Is there a point to returning kickoffs?

[mgoblue678]

I am more concerned about the CPU's complete inability to take a return back against me or threaten to take one back for that matter. 30 yards would seem like a big return for the CPU.

[SteelerSpartan]

This is one of the things I hope doesn't become "Easy Street" after the patch because people arn't used to having to do anything at all on kick returns to get 35-40 yards


Id much rather have it hard like it is now and return 4-5 over the span of a bunch of games(which is what Ive done).............compared to the past where I could return one every other game.

Hated having to make my own rules to only do 1 user return a game


I really dont trust EA to not overcorrect.

[mgoblue678]

Quote: Originally Posted by SteelerSpartan

This is one of the things I hope doesn't become "Easy Street" after the patch because people arn't used to having to do anything at all on kick returns to get 35-40 yards Id much rather have it hard like it is now and return 4-5 over the span of a bunch of games(which is what Ive done).............compared to the past where I could return one every other game. Hated having to make my own rules to only do 1 user return a game I really dont trust EA to not overcorrect.

That is fine for the user as I have taken some kickoffs back, but it doesn't really help the CPU take one back against me.

[SC0RCH]

Quote: Originally Posted by ryestye

I've taken a couple to the house. Try getting past the first 2 or 3 guys up the middel and then taking a sharp turn left or right. You can find yourself in the daylight from time to time.

My technique is similar to this one. I go outside, generally to the left, then go inside and usually break it back outside. Works for punts and kickoff, I have returned a couple of both.

[FOREST007]

I have always simmed kick-offs, just because the cpu does not follow its blockers. You will see a big difference based on their KR overall. Players with great speed but low overall won't average much, while players with a higher overall will generally get more yards and sometimes take it to the house

[pdiehm]

kickoffs are fine. Punt Returns are a different story. I played 2 full seasons, and of my 2 full seasons, my longest punt return was 7 yards. The outside gunners blow right through the blockers every single time.

[nmm666]

Quote: Originally Posted by pdiehm

kickoffs are fine. Punt Returns are a different story. I played 2 full seasons, and of my 2 full seasons, my longest punt return was 7 yards. The outside gunners blow right through the blockers every single time.

I have this problem too, but since I've only played about 10 games with one team, I wasn't sure if it was the game or just my players. I remember a similar problem with Madden a few years ago. I eventually just started fair catching everything just to avoid fumbles.

[Frank the Tank]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgoblue678

That is fine for the user as I have taken some kickoffs back, but it doesn't really help the CPU take one back against me.

This is a big part of my concern, too. I'll probably get better on returns in time, thanks in part to the suggestions mentioned here, but if there isn't at least a chance the AI will do the same to me, that really isn't very fair or sporting.