how do you build your "perfect madden franchise"?

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how do you build your pefect madden franchise? to you go straight to the fantasy draft or pick a real team and build them up. please discuss your franchise strategies and tips here.

[TeamBuilder]

I pick a real team and build them. All depends on strengths/weaknesses and age depending on what I do with the team. Here is an example of my latest...

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...s-dynasty.html

[reyes the roof]

I take the Bears and just build thorugh the draft. I rarely make trades unless it's for late round picks. I identify about 10 core guys that I want to sign long term, and everyone else I try to make sure that I draft their replacement one year before their contract ends