Getting sacks on the CPU is too EASY (not a typo!)

[pastaprimavera]

Okay, I had to make this thread because I'm sitting here scratching my head as to why a lot of people are having the exact opposite issue. I've played 10-15 games against the CPU on All-Pro, both default sliders and custom, 7 minute quarters (acc clock of 15 seconds) and I get a MINIMUM of 2 sacks per game with my LE.

I'm a novice at Madden -- the majority of you can breakdown the game much better than I can, so something here is wrong. Let me explain what I do on each play.

1.) Take control of my LE.
2.) 95% I shift my linebackers and DE to the left or right.
3.) When the ball is snapped I take the right analog stick and continually move it right and left (more-so to the right), while holding down on the turbo button.
4.) Once I have a little bit of space from the OL (and this happens often), I'll continue to hold the turbo, dive and hit the QB for a sack.

That's it; nothing really special about it. If I can do it then there's no reason 99% of this board can't. AND if you do this, I would hope that your stance on the sack issue would reverse. For me, getting sacks is way too easy. Like I said, I usually get a minimum of 2 sacks per game with my LE and I've had up to 5 in one game -- not good.

[bearlacher1]

So you can cheese it and that's a good thing?

[fourthreemafia]

For one, I think most people are having problems getting sacks with OLBs in the 34.

Secondly, if I wanted to play an arcade football game, Ill go play Blitz. This is is supposed to be realistic, and needless to say, thats about as arcadey as it gets.

[opd897]

I am having this problem as well. The last two games (vs. CPU) I have had 8 and 6 sacks respectively. This is with the Chiefs, who I beleive were last in the league in sacks a year ago. I play straight up, no cheese and most of my sacks are not by a player I am controlling. I seems like the CPU controlled QB just holds the ball too long.

My pass rush has been set to 95 so I have dropped that to 80 but have not played another game as of yet. I think I am almost there with the rest of my sliders.

[RaiderKtulu]

Tell ya what Mr. Sacks-are-too-easy Guy, play middle linebacker instead of defensive end and see how many sacks you get.

[RaiderKtulu]

Quote: Originally Posted by opd897

I am having this problem as well. The last two games (vs. CPU) I have had 8 and 6 sacks respectively. This is with the Chiefs, who I beleive were last in the league in sacks a year ago. I play straight up, no cheese and most of my sacks are not by a player I am controlling. I seems like the CPU controlled QB just holds the ball too long. My pass rush has been set to 95 so I have dropped that to 80 but have not played another game as of yet. I think I am almost there with the rest of my sliders.

...you had it set on 95 and you wonder why you're getting too many sacks? Really?

[pastaprimavera]

Quote: Originally Posted by RaiderKtulu

Tell ya what Mr. Sacks-are-too-easy Guy, play middle linebacker instead of defensive end and see how many sacks you get.

That's irrelevant. I don't play MLB, I play LE. My point is that it's too easy using the LE and I'm not interested in padding my stats (like others are suggesting).

I should not be getting 2 sacks per game at a minimum with one guy.

[pastaprimavera]

Quote: Originally Posted by bearlacher1

So you can cheese it and that's a good thing?

Don't get your panties in a bunch. This isn't a thread about cheese, it's a thread debating the the sack issue. Most are saying it's too hard and I'm saying it's too easy.