madden '05

joecash · #1 10-07-2005, 05:24 PM

I know you guys are all getting good at madden '06 now, but I just got a copy of '05. What are the key things to do to win htis game? My running game is a joke - somethimes I get a 8-10 yard run, but usually stopped for a loss. And passing deep is just so-so. What should I be doing to beat this thing?

SL__72 · #2 10-07-2005, 05:47 PM

I found that version very easy to run on. Find some plays that work for you and stick to them. I like counters, HB slam, HB off tackle, those sort of plays. Outside running plays don't work as well. Also learn to read/follow blocking.

For passing just find some plays you can be consistant on and stick to them. Once that works you can expand.

Defense I mostly played man and jammed a lot. Stunting your d-line helps too.

joecash · #3 10-07-2005, 06:06 PM

I thought it was smart enough not to let you keep passing with the same play/recever - no?

Oh the thing I forgot - play action passing - this thing kills me that I almost avoid using it. It develops so slowly that I get sacked a lot. Is there a trick here?

SCfuji · #4 10-07-2005, 06:16 PM

what team are you using?

McGahee · #5 10-07-2005, 07:00 PM

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I found that version very easy to run on. Find some plays that work for you and stick to them. I like counters, HB slam, HB off tackle, those sort of plays. Outside running plays don't work as well. Also learn to read/follow blocking.

For passing just find some plays you can be consistant on and stick to them. Once that works you can expand.

Defense I mostly played man and jammed a lot. Stunting your d-line helps too.

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That's really good advice offensively.
On defense just get good players and play man/cover2.

Shoe · #6 10-07-2005, 07:47 PM

I still think madden '98 is the best one ever made

ackid · #7 10-07-2005, 09:14 PM

This game kick's ass!!! I just finished my 1st franchise season with a perfect record 16-0 and beat Titans in the Super Bowl!!!!

There is a trick to running that works for me.

Run to the outside, follow your blocks and hit the spin button 2-3 times. Dont use the cutback button. Spin works alot better. It also helps to have a fast back. I play the Redskins and Portis is a bad mutha fer!!!

joecash · #8 10-08-2005, 12:23 PM

bump for more ideas.

what about the deep passing game? is there a trick to catching more bombs?

Matador225 · #9 10-08-2005, 03:30 PM

You need a good receiver to catch bombs somewhat consistently. In general bombs don't work as often as they should because the receivers don't go for the ball like they should. I generally stick to flags, curls, posts, outs, etc.

bones · #10 10-08-2005, 04:18 PM

If you have a fast RB that can break a tackle once in awhile, run goaline HB off tackle. I usually change the direction of the run to the left. When they're playing man, the corner comes in over the TE, leaving you with the opportunity to bounce the run outside and break a huge run. If the corner stays wide, just take it off tackle for 6-8 yds.