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TabLe Of CONTeNTs

Connected Careers 4

Backstories 5

New Ratings 8

Player Types & Schemes 10

Overview: Where can I start? 19

Being a Coach 21

Progressing Players 22

Scouting 24

Re-Signing Players 28

Free Agent Bidding 30

Contract Offers 32

NFL Draft 33

Team Profles 35

Legends 163


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CONNeCTed Careers

Live the NFL dreamwhenever you want, wherever you want in afully interactive, social, and connected online experience. Create

your personal legacy or relive an all-time legends as you build

the ultimate franchise as a coach, an NFL superstar, or yourself.

Manage your team from your console, the web, or mobile phone

in a 24/7 world as NFL insiders and experts analyze, praise, and

criticize every move along the way.

You can choose to startup a Connected Career as a player or

coach. In both cases, you then select whether or not you want to

take over a current NFL player or coach, create a player, create

yourself using EA SPORTS Game Face, or as a NFL Legend.

When creating a player or coach in Connected Careers, youll also

select a backstory in order to distinguish them. This backstorywill affect your character during your career so its important to

understand what each one does.

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COaCh baCksTOries

Youll be cut from the same cloth as John Madden and VinceLombardi. Your players will lay it all on the line for you and youll

attract free agents as well. Being a motivator will also give you a

25% discount on packages that increase a free agents interest in

signing with your team as well as 25% off packages to decrease

the odds of a player retiring.

Youre one of the smartest men in football when it comes to the

Xs and Os, perhaps the next Bill Walsh. Being a strategist will

give you a 25% discount on XP boost packages, the Coach XP

package, discount packages which reduces the XP cost for your

players, and the Predictability Package.

Being the head coach is only one of the hats you wear. Scouting

and roster management are also key components of your abili-

ties. Being a team builder will give you a 25% discount in packagesthat increase the interest of a player re-signing with you, the

Expert Scout Package, and Trade Inuence Package.

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COaCh LeveL

Each coach in Madden NFL 13 will have a Coach Level. It beginsat Level 1 and will go up to Level 4. If you create a coach, youll

enter the league as a Level 1. This will give you easier team goals,

but youll be paying full price for packages. As you begin to

have success, youll begin to level up. A Level 4 coach will have

extremely high team goals but will be able to purchase packages

at a discounted price.

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PLayer baCksTOries

Youre essentially a rst round draft pick. Youll come in with thehighest ratings but will also have lofty goals that will be tougher

to meet. Choosing this backstory gives you the quickest way to

crack the starting lineup and contribute right away.

Youve been drafted near the end of the draft. Youll have medio-

cre ratings and will have to really excel in practice and in the pre-

season just to earn a few snaps in your rst year. However, your

goals will not be set quite as high. Choosing this backstory makes

it less likely to see signicant playing time in year one, but has

the chance to develop later on.

Youve been completely ignored and were not selected in the

draft. Your ratings will be much lower than the other backstories

and youll have to scratch and claw for every piece of XP you can

get. Choosing the backstory will provide the toughest grind andyou can expect to not see much playing time in the rst season.

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Calculated from a players physical ratings, player type and posi-

tion. For example, a WRs physical rating would weigh heavier on

speed, agility, jumping and catching where as an offensive lineman

is weighed on run, pass, and impact blocking.

Calculated off of a players intangible ratings. Player type and

position are also taken into consideration. For example, a QBs

intangible rating would be weighed heavier on short, medium, anddeep accuracy while a defensive end is weighed on block shed-

ding, power, and nesse moves.

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NeW raTiNGs

Five brand new ratings are introduced in Connected Careers andplay a big role. These ratings give each team an authentic identity

to who they are and how they construct their football team. It wil

be important to understand what these new ratings do and how

they are calculated. These new ratings do not affect your player

on the eld but instead are used to help shape the personality of

each NFL organization.

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NeW raTiNGs

Calculated from the height and weight of a player while alsofactoring in the position and player type of that individual. For

example, a Power RB who is 60, 247lbs, would have a 99 size

rating. But if he were a Speed HB, his size grade would be consid-

erably lower.

Calculated from the players season and career stats, position

and age. It is important to understand that a rookie will enter

with a production rating of 0. That will increase as he begins to

produce on the eld.

