Just got M13 a few days ago, and trying to get used to the gameplay and such. Meanwhile, I figured, what better time to start a new fran...career.
Basic settings:
15 minute quarters
Acc. Clock: 13
Speed: Slow
Spd Threshold: 0
Level: Custom All-Madden (using 75 or less rule)
Sliders: Creating my own - sadly, my M12 sliders....did not work. Not to mention new theories and whatnot.
Mode: Playing as created HC
Anyway, on with the show.
The Ander Lyle era begins in Oakland
Basic settings:
15 minute quarters
Acc. Clock: 13
Speed: Slow
Spd Threshold: 0
Level: Custom All-Madden (using 75 or less rule)
Sliders: Creating my own - sadly, my M12 sliders....did not work. Not to mention new theories and whatnot.
Mode: Playing as created HC
Anyway, on with the show.
The Ander Lyle era begins in Oakland
The...who?
Yes, the Raiders choose a relative unknown to be the next captain of the Oakland Raiders. Lyle is thought to be a tactical type of coach, looking for ways to give his players the mental and preparation edge every week. Remains to be seen how he'll be able to motivate his guys and build a team that can withstand the vicious AFC.
Lyle looks to bring changes to the defensive side in particular. Based on interview notes with the coach, this is how analysts believe Lyle will view his existing personnel:
QB - Palmer will likely be his man and probably can tolerate him. Lyle likes QBs with intelligence and composure. Palmer typically shows those traits. He will probably give Terrell Pryor every chance to develop as well before heavily considering a new young prospect QB. Where does Leinart fit? He probably doesn't.
HB - He should like McFadden...and maybe he can figure out how to keep the talented halfback healthy. Lyle loves to use his backs in the passing game. McFadden has soft hands for a halfback, and, if he can stay healthy, McFadden could easily be who this offense runs through. Reece, however, might be Lyle's new favorite toy...a pass-catching fullback could give defenses yet one more thing to worry about and create more deception even out of a run-look formation.
WR - The WRs are going to have something to prove. Right now, they are about polar opposite to what Lyle likes. Lyle prefers technically sound players, while the Raiders have stockpiled pure atheletes. Denarius Moore has the best chance of making a good early impression.
TE - This could go either way. Myers has skills as a receiving TE, but if he's going to be asked to do some blocking, disappointment might occur on both sides.
OL - Expect Veldheer to be the anchor a new line is built around. Lyle loves pass blockers in the interior to protect the A gaps.
DL - Seymour is going to fit in great. Lyle likes big guys in the middle to suck up blocks and push the engagement back into the backfield. He'll also love the veteran Andre Carter and his pass rush abilities.
LB - Lyle is going to have a fit. Aside from McClain, he probably will want to overturn this whole unit. Wheeler does have good pursuit at least and Stupar might become something of a pet project with his potential as a coverage LB and moving him to the outside.
CB - I don't think there's any coach, or would be coach, that would like this group. They are all average, at best, and not even young enough to where improvement is probable.
S - There's some hope here. Huff and Branch are more physical, and Lyle prefers the Ed Reed-type ballhawking safety, but the abilities of the two starters will keep them in the lineup and probably can adapt to some of what Lyle will be selling.
K/P - Who wouldn't like either one of these folks? Janikowski was "Legatron" before that was a thing and Lechler has long been a weapon on this team.
Other comments from the new head coach seem to indicate that he wants a fearsome, hard-hitting defense. When asked what some of his favorite old time players were, just about every defender was one of those nasty, "I'd kill you if I could" type defensive studs. Deacon Jones, Lyle Alzado, Jack Tatum, Lawrence Taylor, Ronnie Lott, Mel Blount. Those type of guys. That style of play doesn't really fly in the NFL or NCAA, so he'll have a hard time filling those protoypes, but there are hard hitters coming out all the time and in the league now, so perhaps some of those players will make their way to the Raiders at some point.
"But they have to be smart and know how to stop plays, not just punish completed plays, " Lyle also commented.
Offensively, a running attack seems to be in the making, but Lyle did say he wants to mix things up and keep defenses off-balance.
