a franchise mode where, when I draft a player, I see that player's college highlights (2-3) mixed with commentary from the crew covering the draft. I'd go a step further and suggest that I should be able to scout certain players at different schools during the regular season. Once the off-season begins, I should be able to watch highlights of these scouted players that my scouts created. I think this will help get the gamer more in tune to the players in the upcoming draft. So, say, in week 13 of the NFL season, I send a scout to go check a top QB playing for USC in a game against...OSU. Sometime in the off-season, when I'm trying to create my draftboard, I should be able to see actual highlights from that game (since EA has the college football license, this shouldn't be an issue). I think this will help a lot more, because as it stands now, we get three lines of info like "very versatile" or "hits like Derrick Brooks." But that doesn't give me any true insight. I'd like to actually see how he cuts, see how he blocks, see how he tackles. See his speed, see his quickness, etc. I want to feel like I'm actually scouting players.

Dreamin

[Cryolemon]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cnada

Dreamin

Maybe so for Madden '10, but I see no reason why it wont be possible at some point in the future, maybe '11 or '12 (Assuming there is a game, because of the possible lockout).

[polamalu82]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cnada

Dreamin

Hey that's all the Cleveland fans have. Well I'll be back gotta take the Browns to the Superbowl.............[toilet flushes] Ahh..that's better.

[marktg30]

It doesn't have to be EXACTLY like this... All the community has really asked for is something similar.

It shouldn't be too hard to get Mel Kiper's work from last gen Madden and put something into next gen.

I have a feeling we will be pleasantly surprised with Franchise mode this year. (I am trying to stay optimistic)

[Cryolemon]

Quote: Originally Posted by polamalu82

Hey that's all the Cleveland fans have. Well I'll be back gotta take the Browns to the Superbowl.............[toilet flushes] Ahh..that's better.

Post of the day by far.

[Derrville]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cnada

Dreamin

Lol i was thinkin the same thing. Would be cool tho.