[elgreazy1]

There is a pretty big learning curve with momentum & physics in APF compared to Madden titles; APF plays very heavy while Madden is far too smooth, neither of which is perfect. The best advice I can give you is to be VERY deliberate on your path of impact on APF because your momentum and acceleration are greatly affected by things like weight, height, and the player himself.

For instance, as a LB you need to take the proper angle of pursuit much like you would in real life. In Madden, you can get away with taking the wrong angle, correcting it, and still being in position to make a play, while in APF, if you do so you'll be completely out of position. Guys like CBs & Safeties can afford to cut and turn while chasing down a ball carrier because generally those players are more light on their feet and have the agility to redistribute their body weight. DL have a harder time chasing down players in open space, but if in the backfield or in the trenches you can control them better in tight spaces especially when engaged with a blocker. For this reason, the Ability system is key in APF; things like Quick Feet really help a player move more fluidly while moves like Swim, Bull Rush, etc help a defender disengage from a blocker.

As far as the comment regarding the run game being over-powered, I wonder what you may be doing with your line stunts and defensive assignments or what difficulty you have it on. The DL stunts really do impact how the defense plays and which holes will open up. For example, if you stunt left and the offense runs right unless you have a LB containing the outside right you are pretty much screwed. It's all about knowing the tendencies, playcalling situation (down & distance) and making sure you are controlling your assignment properly. If you're going to freelance on the field, you need to make sure you are making an impact with your player or else you leave a big hole for the offense to exploit.