Friday, January 29, 2010

Tired of Stuggling

Another year another failure. My Broncos in year 3 had such high expectations, but all came crumbling down with another losing season. This time going 7-9. However, there was evidence of improvement. I played the first 4 games of the season and ended up going 2 and 2 as I found that the gameplay level I play on, my skill, is rather difficult. My skill is a unique feature because rather than picking a difficulty level, when one selects my skill the game adapts to him or her. I think it makes for excellent game play and I have become more motivated by the challenge. My madden skill has risen from the original 500 to 600, and in turn the game has become more difficult. Anyways, after a productive off season I have a new and improved squad. I have added a great middle line backer in the young Ray Maualuga to complete my 3-4 defense and my first round draft pick is an 80 overall stud who is already my starting defensive tackle and gave me the flexibility to trade away my previous one for fresh talent. My team overall has raised to an 89 which is 6th best in the NFl. So far I am 5-3 in my season 4 campaign. Go Broncos!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

The Beginning of a Dynasty

I have begun a Madden NFL 10 franchise with the Denver Broncos. My goal is to retool this team and make it into a powerhouse. I want to build through free agency, trades, and the yearly rookie draft. So far I have decided to essentially give up on my first two seasons as I rebuild my team with young players. I have traded a good portion of the original team to get high draft picks and other good young players. I have traded essential players such as Kyle Orton, Champ Bailey, and Eddie Royal as I viewed it essential for the future of my team. I want to build my team around the running game, the offensive line, and defensive line. However, I also wanted to address the quarterback situation immediately. With the second pick of the draft, I selected a quarterback named Carmelo Goldwire. After his rookie year I did not like his skill set and hence packaged him and draft picks for another young quarterback named Kevin Steven-Baker. I am currently in season 3 after simulating the first two seasons, as i went a combined 6-23, but now the team is where I want it to be. I have begun playing in season 3, and have started the season 1-1, but I feel like it will be a promising season when it's all set and done.