Calculated from a players durability rating. Injury, stamina, and

toughness are all factored in when determining the durability

rating. The age and position of a player are taken into consider-

ation as well.

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PLayer TyPes & sCheMes

It is important to understand the scheme in which your teamruns and what player type they look for at a specic position.

Since each NFL team evaluates players differently, itll be essential

to know what peaks their interest and in turn, value you even

higher. For example, if youre a receiving back looking to crack into

the Arizona Cardinals starting lineup, you may nd yourself buried

on the depth chart. The Cardinals are a Power Run offense,

looking for a Power HB. Your overall rating will be lower in that

system than it will be in Miami, who is looking for a Receiving HB.

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QuarterbacksStrong Arm QB: Elite Arm Strength

West Coast QB: Short Accuracy and Mobility

Field General QB: High Awareness, Throw on the Run, Play Action

Balanced QB: Decent Arm Strength, Speed and Acceleration

Pocket Passer QB: High Accuracy and Arm Strength

HalfbacksBalanced HB: Decent Speed and Acceleration

Power Back HB: Strength and Trucking

Speed Back HB: Speed and Acceleration

Receiving Back HB: Elusiveness and Catching

One Cut HB: Acceleration and Ball Carrier Vision

FullbacksRunner Receiver FB: Catching, Speed, and Ball Carrier Vision

Blocking FB: Strength, Run and Impact Blocking

Balanced FB: Decent Speed, Agility, and Run Blocking

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Wide ReceiversPossession WR: Catch in Trafc

Red Zone Threat: Spectacular Catch and Catch in Trafc

Route Runner: Agility and Route Running

Balanced WR: Decent Speed Acceleration and Agility

Speed WR: Speed and Acceleration

Tight EndsBalanced TE: Decent Speed Acceleration and Agility

Blocking TE: Impact, Run and Pass Blocking

Vertical Threat: Speed, Agility, and Route Running

Receiver TE: Catching and Route Running

Offensive LinemenRun Blocker OL: Run Blocking, Strength, and Acceleration

Big Mauler OL: Run Blocking, Strength, and Impact Blocking

Zone Blocking OL: Run Blocking, Agility, and Acceleration

Balanced: Decent Strength, Awareness, Pass and Run Blocking

Pass Blocker: Pass Blocking, Strength, and Awareness

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Defensive EndsBalanced 4-3 DE: Decent Speed, Power and Finesse Moves

4-3 Run Stopper: Strength, Block Shedding and Tackling

3-4 Run Stopper: Strength, Pursuit and Tackling

3-4 Versatile: Decent Physical and Intangible Ratings

Speed Rusher: Speed Acceleration and Pass Rushing

Defensive TacklesPass Rusher DT: Acceleration and Pass Rushing

Prototype DT: Agility, Strength, and Acceleration

Nose Tackle DT: Strength and Tackling

Run Stopper: Strength, Block Shedding, and Tackling

Balanced DT: Decent Physical and Intangible Ratings

Line BackersCover 2 LB: Zone Coverage Decent Speed and Agility

Run Stopper LB: Block Shedding Pursuit and Tackling

3-4 Pass Rusher LB: Acceleration and Pass Rushing

Prototype LB: Speed Agility, and Acceleration

Balanced LB: Decent Speed, Acceleration, and Agility

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Corner BacksMan to Man CB: Man Coverage, Speed, Acceleration, and Agility

Run Support: Press Coverage, Tackling, Decent Speed and Agility

Balanced CB: Decent Speed, Agility, Man and Zone Coverage

Prototype CB: Speed, Strength, and Acceleration

Zone CB: Zone Coverage and Play Recognition

SafetiesZone Safety: Zone Coverage and Play Recognition

Playmaker: Pursuit, Play Recognition, and Awareness

Balanced Safety: Speed, Agility, Coverage and Tackling

Prototype Safety: Speed, Agility, and Acceleration

Run Support Safety: Block Shedding Pursuit and Tackling

KickersClutch Kicker: Kicking Accuracy and Awareness

Accurate: Kicking Accuracy

Balanced: Decent Kicking Power and Accuracy

Power: Kicking Power

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Balanced OffenseA 50/50 mix of running and passing. Offense is build around

having players who can do multiple things well.

