Madden 22 PS5 1990 Roster

[Iteachpercussion]

Yes, it is a bit early for this thread, but I wanted to give everyone a head's up on my plans.

First, as some of you know, I originally thought I would moving to Xbox for nextGen. However, I was able t get a PS5 also, so I decided to make my rosters their instead for M22.

I have played M21 on NextGen and it was outstanding. As a matter of fact, I recently finished a 1999 roster for Xbox, but I have not posted it yet.

Anyway, having played M21 and hearing all of the info about M22, I believe it will be a great game and with all of the franchise mode changes, I believe/hope that classic rosters will perform better in that mode.

With all of that in mind, here is my plan for Madden 22.

I will be making a 1990 season roster as soon as I get the game. The goal is for that roster to be used for Franchise mode and hopefully be able to take advantage of all of the game planning additions. I still say controlling all 32 teams will be the best bet.
One thing that frustrates me about editing in Madden is that you cannot set development traits and abilities in the main menu editing. That can only be done in franchise mode. That also means that when you import the roster into franchise mode, players have abilities that do not match them. So, I will also post on here, a document list for my suggestions for SuperStars and XFactor players. It will then be on you to set all of that up. It is time consuming for sure, but worth it I believe.

Aside from the 1990 roster itself, I also plan on making a 1991 draft class to go along with the roster. We will see if I make beyond that or not, but I would like to at least get one draft class done. I am hoping that with the new scouting it will make that whole process even better.

So that is the plan. I have my files ready to go for the roster and draft class, I just have to wait for the game to come out. Between now and then I will continue to adjust little things here and there with my files and decide who should be Xfactors and SuperStars and what abilities they should have. If you have any suggestions in that area, please let me know.

[Iteachpercussion]

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File Name: 1990
PSN: Iteachhistory78

Current teams complete: AFC East, Central, West; NFC East
Bills, Dolphins, Colts, Jets, Patriots, Bengals, Steelers, Oilers, Browns, Raiders, Chiefs, Seahawks, Chargers, Broncos, Giants, Eagles, Redskins, Cowboys, Cardinals, Bears, Buccaneers, Lions, Packers, Vikings, 49ers, Saints, Rams, Falcons
Expansion Teams: All 4 are complete and based on CFL teams.

Playbooks suggestions:
Bills: O: TEN D: PITT
Dolphins: O: GB D: PITT
Colts: O: LVR D: TB
Jets: O: TEN D: BUF
Patriots: O: NYJ D: DET
Bengals: O: TEN D: PITT
Steelers: O: TEN D: PITT
Oilers: O: RunNShoot D: SF
Browns: O: NYJ D: DAL
Raiders: O: TEN D: SEA
Chiefs: O: TEN D: PITT
Seahawks: O: TEN D: SEA
Chargers: O: IND D: TB
Broncos: O: NYG D: ARI
Giants: O: TEN D: TB
Eagles: O: TEN D: NO
Redskins: O: IND D: BUF
Cowboys: O: LVR D: DAL
Cardinals: O: IND D: ARI
Bears: O: TEN D: NO
Buccaneers: O: DAL D: TB
Lions: O: RunNShoot D: DET
Packers: O: LVR D: PIT
Vikings: O: NYG D: MIN
49ers: O: West Coach D: ARI
Saints: O: TEN D: ARI
Rams: O: LVR D: DET
Falcons: O: ATL D: ARI

Playbooks suggestions for Play Now and played games in Franchise mode
Bills: O: West Coast D: 3-4
Dolphins: O: West Coast D: 3-4
Colts: O: West Coast D: 3-4
Jets: O: West Coast D: 4-3
Patriots: O: West Coast D: 3-4
Bengals: O: West Coast D: 3-4
Steelers: O: Run Heavy D: 3-4
Oilers: O: RunNShoot D: 4-3
Browns: O: West Coast D: 4-3
Raiders: O: West Coast D: 4-3
Chiefs: O: Run Heavy D: 3-4
Seahawks: O: West Coast D: 4-3
Chargers: O: LAR or Run Heavy D: 3-4
Broncos: O: Run Heavy D: 3-4
Giants: O: Run Heavy D: 3-4
Eagles: O: West Coast D: 4-3
Redskins: O: LAR or Run Heavy D: 4-3
Cowboys: O: West Coast D: 4-3
Cardinals: O: LAR or Run Heavy D: 3-4
Bears: O: Run Heavy D: 4-3
Buccaneers: O: West Coast D: 3-4
Lions: O: RunNShoot D: 3-4
Packers: O: West Coast D: 3-4
Vikings: O: West Coast D: 4-3
49ers: O: West Coach D: 3-4
Saints: O: West Coast D: 3-4
Rams: O: West Coast D: 3-4
Falcons: O: ATL D: 3-4

To add to this roster I also created 2 draft classes, 1991 and 1992. Both draft classes are complete with every player who was drafted in those years. Because there are more players in the EA draft classes, there are some fake players, but they are all rated and equipped to match the rest of the class.
All of the ratings use my system and the players should fit right in with the 1990 roster.

