The Franchise Moves/Advice Thread

[Coredude02]

My plan is to go with the Bucs my first year, then switch to one of the 3 worst teams in the league. Ill start the Rebuilding process from there.

My guess is the teams will be, Skins, Bills, Bengals, Dolphins. I will make my decision on what team will be the most fun to rebuild.

Question; Is the "change team" interface the first popup in the Offseason mode? I would like to be able to make all of the moves with my new team.

[fireballer55]

Seahawks

I sent a 2nd rounder to the titans for Jake Locker. I love him(yes, I am a husky homer) but I like what he can do for my offense with a bootleg and throwing on the run.

I was surprised when I could trade my 3rd and Kelly Jennings...like Im passing that up.

I then traded for Taylor Mays and converted him to LB. I know his overall isn't that great but he has 95(?) speed and for a LB is good in coverage.

I'm trying to get a good stock of picks for 2013/2014 drafts so I can pick up some people I played as in NCCA. I do look to upgrade my FB, MLB, and DE positions next.

I especially like all the new scouting to Madden. I find it actually semi challenging and I haven't for the past few games for sure! I do wish for a lower cap...I have about 50 mil available after year 1. Thats not realistic.

[TheU1994]

Quote: Originally Posted by peter77733

Forgot one..... Since T.O. is rated 85 and would start opposite Edwards after I sign him, im going to trade Gore and Crabtree to TEN for Chris Johnson.

this is a great trade idea

but i doubt tennesee will accept it in the game

but i will definitely try something like this for the 49ers as one of the 4 teams i will control.

[goh]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheU1994

this is a great trade idea but i doubt tennesee will accept it in the game but i will definitely try something like this for the 49ers as one of the 4 teams i will control.

They will not.

Anyone have any idea what to do with Hardesty and Massaquoi?
I traded for Jacoby Ford,having him Cribbs and Little is like having 3 of the same guy so doesn't matter who gets the ball. Hardesty isn't needed to begin with plus I signed Noel Devine off the FA list,he's the exact opposite of Hillis so fits better and of course I'd rather risk a back up HB for returns than one of my WRs.

The Steelers cut some of their "suspended" players.
Found a home for Tebow in Seattle. Put Palmer on the Lions in case Stafford gets hurt. Unfortuantly they decided to start him. Traded CJ to the Chargers for Philips and Tolbert.

[vstro]

Quote: Originally Posted by goh

They will not. Anyone have any idea what to do with Hardesty and Massaquoi? I traded for Jacoby Ford,having him Cribbs and Little is like having 3 of the same guy so doesn't matter who gets the ball. Hardesty isn't needed to begin with plus I signed Noel Devine off the FA list,he's the exact opposite of Hillis so fits better and of course I'd rather risk a back up HB for returns than one of my WRs. The Steelers cut some of their "suspended" players. Found a home for Tebow in Seattle. Put Palmer on the Lions in case Stafford gets hurt. Unfortuantly they decided to start him. Traded CJ to the Chargers for Philips and Tolbert.

I would try to get a good cover safety to start opposite of TJ.

[Pezell04x]

I'm going to do a franchise with my Bills. I have a few ideas, mainly starting with the quarterback.

After Year 1, I hope to draft Andrew Luck and move Fitzpatrick to #2. After that, ill need to upgrade my 2nd WE, TE and both offensive and defensive line positions.

Depending on how my draft class looks, I may try to move up into the first round for a second first round pick to get either a pass rushing DE or a tackle who can protect Luck's blindside.

A pass catching TE is high on my list since the Bills haven't had a decent TE in years.

Sent from a top the Stanley Cup

[Andrews85]

Quote: Originally Posted by goh

Other teams: Send Tebow somewhere he can actually play. Make sure Kaepernick is starting for the 49ers and lower Alex Smith's rating. Indefinitely suspend AP (without pay ),Ward,Big Ben,James Harrison and Mendenhall. Put Peyton Manning's injury rating down a bit. My team (Browns): Get a RB that can catch. Try to find a WR above 80. Upgrade the right side of the o-line. Upgrade d-line or make a playbook full of odd schemes to cover up lack of talent up front.

It's cool, the Browns still couldn't beat us minus those players.

My plans are...

Trade:
1. Harrison - Get something for him while he still has value.
2. Dixon - He wants traded so he can try to start somewhere, so he's gone.
3. Gay - Steelers just resigned him, but I can't stand him.

Cut:
1. Batch - 36 years old and always getting injured.

Acquire (Thru Trade / FA):
1. #2 CB - Last piece to the puzzle
2. #3 QB - Add depth
3. #1G or #1T - Help protect Ben

[goh]

Quote: Originally Posted by vstro

I would try to get a good cover safety to start opposite of TJ.

No go on that one. Tried to get Delmas,Byrd and Clark.