Anyone else?

[I am a huge CUNT]

Is it just me or are there a ton of sacks on Madden this year?

I was playing on All-Madden against the Raiders, I'm the Broncos. It's the 4th quarter up 13-0 and the CPU has 8 sacks already, most of them killed my drives forcing a long third down.

Once the 4th quarter rolls around, John Lynch proves the theory that white men can't jump and gives up a touchdown to Porter. With 3 minutes to go, I held a 13-7 lead so I knew I had to score. I get to about midfield, and i can't do anything on the drive because 3 fricken sacks. Oakland goes down to score, I lose 14-13.

I don't know what the problem is, I have pass blocking at it's full and the CPU averages 6 sacks a game. I thought maybe it was because I just had a sucky line but it happens with every team I play with. I basically have no chance on play action or Denver's bootlegs, and I have to rush throws on the others.

I certainly don't mind losing a close game and I know some defenses are good but 11 sacks for the game, averaging 7 per?

[Tarheels Reign Supreame]

i dont seem to have a problem, but thats probably cause im the Falcons, and can use Vick to run away from pressure.

however, i dont seem to get the opposite effect where my pass rush istoo strong (e.g. www.dynastywizard.com/news951_385.html)

[Cerrano39]

msuspartan2 said:

Is it just me or are there a ton of sacks on Madden this year?

I was playing on All-Madden against the Raiders, I'm the Broncos. It's the 4th quarter up 13-0 and the CPU has 8 sacks already, most of them killed my drives forcing a long third down.

Once the 4th quarter rolls around, John Lynch proves the theory that white men can't jump and gives up a touchdown to Porter. With 3 minutes to go, I held a 13-7 lead so I knew I had to score. I get to about midfield, and i can't do anything on the drive because 3 fricken sacks. Oakland goes down to score, I lose 14-13.

I don't know what the problem is, I have pass blocking at it's full and the CPU averages 6 sacks a game. I thought maybe it was because I just had a sucky line but it happens with every team I play with. I basically have no chance on play action or Denver's bootlegs, and I have to rush throws on the others.

I certainly don't mind losing a close game and I know some defenses are good but 11 sacks for the game, averaging 7 per?

Don't keep dropping back. Step into the pocket. If the rush is strong from the outside, there will be holes if you step up. It can be a little hard to get used to, because you have to quickly look away from receivers so you don't stupidly run into a defender, but I find this a good way to avoid many sacks.

[Avogadro]

Use a lot of shotgun formations. I personally don't have a problem with allowing a lot of sacks, but the shotgun should help.

[I am a huge CUNT]

Well yeah i usually drop back but the bronco boot legs i might have to quit.

[NoT25hAbY]

If you notice.... in the stats column at the end of the season, like 26 players have over 10. It is different.

I'm more focused on the 2,000 yard rushers. I hate 4 2,000 yard rushers with LT or Portis rushing for 2,400 lol.

[Loki]

Definitely don't have this problem...ever. I've used Eli, Brad Johnson, Jake Plummer, and Drew Bledsoe in franchise mode and have rarely gotten sacked more than 3 times in a game if ever. Maybe I'm just good at avoiding the pressure but I mean...those guys minus Plummer aren't that mobile.

I also hate the 2,000 yard rushers but Clinton Portis has always seemed to be Madden's lovechild I swear. Doesn't matter what game it's been, he's been the man since 03 or 04.