File names:
1991
1992

[Playmakers]

Re: Madden 22 PS5 1990 Roster

My favorite era of football for both College and NFL.

I wish EA with all the new HFA stuff allowed teams to play in older Stadiums like RFK, Oakland Coliseum, Texas Stadium, Veteran Stadium and Bush Memorial.

Imagine some of the effects or boost those teams would get in those buildings

For example the Rams players on offense speed boost to replicate the Greatest Show on Turf

The Raiders intimidation factor at the Coliseum opposing teams players get rattled right out the gate by the thug crowd

Veteran Stadiums hostile bigger hits by the Eagles defense players more prone to injuries at veteran stadium.

Heck even the old Sun Devil Stadium out here where I reside could have high fatigue/energy effect do to extreme heat for players

Not sure why EA took away all the old stadiums as an option to play in since they still had access to them in older games.

[Iteachpercussion]

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The use of classic stadiums would simply be amazing! Old Cleveland Municipal Stadium with nasty painted dirt instead of real grass. LOL Dog bones all of the Dawg Pound endzone. LOL

It would be really neat to see the old astroturf too instead of the grassy turf.

I am hopeful that EA brings back building stadiums in some form. I know it is not going to be this year, but hopefully soon. I know there are folks who would spend the time to really make the stadiums look great!

[SFNiners816]

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I absolutely love all the classic rosters. I used your 1991 on M20 and with the use of some combined draft classes I finished 12-13 seasons and made it up to the 2018 draft. Was just an outstanding franchise that I kinda joked was basically a MUT multi-year experience. Was really fun having Steve Young run read option stuff as I basically just played it like it was current day football.


I haven't yet secured a PS5 but I am intrigued by the updates to the franchise mode so I know I will be giving a go this year. However, history tells me that it may take some time after launch for the mode to be running a level conducive to a nice franchise experience. That's why I'm currently planning on using Soundwave's 1998 roster for another go on M20 as I've found whole draft classes for 1999 thru 2021. 1998 represents a special year for me as a niner fan since it ended up being the final year of the dynasty. I'm also gonna try to run this franchise in more of a classic niner dynasty offense with everything being undercenter. I'm kinda an X's and O's guys that has a great love of the offense Bill Walsh called and the variation of it.



Having said all that, I just love the long-term play ability your guys classic roster give this game. I know I'm probably gonna play M22 but it may be well after launch once Ive got a PS5, the game has been ironed out and you guys have been given the proper time to make these great rosters.

[Steelers4190]

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I would have loved to be able to use 3 Rivers Stadium with Teach's 92 set. Man that would have been fun. Especially since IRL that was the best team they had in like a decade. People forget they entered the playoffs as a #1 seed that year. Would have just been cool to see replicated

[SFNiners816]

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I would have loved to be able to use 3 Rivers Stadium with Teach's 92 set. Man that would have been fun. Especially since IRL that was the best team they had in like a decade. People forget they entered the playoffs as a #1 seed that year. Would have just been cool to see replicated

I'd love to have a Candlestick as well....Classic stadiums, Classic Uniforms and Classic Playbooks would be an opportunity for them to get some micro transactions from us franchise guys. I don't wanna speak for anyone else, but I would pay what I described above.

[Iteachpercussion]

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I'd love to have a Candlestick as well....Classic stadiums, Classic Uniforms and Classic Playbooks would be an opportunity for them to get some micro transactions from us franchise guys. I don't wanna speak for anyone else, but I would pay what I described above.

I would certainly spend the extra for more classic uniforms and classic stadiums. Same with playbooks too. If EA really wanted to make some extra change that would be a great way to do it. But those stadiums would have to be able to be used in Franchise mode as well. Same with playbooks.

But oh yeah, I would certainly pay for those things.

[SFNiners816]

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I would certainly spend the extra for more classic uniforms and classic stadiums. Same with playbooks too. If EA really wanted to make some extra change that would be a great way to do it. But those stadiums would have to be able to be used in Franchise mode as well. Same with playbooks.

But oh yeah, I would certainly pay for those things.

As I mentioned, I just love X's and O's so if it were up to me these playbook to be kinda specific like they were on Madden 25 but would include more guys. I believe that game had Lombardi, Madden, Walsh, Gibbs and Jimmy Johnson (so basically Norv Turner's Coryell). I'd want the following:


Holmgren WCO
Mike Shanahan WCO
Mike Martz Coryell
Bill's K Gun
Classic Erhardt-Perkins 80's Giant offense


Just to name a few This could be something that could really be done in depth and really bring classic seasons even more to life.

