Career mode Q; How to move up depth chart and get more playing time (low-draft pick)

[shifty1]

Quote: Originally Posted by davideliasirwin

I came in as an undrafted QB and grinded as seattles backup qb for a year. At the end of the year I was no closer to starting. The first week of offseason I demanded to be released. I got offers from about 12 teams. Before signing with a team, I checked the roster page to see where I would fit on each of the teams. I signed with Denver and was the starter immediately. I liked grinding my first year because I felt like I earned the opportunity to start, and the practices provided a safety net for me to learn the feel of the new game. If you can make it through your first season, demnd a release and sign somewhere that you will get playing time.

That's a good idea, I'll try that when I play a QB. Seems like you would have more control over the practices and win the 1,000 points more often than not. Did you do the "normal" full game practices every time? I assume you would need to win most of the practices to get the points needed to build your guy up to decent OVR to get a starting job in year 2?

[davideliasirwin]

Quote: Originally Posted by shifty1

That's a good idea, I'll try that when I play a QB. Seems like you would have more control over the practices and win the 1,000 points more often than not. Did you do the "normal" full game practices every time? I assume you would need to win most of the practices to get the points needed to build your guy up to decent OVR to get a starting job in year 2?

I did the "easy win" practice everytime for 1800 xp. At the begining of the season I was 74, by the end of the season I was 77. Peyton had retired, so Denver's backup was set to start. He was only 72, so I figured I would probably be in the mix for the job. You should definitely pay attention to how you fit into a teams scheme before you sign with them because if you don't fit well you might not be as rated as high to them as you expect.

[kongemeier]

Also make sure you fit the scheme for the team you decide to join. If you doesn't you'll have a lower overall and you'll have to grind longer...

When upgrading your attribute go with attributes which makes your overall rating higher. Use the Connected Careers Manual when in doubt which skill is valued for your scheme: http://vassets.ea.com/Assets/Resourc...eersManual.pdf (starting page 11)

[shifty1]

Quote: Originally Posted by kongemeier

Also make sure you fit the scheme for the team you decide to join. If you doesn't you'll have a lower overall and you'll have to grind longer... When upgrading your attribute go with attributes which makes your overall rating higher. Use the Connected Careers Manual when in doubt which skill is valued for your scheme: http://vassets.ea.com/Assets/Resourc...eersManual.pdf (starting page 11)

Great link, this mode just got a lot better

[davideliasirwin]

Quote: Originally Posted by kongemeier

Also make sure you fit the scheme for the team you decide to join. If you doesn't you'll have a lower overall and you'll have to grind longer... When upgrading your attribute go with attributes which makes your overall rating higher. Use the Connected Careers Manual when in doubt which skill is valued for your scheme: http://vassets.ea.com/Assets/Resourc...eersManual.pdf (starting page 11)

When you are offered a contract as a free agent you are shown what the team's scheme is, what your rating will be within the new team, and how well you fit within that scheme(good, bad, etc.) You should definitely look at their roster before you commit and see what your rating is compared to others at their position.

[OpieDJC]

Quote: Originally Posted by davideliasirwin

I did the "easy win" practice everytime for 1800 xp. At the begining of the season I was 74, by the end of the season I was 77. Peyton had retired, so Denver's backup was set to start. He was only 72, so I figured I would probably be in the mix for the job. You should definitely pay attention to how you fit into a teams scheme before you sign with them because if you don't fit well you might not be as rated as high to them as you expect.

I'm confused, you did the easy win practice every time and accumulated a total of 1800xp for the year? Or you got 1800xp each time you completed the practice?

[Joobieo]

Quote: Originally Posted by davideliasirwin

I came in as an undrafted QB and grinded as seattles backup qb for a year. At the end of the year I was no closer to starting. The first week of offseason I demanded to be released. I got offers from about 12 teams. Before signing with a team, I checked the roster page to see where I would fit on each of the teams. I signed with Denver and was the starter immediately. I liked grinding my first year because I felt like I earned the opportunity to start, and the practices provided a safety net for me to learn the feel of the new game. If you can make it through your first season, demnd a release and sign somewhere that you will get playing time.

I agree !!! I grinded out practice two years and came in as a high draft pick, learned the game, demanded a trade and ended up with the Dolphins under my Scheme , ended up being a great choice.

[davideliasirwin]

Quote: Originally Posted by OpieDJC

I'm confused, you did the easy win practice every time and accumulated a total of 1800xp for the year? Or you got 1800xp each time you completed the practice?

1800 xp per practice.