i believe it has something to do with my hum skill set at all-madden. i used to have the cpu pass block set the same as my pass rush (25). i would get 2-3 sacks/game, but i would still have that stupid player animation in which my d-linemen would get whipped to the ground constantly like a rag doll. jarodd21 suggested i turn cpu pass block to zero. it works beautifully! I still get the same amount of sacks, but now the animation looks more realistic. the cpu o-line and my d-line battle in the trenches without all my guys getting thrown to the ground. Give it a try and see how it looks & plays for YOU...... let me know.