Power RunOffense is built upon running the ball right at the defense. The

scheme values a Power HB and offensive linemen who excel at

run blocking.

SpreadOffense is built on having a deep WR core and players who excel

at making plays in space. Speed and acceleration is much needed

in this scheme.

Vertical OffenseOffense is built around a Strong Arm QB who can get the ball

down the eld. There is a premium placed on players who are tall

and can jump up to make plays on the football.

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West CoastOffense is built on a quick, short passing game to complement the

run game. Getting a West Coast QB who excels at accuracy and

throwing on the run is vital.

Zone RunOffense is built on running the ball and attacking the edge of a

defense. Getting smaller, athletic offensive linemen is key as well

as having multiple, One Cut HBs.

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Attacking 4-3Defense is built around four down linemen and linebackers and

defensive backs who can blitz to pressure the opposing offense.

Base 4-3Defense is built around getting pressure from the four down

linemen and having linebackers and safeties that excel in

coverage.

Attacking 3-4Defense is built around three down linemen and having two

outside linebackers who can rush the quarterback. The secondary

must excel at coverage.

Base 3-4Defense is built around three down linemen, especially the nose

tackle. The rest of the defense must be versatile enough to cover

as well as making the occasional blitz.

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Hybrid Multiple FrontDefense is built around giving the offense multiple looks. This

includes both three and four down linemen alignments so having

versatile players is key.

Tampa 2Defense is built around getting a good pass rush from the front

four linemen and having linebackers and secondary players who

excel at zone coverage.

Zone Blitz 3-4Defense is built around three down linemen and two outside line-

backers that can rush the quarterback. Both middle linebackers

and secondary players must excel at zone coverage.

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OvervieW

Heres a quick and easy breakdown of the top places to considerwhen you rst start up a Connected Career. These are the top ve

places you can see signicant playing time right away as a High

Draft Pick Rookie.

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Ready to Win NowBAL

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beiNG a COaCh

Spending XP as a coach is much different than spending it as aplayer. As a coach, youll have the option to spend your XP on

packages that will decrease the odds a player of a player retir-

ing, make it easier for you to re-sign a player, boost the amount

of XP a particular position earns, and even a package to increase

the amount of Scouting Points you earn every week.

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beiNG a COaCh

As a coach, not only will you be accruing XP and Scouting Pointsto use for yourself, but your players will be earning XP based on

their in-game performance and own set of personal goals. One of

the great things about Connected Careers is that youll have the

option to apply that XP yourself or just have the AI do it for you.

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beiNG a COaCh

The benets of applying XP on your own is that you can startto shape your players based on how you want them to t into

your system. If you want the smartest team in the league, use all

of your XP on Awareness and Play Recognition. However, if you

just want to beef up the weaknesses of players on your squad to

make them well-rounded contributors, you can go that route as

well. The choice is yours to make.

Of course, applying XP to every player on your roster can be time

consuming. So maybe after you get through spending the XP of

key players, you can back out and delegate the AI to apply every-

one elses XP. This will not only save time but ensure that every-

one is using the XP they have earned.

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beiNG a COaCh

During each week of the regular season, youll have the ability totake a look at the upcoming draft class and begin to target who

might be a good t on your team. Each week, youll earn Scout-

ing Points that can be used to unlock ratings, traits, and even the

player type of anyone in the draft.

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beiNG a COaCh

Points will be limited so it will be important to have a good planand know what position you are weak in or what player is in the

nal year of his contract. Having a rm grasp on the state of

your team both in the present and future will steer you in the

right direction when it comes to scouting.

Another reason why it is so important to scout during the season

is that if you dont, youll have no knowledge of any player once

the draft comes along. Trying to blindly select a player will come

back to bite you more than ever in Madden NFL 13. For example,

if your team runs a 3-4 defensive scheme but you end up draft-

ing a 4-3 defensive end, your team will strongly downgrade that

defensive end because he does not t your system. The only way

to avoid errors like that is by scouting before the draft.

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braNChiNG sTOryLiNes

Another HUGE feature this year in Madden is the addition ofbranching storylines. Each year, there are a handful of players

whose path to the draft may take several twist and turns. What

that means is that it will be imperative to keep up with the draft

stories during the year -- just as much as it is to actually scout

the player. If you dont keep up with the storylines, you may run

the risk of banking on the cant-miss running back only to nd

out later that hes switched positions or even pulled out of the

draft altogether.

