Lets look and see who would be the best teams in certain categories and why. I'm getting giddy about Madden dropping, even though I'm not their biggest fan, I love football!
Best Team in the Game: Denver Broncos; clearly the offense, but you add D.Ware, TJ Ward, and Aqib Talib to improve their defense. Running game might be a bit soft, but serviceable depending on your playing style
Most Improved Team in the Game: Cleveland Browns; They added Justin Gilbert and Johnny Football in the game, Gilbert, Haden, and Whitner will be a solid DB tandem to limit big plays. Their front 7 was already pretty solid, but their offense was the HUGE problem in North East Ohio. Johnny Football isn't the biggest asset here, it's actually Ben Tate. THey actually have a RB that can do some damage, they also added Miles Austin and have Pro-Bowl Pass Catching TE Jordan Cameron. Easily makes the browns, one of the most improved teams in Madden, ahead of a close second Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Most Diminished Team: Dallas Cowboys; A team that already struggled lost their franchise player Damarcus Ware, and added almost nothing to boast their defense. A close second, would be the Carolina Panthers, who have only one good WR, and lost their best defensive back in Mike Mitchell to the Steelers. Although, still a good team, but not much improvement out there.
Best Defensive Team: New England Patriots; The Patriots will have the best team in this year's game on D. They have two Man-Press Corners in Revis and Browner, and Alfonzo Dennard is nothing to from upon. They will have 3 starting caliber CBs, to lock down anytime they are in Nickel. Add that secondary with a front 7 that includes Vince Wilfork, Chandler Jones, Jerod Mayo, Jamie Collins, and Donte Hightower. And don't forget the role players in James Anderson, Will Smith, and Michael Buchannon, all capable pass rushers to rotate in. Unfortunately their safeties aren't that good, however, they are serviceable, and with the other 9 guys suiting up, you'd be fine.
Best Offensive Team: TIE Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccs, and Detroit Lions; If Teddy Bridgewater or Christian Pnder float your boat, this is the best offense to use in Madden. Adrian Peterson, enough said there, however, they have good weapons at WR and tight end, as well as a solid O Line. Greg Jennings, Cordarrelle Patterson, Jerome Simpson, and Kyle Rudolph will give you enough versatility and targets to supplement the brute punishment of AP.
Broncos would be close, but their RB position is hardly mention-able. Again, Buccaneers. A combo of 6'5 WRs in Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson, and 6'5 TE in Austin Sefarian-Jenkins, and the Muscle Hamster would give improved vet Josh McCown plenty of fire-power to make this team devastating on O.
The Lions of course have to be said with the best Calvin Johnson, however Stafford has more targets now, Golden Tate, Eric Ebron, and Reggie Bush should make this the most pass-happy team in Madden history. Maybe more so than the Broncos, mostly because of Calvin Johnson.
Youngest Team: Saint Louis Rams; The Rams added plenty of talent this season, mostly thanks to the Washington Redskins. They added Greg Robinson and Tre Mason to sure up their rushing attack. They have Tavon Austin and Chris Givens, but they also added Kenny Britt for some help. Don't forget about the sleeper, Jared Cook, a fast big TE. Their front 4 could be the best in the league. Already good, they added Aaron Donald from Pitt, who could be the most versatile DT in the game, since IDK, Warren Sapp?
Sleeper team: Tampa Bay Buccs, they will have a good defense and good offense, very balanced team. Depending on their front 7 ratings, they may be one of the most used teams online next season.
Team I'm most Excited for: As an Eagles fan I'll say the Eagles. As a non-biased fan Buffalo Bills; Sammy Watkins is going to be a monster, both on the game, and in real life. He will add a much needed speed factor to that offense, as well as physical toughness and demand high attention. You combine him with their two headed monster, and EJ Manuel, and its on. Their defense is pretty good, not quite amazing, but they can get the job done. Sammy Watkins will be on the Calvin Johnson, AJ Green, Julio Jones level when it comes to your Fantasy Draft CFM.
