[Woad23]

Quote: Originally Posted by Chedapalooza

Zone defense dictates two things to the offense: find the open man as soon as possible (limit deep shots), and run the ball less. When the defense is in zone, their eyes are on the quarterback at the snap... if they read run, it's a MUCH quicker response than if 6 defenders immediately have eyes on receiver threats (like they would in man) This is also why play action is much less effective against man coverage, the db'/ and LB's are not concerned with what's going on in the backfield... so the run fake is almost useless Hopefully this knowledge will help some better understand why players act (or don't act) a certain way in the game (and on Sunday)!!

Excellent explanation! But from a madden point of view, can't have a "play zone and win" thing going on =)

Played another vs a pass heavy philly team, results were similar, despite me playing much more man than usual for testing purposes. Less than 200 yds for phi, they did take one shot deep vs cover 3 zone and completed a jump ball, they also got a pick 6 and blocked punt td, so that would decrease their total yards.

Would think that it was my balanced, burn clock, type of play style that was dictating this if it weren't for the pre and post patch differences.

As always your time is very much appreciated