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  • funnyfiggy
    Rookie
    • Jan 2012
    • 245

    #1

    Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide







    Hello all, after reading last year's excellent by PGaither, I realized I was ill-prepared for this year's fantasy draft. I realized I needed a Potential Guide to work off of, and a clear grasp of how the system and Madden work. I made my own Potential Guide WIP , which is now complete!


    The only thing left to do is add the walkthrough to help the lost like me. This is my first attempt at a guide with commentary, and it will not be finished immediately. I hope to have it finished by soon, but I do not want any restrictions as I have no idea how long this will take.

    Also, my restrictions for players are harsher than PGaither's. For example, only 4 quarterbacks will be suggested as possible starters. I also value overall MUCH higher than PGaither, and I rarely draft someone that does not have A potential at under 25 years old. I have also checked all of players with the excellent Player Ratings Guide, which shows progression after a couple of years. Incredibly useful utility.

    Anyway, in the style of PGaither, here goes.

    Finished
    • Quarterbacks
    • Half-Backs
    • Full-Backs
    • Wide Receivers


    WIP
    • Offensive Tackles


    Offense
    Spoiler

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    Last edited by funnyfiggy; 04-03-2012, 07:21 PM.
  • PGaither84
    MVP
    • Mar 2009
    • 4450

    #2
    Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

    Thank you! It's looking good, and you understand all the time Ihad to put into mine.

    I wouldn't focus on the OVR rating. Focus on individual ratings. That's where the real sleepers are. Players who are young and may not have all the skills, but have the skills you need. Maybe their Awareness rating is what is really low keeping their OVR lower than it "should" be.

    I just got the game one week ago and I may build something like this, but last year I started my project early in the season and continued to update it until the final roster file.

    For me, the trick was to list all of the A potential players, then cut out everyone who was already a star. Those are the sleepers who are supposed to progress. Next, I went back in and looked at players who may not have A potential but have specific skill sets. For example, a Defensive lineman with 90+ block shedding but no pass rushing moves would be good for short yardage situations and as a back up. Another might be a linebacker with 85+ speed and nice tackling. He may not have any coverage skills, but he can run sideline to sideline to try and stop fast HBs or just rush the passer... just make sure to blitz with him every play he is on the field... don't ask him to do too much.
    My Madden Blog

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    • funnyfiggy
      Rookie
      • Jan 2012
      • 245

      #3
      Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

      I don't play every game; I only play about 6 per season, so it is really hard for me to put in a player so limited in their abilities. Also, in a 4-3, wouldn't it be better regardless to have a DE with pass rushing moves.

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      • PGaither84
        MVP
        • Mar 2009
        • 4450

        #4
        Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

        Yeah, a 4-3 lineman should be a pass rusher first. That's why I tried my best to make a thorough guide that can cater to various users.

        Another problem is that Madden doesn't have a realistic pass rush or line interactions.

        Some people DO want to play each game with their fantasy team and on the back end of the draft you are not going to find too many well rounded players, so it's also good to identify the better back ups. I ply with 54-56 fatigue and players rotate in and out more often that way, and it is far more realistic, so it's a good idea to have the kind of back ups you want too.
        My Madden Blog

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        • funnyfiggy
          Rookie
          • Jan 2012
          • 245

          #5
          Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

          I definitely plan on identifying the backups and the personnel for each formation. I hate switching people's positions, so it will be a fairly narrow personnel section for each set. Though, some players will likely make an appearance in both(J.J. Watt, Von Miller etc.)

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          • Crunk3nstein
            Rookie
            • Feb 2012
            • 10

            #6
            Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

            Can't wait for it to be finished, I've been using your potential guide and it has been really helpful!

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            • funnyfiggy
              Rookie
              • Jan 2012
              • 245

              #7
              Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

              Whenever I put a spoiler tag over the wide receiver position, it totally bugs out on me and adds either one dummy spoiler tage with nothing in it or 4. Can I get a moderator to fix this for me? Thanks in advance.

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              • PGaither84
                MVP
                • Mar 2009
                • 4450

                #8
                Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

                You might have to check your HTML code... your original post can look like a mess after while, trust me.
                My Madden Blog

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                • funnyfiggy
                  Rookie
                  • Jan 2012
                  • 245

                  #9
                  Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

                  I'm using BBC. I wasn't even aware that spoiler was an option in HTML.

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                  • Crunk3nstein
                    Rookie
                    • Feb 2012
                    • 10

                    #10
                    Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

                    Do you have an estimated time that you'll be finished with this? Looking forward to using it.

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                    • funnyfiggy
                      Rookie
                      • Jan 2012
                      • 245

                      #11
                      Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

                      Originally posted by Crunk3nstein
                      Do you have an estimated time that you'll be finished with this? Looking forward to using it.
                      I really have no idea. I promise offense will be finished by next weekend, but not much more than that.

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                      • Fixxer
                        Rookie
                        • Mar 2012
                        • 49

                        #12
                        Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

                        This guide looks great allot of work in this. Does this work for online franchises with the last roster update? Thanks for the info

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                        • funnyfiggy
                          Rookie
                          • Jan 2012
                          • 245

                          #13
                          Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

                          No, it doesn't predict human activity, sorry.

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                          • Fixxer
                            Rookie
                            • Mar 2012
                            • 49

                            #14
                            Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

                            I didn't think so, would these ratings be outlines if the plyers had a good season or not? Is there a site that does have the progressions or can it not be factored since it being online?

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                            • funnyfiggy
                              Rookie
                              • Jan 2012
                              • 245

                              #15
                              Re: Madden 12 Draft Strategy Guide

                              Progression is same, but that is more in line with my Potential Guide. If you want a guide that details what a guy found after simulating a couple of seasons try Madden 12-Player Ratings.

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