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Quote: Originally Posted by TheFuture15

3. I think you all are right on that 09 shouldn't get a pass. If you've got old grudges harbored from 06, 07, and 08, or you're frustrated that we're still behind 2k in some areas, then let it fly.

Your response is appreciated as is your presence here on the board; it's made for enjoyable conversation. I was just trying to give voice to those that have been hearing the "we're on the right track/this time we're really trying to improve Madden/listen to you guys this time - really" stories that litter the board in the months leading up to Madden's release. So expect to see some cynicism. I do believe you're sincere in your desire to bring Madden back to prominence from a quality standpoint, and I can sympathize with your being a second-year man dealing with issues and attitudes that have been around and perculated for a lot longer than that.

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFuture15

4. I kind of agree though with a couple of the guys that you should know that OL/DL and WR/DB are major weak spots, and re-hashing complaints and known issues from other threads really doesn't do much. But that being said, again (back to point 3), let us have it...I don't care. The last thing I want to do is turn this into a censored hunky-dory love fest where we all talk about how awesome I am. We are big boys, we can take it.

Good to hear. I'd also throw overall QB play as a major longtime weak spot that for whatever reason is frequently overlooked.

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFuture15

I just hope everyone will start to see that we ARE moving in the right direction, and the best part is that ALL OF YOU can guide that direction there moving forward. I mean we've made upwards of 25-30 changes just in the 2 weeks I've been on here...from the minor (sock color) to the major (getting gang tackling working right). That to me is getting pretty amazing. Imagine what will happen when we've got a whole year together, especially when we're getting feedback when ideas are still in the design phase. 09 is a great game...no doubt. But there is also some amazing stuff up ahead. - Ian (Awesome Guy) PS - as per the other Q & A thread, I'm desperately trying to get the DL pancake issue fixed.

And the hard work is much appreciated. And I might say to some degree expected, given where the game is and given the situation. Anytime board members can have direct input into the creative process versus having to voice everything through "community leaders" I'm all for it. If you can resolve the DL flat-backing issue it'll go a ways towards making the OL/DL play more tolerable. Thanks again for candor and responses