What do you guys think, who are your picks, what other categories would you put certain teams in?
Best Team in the Game: Denver Broncos; clearly the offense, but you add D.Ware, TJ Ward, and Aqib Talib to improve their defense. Running game might be a bit soft, but serviceable depending on your playing style
Most Improved Team in the Game: Cleveland Browns; They added Justin Gilbert and Johnny Football in the game, Gilbert, Haden, and Whitner will be a solid DB tandem to limit big plays. Their front 7 was already pretty solid, but their offense was the HUGE problem in North East Ohio. Johnny Football isn't the biggest asset here, it's actually Ben Tate. THey actually have a RB that can do some damage, they also added Miles Austin and have Pro-Bowl Pass Catching TE Jordan Cameron. Easily makes the browns, one of the most improved teams in Madden, ahead of a close second Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Most Diminished Team: Dallas Cowboys; A team that already struggled lost their franchise player Damarcus Ware, and added almost nothing to boast their defense. A close second, would be the Carolina Panthers, who have only one good WR, and lost their best defensive back in Mike Mitchell to the Steelers. Although, still a good team, but not much improvement out there.
Best Defensive Team: New England Patriots; The Patriots will have the best team in this year's game on D. They have two Man-Press Corners in Revis and Browner, and Alfonzo Dennard is nothing to from upon. They will have 3 starting caliber CBs, to lock down anytime they are in Nickel. Add that secondary with a front 7 that includes Vince Wilfork, Chandler Jones, Jerod Mayo, Jamie Collins, and Donte Hightower. And don't forget the role players in James Anderson, Will Smith, and Michael Buchannon, all capable pass rushers to rotate in. Unfortunately their safeties aren't that good, however, they are serviceable, and with the other 9 guys suiting up, you'd be fine.
Best Offensive Team: TIE Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccs, and Detroit Lions; If Teddy Bridgewater or Christian Pnder float your boat, this is the best offense to use in Madden. Adrian Peterson, enough said there, however, they have good weapons at WR and tight end, as well as a solid O Line. Greg Jennings, Cordarrelle Patterson, Jerome Simpson, and Kyle Rudolph will give you enough versatility and targets to supplement the brute punishment of AP.
Broncos would be close, but their RB position is hardly mention-able. Again, Buccaneers. A combo of 6'5 WRs in Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson, and 6'5 TE in Austin Sefarian-Jenkins, and the Muscle Hamster would give improved vet Josh McCown plenty of fire-power to make this team devastating on O.
The Lions of course have to be said with the best Calvin Johnson, however Stafford has more targets now, Golden Tate, Eric Ebron, and Reggie Bush should make this the most pass-happy team in Madden history. Maybe more so than the Broncos, mostly because of Calvin Johnson.
Youngest Team: Saint Louis Rams; The Rams added plenty of talent this season, mostly thanks to the Washington Redskins. They added Greg Robinson and Tre Mason to sure up their rushing attack. They have Tavon Austin and Chris Givens, but they also added Kenny Britt for some help. Don't forget about the sleeper, Jared Cook, a fast big TE. Their front 4 could be the best in the league. Already good, they added Aaron Donald from Pitt, who could be the most versatile DT in the game, since IDK, Warren Sapp?
Sleeper team: Tampa Bay Buccs, they will have a good defense and good offense, very balanced team. Depending on their front 7 ratings, they may be one of the most used teams online next season.
Team I'm most Excited for: As an Eagles fan I'll say the Eagles. As a non-biased fan Buffalo Bills; Sammy Watkins is going to be a monster, both on the game, and in real life. He will add a much needed speed factor to that offense, as well as physical toughness and demand high attention. You combine him with their two headed monster, and EJ Manuel, and its on. Their defense is pretty good, not quite amazing, but they can get the job done. Sammy Watkins will be on the Calvin Johnson, AJ Green, Julio Jones level when it comes to your Fantasy Draft CFM.
What do you guys think, who are your picks, what other categories would you put certain teams in?
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