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CONTraCTs

At the end of the season, youll nd out whether you haveearned a contract extension, or if you have been red. This will be

based on the season goals that you have reached or surpassed.

If you achieve the level two season goal, you will get a contract

extension. In fact, youll even receive a nice XP bonus. However, if

you fail to meet your level two season goal, then youll probably

be red and be out looking for a new job.

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Off seasON

During the regular season, youll notice pending free agents wantto start negotiations on a new deal. If you decide against nego-

tiating in the middle of the season, youll have one last opportu-

nity to re-sign your own free agents to-be at this stage of the

offseason. But before you choose to re-sign a player, remember

that during the offseason its important to understand how much

money your team has available to spend because youll have to

choose if its best to re-sign a player, use the franchise tag, or opt

to replenish the roster in free agency or the draft.

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If you do decide to enter into negotiations with one of your playersat this stage, make sure its an offer that suits both you and the

player. If the player declines to sign the deal, hell be off to test the

open free agent market so make your rst offer count!

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You can also quickly view the player type and if he is a good t in

your scheme.

When you do decide to go after a particular free agent, it will be

crucial to understand the contract offer screen. One of the major

areas to look at is the Desired column towards the top of the page.

This has both the years desired and the AVERAGE amount of money

per season the player is looking for.

In the example below, youll see that Aqib Talib wants a 5-year

contract that averages $8.80 million per season. In other words,

he seeks a deal that totals $44 million. You as the pseudo General

Manager in this situation, have a few options when it comes to

constructing this contract. The main one will be to use the signing

bonus as a way to give the player the money he wants while also

creating salary cap room for your team.

Once again referencing the screen below, the user has offered a 5-year

deal that averages $6 million in base salary with a signing bonus of $10

million ($2 million over the course of 5 years). Notice in the graph that

since the base salary is an average, that it starts off lower in the early

years of the contract and then progressively increases year after year.This brings the total value of the contract to $40 million and would be

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Off seasON

After offering your initial contract to the free agents that youvetargeted, youll have to advance the week to get an update on the

player. Go back into the free agency screen and sort by My Negoti-

ations for a quick view of all the players you are attempting to sign.

At this point, youll see whether or not the player has a) decided

to sign with you b) accepted another teams offer or c) not made a

decision just yet. If the player has not made a decision, you have the

option to increase your offer, pull your offer, or keep it as is. Free

agency lasts 4 weeks so make sure you keep an eye on everything.

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drafT

After the free agency period has ended, its off to the NFL Draft!From this hub youll see the draft order plus a list of actions you

can take. While another team is on the clock, you have the option

to offer a trade to that team and move up in the draft order, take a

look at the overall draft board, or advance the draft. Sticking around

and watching the action unfold has never felt as alive as it does in

Madden NFL 13.

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Youll see tweets start ying in as sports personalities react to the mostrecent selection. Also, as previously mentioned, certain players have

branching storylines and their path to the draft will be told by the voice

of Trey Wingo once that player has been selected. However, if you are

looking to speed the process up, you can advance to the next user pick

to eliminate all draft selections by the AI.

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This year, we have taken out the option for you to negotiate with

the rookies you have drafted. This task is automatically completed

for you as a way to replicate the new way rookie contracts are con-

structed in the NFL.

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TeaM PrOfiLes: ari

Scheme: Power Run / Attacking 3-4Salary Cap Room: $9.45M

Strengths: HB, LT, LE, SS

Weaknesses: QB, TE, LOLB

Playing as a Coach

Right away youll have a major decision to make when coachingthe Cardinals. Youll have to weigh the pros and cons for both

Kevin Kolb and John Skelton and decide who starts. Ultimately,

you may decide its best to draft another QB depending on the

draft class. Arizona does have some pieces surrounding the QB

with Larry Fitzgerald, Beanie Wells, and the drafting of Michael

Floyd. Keep your opponents off guard with a nice mix of run andplay action pass.

The defense appears to be on the rise in Arizona. Calais Campbell is

poised to have a big year in 2012 and Daryl Washington looks like hel

be your middle linebacker for the next decade. Patrick Peterson had

an excellent rookie season and should continue to improve at CB.

