Madden NFL 17 Address All 3 Phases of the Game: Offense, Defense & Special Teams

[NolanRyansSnowmonkey]

I want so badly for this to be the football game of the century. I was excited when I first read this. Then I just went back and read the 'amazing new features and realism' advertising and hype of each edition of Madden back to '08. Needless to say this tempered my excitement quite a bit. If most of those promises had turned out half as good as they sounded before release, I would be more optimistic this year. Going through this hope every year gives me tired-head. That being said, my inner sports heart still won't give up hope, even though my brain tells it differently. Just one time I want my heart to be right.

My brain will not allow my heart to buy it upon release this year. But I will be tuned in to Operation Sports to get an idea of whether this game delivers. Please don't break my sports-heart again.

[3threatweapon]

Re: Madden NFL 17 Address All 3 Phases of the Game: Offense, Defense & Special Teams

SO Psyched to hear Special teams is getting some attention. Have they mentioned (or has it been shown) if they fixed ST return blocking? They still dont set up an "organized lane" or call it what you will for returning on both on punts and KO's. IN fact they get in your way more often than anything.

[Rams_3]

Re: Madden NFL 17 Address All 3 Phases of the Game: Offense, Defense & Special Teams

The next thing they have to address is punt and kick return. In madden it just seems so boring. I hope they fix the blocking and make returns fun and exciting. Have the blocking set up correctly and have lanes open up. Special teams is very important in the nfl, especially those teams that have great return guys. I wanna feel like i shouldn't punt to a guy.

[OhMrHanky]

Re: Madden NFL 17 Address All 3 Phases of the Game: Offense, Defense & Special Teams

The next thing they have to address is punt and kick return. In madden it just seems so boring. I hope they fix the blocking and make returns fun and exciting. Have the blocking set up correctly and have lanes open up. Special teams is very important in the nfl, especially those teams that have great return guys. I wanna feel like i shouldn't punt to a guy.

Yeah, no doubt. I have to admit, when Rex said they had a plan to work on all 3 phases of the game, I think a lot of us thought/knew this would be the year of special teams. Although, I think most of us were thinking, 'alright. This year is special teams love. Can't wait to see the blocking on kick/punt returns and see those lanes open up like never before! I can't wait to see the gunners actually getting down field and doing something for a change! YEAH!!! SPECIAL TEAMS!! WHOOO!!!' Lol, and then we find out its about blocking kicks, FG meter, and trick plays ☹️ Now, it will be nice to block kicks, so, overall, I welcome the change. But, seriously, I was really thinking they were going to do something different/magical with the blocking to better setup returns so that returns felt 'special'. So, for me, this is a slight letdown, I'd say.


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[jsteele14]

Re: Madden NFL 17 Address All 3 Phases of the Game: Offense, Defense & Special Teams

I am sure this question has been answered and i missed it. I have seen videos of blocked field goal attempts. Will we be seeing blocked punts now as well? I have not seen those videos.

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[iron city]

Regarding franchise...does anyone know if they fixed the scheduling in season 2 and past? Last year and for many years you will get as many as 6 straight home or away games. The real NFL only allows 3. Sort of kills the immersion fro me.

[raiderphantom]

Re: Madden NFL 17 Address All 3 Phases of the Game: Offense, Defense & Special Teams

Pre-ordered. Madden used to be a yearly purchase for me. I must've bought 10-12 maddens in a row. This year might get me back into it. It sounds amazing.

[cable guy]

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Pre-ordered. Madden used to be a yearly purchase for me. I must've bought 10-12 maddens in a row. This year might get me back into it. It sounds amazing.

Yep. Hopefully continue from last year, which I thought was a big step forward

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