"I like the running game, and I think you can be deceptive with it without getting cute, but a strong aerial attack is a thing of beauty and making the defense have to split its focus on both the ground and the air, that can make up for a lot," Lyle spoke.
It seems that overall, versatility and flexibility are going to be themes of the Lyle administration in Oakland. He wants players that can change gears and adapt to what's happening as well as being able to at least handle a lot of different responsibilities. Will be interesting to see how this plays out going forward.
Yes, the Raiders choose a relative unknown to be the next captain of the Oakland Raiders. Lyle is thought to be a tactical type of coach, looking for ways to give his players the mental and preparation edge every week. Remains to be seen how he'll be able to motivate his guys and build a team that can withstand the vicious AFC.
Lyle looks to bring changes to the defensive side in particular. Based on interview notes with the coach, this is how analysts believe Lyle will view his existing personnel:
QB - Palmer will likely be his man and probably can tolerate him. Lyle likes QBs with intelligence and composure. Palmer typically shows those traits. He will probably give Terrell Pryor every chance to develop as well before heavily considering a new young prospect QB. Where does Leinart fit? He probably doesn't.
HB - He should like McFadden...and maybe he can figure out how to keep the talented halfback healthy. Lyle loves to use his backs in the passing game. McFadden has soft hands for a halfback, and, if he can stay healthy, McFadden could easily be who this offense runs through. Reece, however, might be Lyle's new favorite toy...a pass-catching fullback could give defenses yet one more thing to worry about and create more deception even out of a run-look formation.
WR - The WRs are going to have something to prove. Right now, they are about polar opposite to what Lyle likes. Lyle prefers technically sound players, while the Raiders have stockpiled pure atheletes. Denarius Moore has the best chance of making a good early impression.
TE - This could go either way. Myers has skills as a receiving TE, but if he's going to be asked to do some blocking, disappointment might occur on both sides.
OL - Expect Veldheer to be the anchor a new line is built around. Lyle loves pass blockers in the interior to protect the A gaps.
DL - Seymour is going to fit in great. Lyle likes big guys in the middle to suck up blocks and push the engagement back into the backfield. He'll also love the veteran Andre Carter and his pass rush abilities.
LB - Lyle is going to have a fit. Aside from McClain, he probably will want to overturn this whole unit. Wheeler does have good pursuit at least and Stupar might become something of a pet project with his potential as a coverage LB and moving him to the outside.
CB - I don't think there's any coach, or would be coach, that would like this group. They are all average, at best, and not even young enough to where improvement is probable.
S - There's some hope here. Huff and Branch are more physical, and Lyle prefers the Ed Reed-type ballhawking safety, but the abilities of the two starters will keep them in the lineup and probably can adapt to some of what Lyle will be selling.
K/P - Who wouldn't like either one of these folks? Janikowski was "Legatron" before that was a thing and Lechler has long been a weapon on this team.
Other comments from the new head coach seem to indicate that he wants a fearsome, hard-hitting defense. When asked what some of his favorite old time players were, just about every defender was one of those nasty, "I'd kill you if I could" type defensive studs. Deacon Jones, Lyle Alzado, Jack Tatum, Lawrence Taylor, Ronnie Lott, Mel Blount. Those type of guys. That style of play doesn't really fly in the NFL or NCAA, so he'll have a hard time filling those protoypes, but there are hard hitters coming out all the time and in the league now, so perhaps some of those players will make their way to the Raiders at some point.
"But they have to be smart and know how to stop plays, not just punish completed plays, " Lyle also commented.
Offensively, a running attack seems to be in the making, but Lyle did say he wants to mix things up and keep defenses off-balance.
"I like the running game, and I think you can be deceptive with it without getting cute, but a strong aerial attack is a thing of beauty and making the defense have to split its focus on both the ground and the air, that can make up for a lot," Lyle spoke.
It seems that overall, versatility and flexibility are going to be themes of the Lyle administration in Oakland. He wants players that can change gears and adapt to what's happening as well as being able to at least handle a lot of different responsibilities. Will be interesting to see how this plays out going forward.
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