The NFC West is much improved from years past, and the Cardinals

are a big reason why.

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TeaM PrOfiLes: ari

Scouting for the Cardinals can lead you into a couple different direc-

tions. As mentioned before, youll need to decide if you have the

right QB on the roster right now or if you need to dip back into thedraft for your signal caller. TE appears to be the position in most

need on offense and in the 3-4 defense, you might need another

MLB to play alongside Daryl Washington.

Playing as a Player

Arizona is a great place to play as a Field General QB. Youll be throw-ing to the likes of Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd and its tough

to top that duo. Also, you have the ability to start from day 1 as a

Balanced TE, ahead of Todd Head and Jeff King. On defense, you

can step in as 3-4 Tackling MLB and get reps as the second inside

linebacker in this defense. Also, a Prototype CB can see some early

action in Arizona.


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TeaM PrOfiLes: ari

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1

RE 1DT 1

LOLB 1

MLB 1

MLB 2

ROLB 1

CB 1CB 2

FS 1

SS 1

Player TypeField General

Power Back

Blocking

Red Zone Threat

Red Zone Threat

Balance

Big Mauler

Run Blocker

Balanced

Big Mauler

Run Blocker

3-4 Versatile

3-4 VersatileNose Tackle

3-4 Pass Rusher

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Pass Rusher

PrototypePrototype

Prototype

Run Support

Importance5 Star

4 Star

2 Star

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

5 Star4 Star

3 Star

5 Star

4 Star

5 Star

5 Star4 Star

4 Star

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TeaM PrOfiLes: ari

PositionK 1

P 1

Player TypeBalanced

Balanced

Importance2 Star

2 Star

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2013

2013

2013

2013

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2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

Round12

3

4

5

6

71

2

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4

5

6

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TeaM PrOfiLes: aTL

Scheme: Power Run / Attacking 3-4Salary Cap Room: $2.86M

Strengths: HB, WR, RE, DT, CB

Weaknesses: RG, MLB, SS

Playing as a Coach

The Atlanta Falcons is an organization ready to win and win now.The team is built around running the ball with Michael Turner and

using play action pass to get big plays down the eld from Roddy

White and Julio Jones. Tony Gonzalez is close to the end of his career

but is still one of the most effective TEs in the league.

The defense can be a difference maker as well. The front four is builtto put pressure on the opposing QB and the secondary, especially at

CB, can cover even the top receivers in the game. However, the loss

of Curtis Lofton leaves a huge gap in the middle of the defense. Con-

centrate on getting a lead early and letting your D-Line and second-

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TeaM PrOfiLes: aTL

The scouting department has a few areas to address. One is along

the offensive line. The center and right guard are starting to get

up in age and will need to be bolstered. Also, even if Tony Gonzalezsticks it out for another year, the depth at TE is lacking. The defense

needs an upgrade at SS and possibly another RE to groom once

John Abraham is gone.

Playing as a Player

If youre looking to crack the starting lineup on offense, you mightwant to try being the Receiving TE complement to Tony Gonzalez.

Also, there is an opportunity to come in as a Pocket Passing QB and

beat out Matt Ryan. It may take a year of practice to build up your

XP, but the job is there for the taking. The defense could use a

Balanced MLB or Balanced SS to instantly improve that side of the ball.


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TeaM PrOfiLes: aTL

PositionQB 1

HB 1

HB 2

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

WR 3

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1LE 1

RE 1

DT 1

DT 2

LOLB 1

MLB 1MLB 2

ROLB 1

CB 1

Player TypePocket Passer

Power Back

Power Back

Blocking

Red Zone Threat

Red Zone Threat

Red Zone Threat

Receiving

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big MaulerBalanced 4-3

Balanced 4-3

Pass Rusher

Pass Rusher

Balanced

Run StopperRun Stopper

Balanced

Man to Man

Importance5 Star

5 Star

2 Star

3 Star

5 Star

5 Star

2 Star

5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

3 Star5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star3 Star

4 Star

5 Star

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TeaM PrOfiLes: aTL

PositionCB 2

FS 1

SS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypeMan to Man

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Importance5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

