Chris Johnson is No Longer a Game Changer
 

I played with CJ two days ago. He played solid; but failed to have the explosive, pull away speed he had in last year's game. His acceleration is slightly above average. I think this should be tweeked in the next update. CJ is one of the few Game Changers in today's NFL.

Re: Chris Johnson is No Longer a Game Changer
 

IMO, he was always over powered in Madden. You can try messing with the speed threshold to make him seem even faster.

Re: Chris Johnson is No Longer a Game Changer
 

Have you guys played with Jamaal Charles at all yet? Is it the same story with him?

Re: Chris Johnson is No Longer a Game Changer
 

the reason imo for this is that they give to many players 90+ speed....i feel like if they scaled back the ratings where most rb's and wr's are in the 85-89 category, and only have the really elite speed demons over 90 you would see a much greater difference in the true game breakers.

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i only just got the game but it seems like the spin move is toned down (i've read that too).

could this be a reason speed backs aren't as deadly?

while it's not the same, it does seem more realistic. not every run should be long one and i was breaking a couple 40-yarders a game with speed backs (as opposed to regular guys who wouldn't get those big chunks).

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The spin move has to be used with the right timing to be effective. I also found it to be more effective when playing in a faster game speed setting.

Re: Chris Johnson is No Longer a Game Changer
 

I use the Chiefs almost exclusively and it doesn't feel like I'm breaking open near as many big runs with him as I did last year. I actually kind of like it though. I felt like how good Charles was last year made me a little lazy on the sticks because I knew that his speed would get me out of just about any situation.

With Charles and Johnson being roughly the same player in Madden, I'm guessing it's about the same.

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I don't see any players break away from the pack. Speed is not really a factor and running back especially are prone to being caught from behind.

Last night I had defenders chase me down from behind with J. Charles, Adrian Peterson, and Percy Harvin.