Punt Returns and Defender speed/acc?

[raguel]

I don't know if this is a real issue or just my imagination, but it seems like punt return defenders are much faster than in previous years. I have a guy in franchise mode with 99 return and 95+ in speed, agil, and acc but he can't outrun anyone, even a linebacker.

[DreSki]

I noticed this too. It seems like they are faster then what they should be and they take the perfect angle every time. Only way i could get ever break a punt for a TD was if the speed threshold was on 0.

[Beeks]

Having the same issue here. Averaging about 5 yards per return with Noel Devine, mid to high 90's in speed, acc, agility and return. Seems like as soon as I catch the ball, there are 5 defenders all over me. My blockers can't block worth crap, which certainly doesn't help.

[Old School SD Fan]

Same as usual, nigh on impossible to return a punt or KO back far. At least NCAA this year, I could return KO's.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Been this way for years honeslty. Blocking on special teams is horrible in Madden and NCAA. And on punts it is just down right terrible how fast the gunners get down the field.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Old School SD Fan

Same as usual, nigh on impossible to return a punt or KO back far. At least NCAA this year, I could return KO's.

I've returned two KO but no PRs.

[hawkeye2188]

I've returned a KO a few times too, best ive done on punt return is like 16yds maybe.

[Beeks]

I have found that lining up out of any of the punt block formations, (ie. punt block return, punt block man, etc) gets you an extra few seconds back there to return, as the offense usually lines up in a protection formation. That being said, the extra 5 yards you gain is still brutal.