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Year2013

2013

2013

20132013

2013

2013

2014

2014

2014

20142014

2014

2014

Round1

2

3

45

6

7

1

2

3

45

6

7

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TeaM PrOfiLes: baL

Scheme: Power Run / Hybrid Multiple FrontSalary Cap Room: $2.46M

Strengths: HB, RE, ROLB, FS

Weaknesses: TE, LOLB

Playing as a Coach

The Baltimore Ravens are a team on the cusp of a Super Bowlring. The roster has very few holes and some prime time players

in key positions. Running back, Ray Rice, is the foundation for

the offense. He has big play ability and the chance to take it to

the house every time he touches the ball. Joe Flacco has shown

glimpses of brilliance but still needs to be more consistent. Focus

on pounding the rock behind an above average offensive line forthe most success on offense.

Baltimore has been known for its defense for some time now and

they put another top tier squad on the eld in 2012. Haloti Ngata,

Ray Lewis, and Ed Reed bring playmakers at every level of the

defense. The one thing to keep in mind is that Terrell Suggs will be

injured to start the beginning of the 2012 season and rookie, Court-

ney Upshaw, will be replacing him.

bltmo rn


44/17544

TeaM PrOfiLes: baL

The scouting department has only a few places to focus on to

improve the roster. Depth at running back will need to be addressed

and the same goes for wide receivers and tight ends. A position youdo not want to overlook is free safety. Ed Reed is nearing the end of

his career and his current backups leave a lot to be desired.

Playing as a PlayerThe Ravens are always looking for more offensive weapons. A

Possession WR or Balanced TE can expect to see some decentplaying time right away. Spots on defense are a little tougher to

come by. A 3-4 Pass Rushing LOLB can get some snaps in as well

as a Man to Man CB.


45/17545

TeaM PrOfiLes: baL

PositionQB 1

HB 1

HB 2

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1RE 1

DT 1

LOLB 1

LOLB 2

MLB 1

MLB 2ROLB 1

CB 1

CB 2

Player TypeStrong Arm

Balanced

Balanced

Blocking

Possession

Possession

Balanced

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

3-4 Run Stopper3-4 Versatile

Nose Tackle

3-4 Pass Rusher

3-4 Pass Rusher

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Tackler3-4 Pass Rusher

Man to Man

Man to Man

Importance5 Star

5 Star

2 Star

2 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


46/17546

TeaM PrOfiLes: baL

PositionFS 1

SS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypePlaymaker

Run Support

Power

Power

Importance5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

20132013

2013

2014

2014

2014

2014

20142014

2014

Round1

2

3

4

56

7

1

2

3

4

56

7

dt Pc


47/17547

TeaM PrOfiLes: bUf

Scheme: Spread / Base 4-3Salary Cap Room: $4.25M

Strengths: HB, LE, DT, FS

Weaknesses: WR, TE, CB

Playing as a Coach

Coaching the Bills will provide some challenges but not insur-mountable ones. Buffalo spent its attention this past offseason on

upgrading the defense and they did just that. Signing Mario Williams

and Mark Anderson gives them an elite front 4 and the drafting of

Stephon Gilmore starts solidifying the secondary.

Buffalos offense is lacking repower. Fred Jackson and StevieJohnson are the standouts and the production drops off after that.

Youll have to make a decision on Ryan Fitzpatrick and if hes the

future as the Bills signal caller.

bulo bll


48/17548

TeaM PrOfiLes: bUf

That decision might be easier if you nd a stud QB in the upcoming

draft. Fitzpatrick is serviceable but doesnt have one attribute that

stands out as elite. An argument can be made that the weaponsjust arent there for Fitzpatrick. Buffalo could certainly target a WR

or TE to help ease the pressure. Defensively, both outside lineback-

ers are creeping up in age and CB will still need to be bolstered.

Playing as a Player

A Field General QB could easily start on the Bills as well as a RouteRunning WR or Balanced TE. The only spots on defense you wont

start at right away is along the defensive line. Youll have opportuni-

ties to see signicant playing time in the secondary as a Prototype

CB or Balanced SS.


