Ok...so last night I played 4 games online. Using tips I've learned from MB and MB members, I didn't do too bad. I played with the Chargers (in powder blue, of course). I used the NE offensive PB and the Jets defensive PB. Using some tips I learned from Zfarls, I worked on gettinsg used to hot routing receivers and shifting. Sproiles is a beast when it comes to swing passes and kick off returns.
Although I lost 3 games and was winning 1 until the dude asked for a friendly quit (which I foolishly granted him), I feel I'm getting better. In one game, I had 3 kickoff returns for TD's with Sproiles and ended up with 534 return yards overall. Man!, that wiggle move works like a charm. I had a few user picks (1 for a TD), which was cool. But, my defense, like a lot of players is horrible! I have been trying to use the FS and I tend to get burnt over the middle endlessly. Also, my rushing D can use a lot of improvement. I did well against 3 of the guys I played, but one dude killed me with Adrian Peterson. As recommended by Zfarls, I used the 3-4 sting pinch as a base defense and played a cover 3 with several adjustments on obvious passing plays.
Before I go, I have 2 questions. The first is: What is a solid base defensive for containing any time of run (excluding the HB draw of course)...and secondly: When the E-book for Madden 11 comes out, can you use it for online play?
Thanks for taking the time to read this rant if you did!
-TTampa
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