[Culture Rot]

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I don’t really see anything new this roster can bring over the 1990 roster in older Maddens. Not a criticism of your roster work, more a statement on Madden as a whole. And with this you actually lose things like the Redskins. But wishing you the best on this latest work!

[Iteachpercussion]

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I don’t really see anything new this roster can bring over the 1990 roster in older Maddens. Not a criticism of your roster work, more a statement on Madden as a whole. And with this you actually lose things like the Redskins. But wishing you the best on this latest work!

The last time I remember seeing a decent 1990 roster was on Madden 16 and while decent, several players were way off in age and experience. I was actually just messing around with playing it the other day. I am not sure who made it, but I have never made a 1990 roster.

I know you and some others will stay with M20, which is a fine game with lots or really great classic rosters, but having played M21 on NextGen I will say the gameplay is simply better. From the news about M22 in terms of gameplay and the franchise changes, I believe M22 will be superior to M20 in several ways. That is why I am moving on from 20. I will likely still play M20 from time to time as well.

I am sure M22 will have its share of issues just like all games do. M20 is far from a perfect game. Yes, with M22 the Redskins will be the Football team and they will lack the logo, but the rest of the uniform is good enough for me. There are always things that like to deal with and each person has to decide what issues they are willing to put up with and what makes the game too frustrating to deal with.

I am hopeful that this is the year I can finally enjoy my classic rosters in franchise mode. The gameplanning alone has the potential to make a huge difference in CPU play calling. But of course time will tell.

[Armor and Sword]

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The last time I remember seeing a decent 1990 roster was on Madden 16 and while decent, several players were way off in age and experience. I was actually just messing around with playing it the other day. I am not sure who made it, but I have never made a 1990 roster.

I know you and some others will stay with M20, which is a fine game with lots or really great classic rosters, but having played M21 on NextGen I will say the gameplay is simply better. From the news about M22 in terms of gameplay and the franchise changes, I believe M22 will be superior to M20 in several ways. That is why I am moving on from 20. I will likely still play M20 from time to time as well.

I am sure M22 will have its share of issues just like all games do. M20 is far from a perfect game. Yes, with M22 the Redskins will be the Football team and they will lack the logo, but the rest of the uniform is good enough for me. There are always things that like to deal with and each person has to decide what issues they are willing to put up with and what makes the game too frustrating to deal with.

I am hopeful that this is the year I can finally enjoy my classic rosters in franchise mode. The gameplanning alone has the potential to make a huge difference in CPU play calling. But of course time will tell.

So that 1990 was done by the great JohnEKool on Madden 16. I have not seen JohnEKool around these parts since MLB 15? Like totally gone. I hope he is ok personally.

In any case I am so excited to see you are doing this roster project along with the 1991 draft class.

As far as the game planning aspect.....doing 32 team control is a must with classic rosters. Being able to set up each coach as the the coach from that team will be very important as well as having the right playbook. I do not think you can use generic playbooks in franchise still...but I am not sure. Maybe if we have control of every team and you can do the two PSN profile trick to activate a second controller and change the playbook and uniforms then move it back to the middle and deactivate the controller....it can be done.

The game prep will be really cool so they can focus on the inside run or outside run...or short passing game etc.

Tiem will tell if it really helps the CPU play calling. But I can tell you it did with the modern day rosters on the Beta.

The CPU will utilize the game planning and weekly practice feature on their own if you let them. That has ben confirmed from the developers.

Madden 22 is going to be IMO probably the best Madden we have had yet. I was extremely impressed with the NG 2.0 Stat’s based movement system.

So good times ahead for Madden 22!!!

[Steelers4190]

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The 17 game schedule will bug me ten times more than the WFT helmet personally lol

[Iteachpercussion]

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The 17 game schedule will bug me ten times more than the WFT helmet personally lol

I am not concerned about the extra game really. It is just another in the long list of things we each have to decide if we can put up with it. Same as dealing with expansion teams and teams in the wrong city.

I wish EA would allow us to fully customize the franchise. This would include selecting the number of teams, the number of games, conferences and divisions, etc. However, I have a strong feeling that EA has its hands tied by the NFL on some of those things. The NFL is VERY protective of its brand and that much customization it probably not something they want.

But in any case, I understand the frustration of having an extra game. It will be weird for classic rosters, but something I can live with.

[Steelers4190]

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I am not concerned about the extra game really. It is just another in the long list of things we each have to decide if we can put up with it. Same as dealing with expansion teams and teams in the wrong city.

I wish EA would allow us to fully customize the franchise. This would include selecting the number of teams, the number of games, conferences and divisions, etc. However, I have a strong feeling that EA has its hands tied by the NFL on some of those things. The NFL is VERY protective of its brand and that much customization it probably not something they want.

But in any case, I understand the frustration of having an extra game. It will be weird for classic rosters, but something I can live with.

Oh I agree. Was just saying things like the Washington helmet are very low on my deal breaker list