49/17549

TeaM PrOfiLes: bUf

PositionQB 1

HB 1

HB 2

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1RE 1

DT 1

DT 2

LOLB 1

MLB 1

ROLB 1CB 1

CB 2

FS 1


Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Route Runner

Route Runner

Balanced

Pass Blocker

Pass Blocker

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced 4-3Balanced 4-3

Balanced

Balanced

Run Stopper

Run Stopper

BalancedPrototype

Prototype

Playmaker

Importance5 Star

5 Star

2 Star

2 Star

5 Star

3 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

5 Star4 Star

5 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

4 Star4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


50/17550

TeaM PrOfiLes: bUf

PositionSS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypeBalanced

Accurate

Accurate

Importance4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20132013

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

20142014

Round1

2

3

4

5

67

1

2

3

4

5

67

dt Pc


51/17551

TeaM PrOfiLes: Car

Scheme: Balanced / Base 4-3Salary Cap Room: $9.68M

Strengths: QB, LT, RE, MLB

Weaknesses: LG, RG, FS

Playing as a Coach

Cam Newton has reenergized the Carolina Panthers organization.The team hit it big when they drafted him last season and now look

to take the next step. The Panthers are built to run the ball and hit

big pass plays to Steve Smith. Carolina now has a 4 headed monster

on the ground with DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Mike

Tolbert, and of course Cam himself. Pound your opponent into sub-

mission and keep your defense fresh.

Speaking of defense, the Panthers hope they are headed in the right

direction with the drafting of Luke Kuechly at ROLB. That combined

with the return of Jon Beason should make this defense a lot more

formidable in 2012. There are still holes in the secondary, so be sure

to mix up your coverages often.

Coln Pnt


52/17552

TeaM PrOfiLes: Car

The scouting department has a few areas to address. On offense,

Steve Smith needs another WR to take away the constant double

teams. Also there is a need at both guard positions. The defenseneeds help at FS and CB to become a top 10 squad.

Playing as a PlayerYou can step in and contribute right away as a Route Running WR

and play second ddle to Steve Smith. It will probably take you a

year or two to overtake him, but youll see plenty of action as theteams number two option. A Balanced FS would be able to start

from Day 1 in Carolina. Can you be the dening factor for the Pan-

thers and their hopes of becoming a champion?


53/17553

TeaM PrOfiLes: Car

PositionQB 1

HB 1

HB 2

HB 3

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

TE 2

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1RT 1

LE 1

RE 1

DT 1

LOLB 1

MLB 1MLB 2

ROLB 1

CB 1


Power Back

Power Back

Power Back

Blocking

Route Runner

Route Runner

Receiver

Receiver

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big MaulerBig Mauler

Balanced 4-3

Balanced 4-3

Run Stopper

Prototype

PrototypePrototype

Prototype

Man to Man

Importance5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

5 Star

3 Star

5 Star

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


54/17554

TeaM PrOfiLes: Car

PositionCB 2

FS 1

SS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypeMan to Man

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Importance4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

20132013

2013

2014

2014

2014

2014

20142014

2014

Round1

2

4

56

7

1

2

3

4

56

7

dt Pc


55/17555

TeaM PrOfiLes: Chi

Scheme: Power Run / Tampa 2Salary Cap Room: $4.04M

Strengths: QB, HB, RE, MLB, ROLB

Weaknesses: TE, OL, DT, FS, SS

Playing as a Coach

This team is capable of winning now, but its going to take hard workand understanding your personnel. The Bears are built around Matt

Forte. Make sure you use him both on the ground and in the passing

game. Brandon Marshall is a new addition and reunited with Jay

Cutler. He provides a legitimate threat outside the numbers and in

red zone situations.

But lets make no bones about it, Chicago is built on defense. With

an elite pass rusher in Julius Peppers and Brian Urlacher anchor-

ing the linebacker core, opposing offenses will struggle consistently

moving the ball on you. Play smart on offense and rely on your

defense to create turnovers and frustrate your opponents.

Ccgo b


56/17556

TeaM PrOfiLes: Chi

You have plenty of options when it comes to scouting. The Bears

lack repower at the TE position as well as all along the offen-

sive line. On defense, youll need to nd some competition for

both safety positions. Keep in mind when scouting your rst year

as the Bears, you will not have a 3rd round pick because of the

Brandon Marshall trade.

Playing as a Player

You might have trouble playing with the Bears if youre a QB, HB, RE,MLB, or ROLB and looking to start right away. Your best bet to crack

the lineup and play from Week 1, is with a Receiving TE on offense

and Run Supporting FS or SS on defense.

Feel free to go in another direction, just know that it will take a

lot of time on the practice eld and possibly a minimum of 1 full

year of seeing sporadic playing time in order to start earning

enough XP and building your players attributes to make your

way up the depth chart.


57/17557

TeaM PrOfiLes: Chi

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1

RE 1DT 1

DT 2

LOLB 1

MLB 1

ROLB 1

CB 1CB 2

FS 1

SS 1


Balanced

Blocking

Red Zone Threat

Red Zone Threat

Receiver

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Run Blocker

Balanced 4-3

Balanced 4-3Nose Tackle

Nose Tackle

Cover 2

Prototype

Run Stopper

Run SupportRun Support

Run Support

Run Support

Importance5 Star

5 Star

2 Star

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star4 Star

4 Star

3 Star

5 Star

5 Star

4 Star4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


58/17558

TeaM PrOfiLes: Chi

PositionK 1

P 1

Player TypeAccurate

Accurate

Importance2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20142014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

Round1

2

4

5

6

7

12

3

4

5

6

7

dt Pc


59/17559

TeaM PrOfiLes: CiN

Scheme: Balanced Offense / Base 4-3Salary Cap Room: $17.91M

Strengths: LT, LE, DT, LB, CB

Weaknesses: WR, TE, RG, SS

Playing as a Coach

Coaching the Cincinnati Bengals may be a dream come true forsome users. Most would agree that Cincinnati overachieved in

2011 by making the playoffs, but the foundation looks to be there.

The Bengals signed BenJarvus Green-Ellis in the offseason to be

their new HB and will look to mirror the same gameplan that won

games the previous year: run the ball, big plays by A.J. Green, and

play great defense.

Speaking of defense, Cincinnati has a young and talented group. The

front 7 is quite stout and Nate Clements and Leon Hall are above

average CBs. Focus on stopping the run and then allow that defen-

sive line to wreck havoc on the QB.

Cncnnt bngl


60/17560

TeaM PrOfiLes: CiN

The scouting department for the Bengals has to have a smile on

its face. Andy Dalton and A.J. Green are now in their second year

and that eliminates two key positions that you might have hadto address for the next decade. What Cincy lacks, is depth. After

Green, the WR core falls off and the same could be said for TEs

after Gresham. Also, dont overlook the CB position. 2 of your top 3

corners are over the age of 32 so make sure you inject some youth!

Playing as a PlayerAs good as Andy Dalton was for the Bengals his rookie year, thereis still room to overtake him with the right kind of player. That player

type that Bengals crave is a Field General QB. Come in and do well in

preseason and in practice and youll have no problem starting Week

One.

A Red Zone Threat WR is also needed on offense. You wont come in

and be the number 1 receiver, but youll get solid playing time as the

number 2 and potentially be the go-to guy within a years time.

Your best bet to start right away on defense is to come in as a Run

Supporting SS. Youll do nothing but improve what is already one of

the leagues best defenses.


61/17561

TeaM PrOfiLes: CiN

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1

RE 1DT 1

DT 2

LOLB 1

MLB 1

MLB 2

ROLB 1CB 1

CB 2

FS 1


Balanced

Balanced

Red Zone Threat

Red Zone Threat

Receiver

Big Mauler

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Big Mauler

Speed Rusher

Speed RusherNose Tackle

Nose Tackle

Prototype

Run Stopper

Run Stopper

PrototypeMan to Man

Man to Man

Prototype

Importance5 Star

5 Star

2 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

5 Star

4 Star4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

5 Star

2 Star

4 Star4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


62/17562

TeaM PrOfiLes: CiN

PositionSS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypeRun Support

Balanced

Balanced

Importance4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20132013

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

20142014

Round1

2

3

4

5

66

1

2

3

4

5

67

dt Pc


63/17563

TeaM PrOfiLes: CLe

Scheme: West Coast / Base 4-3Salary Cap Room: $9.62M

Strengths: HB, LT, DT, MLB

Weaknesses: QB, WR, LG, RT, FS

Playing as a Coach

The Cleveland Browns are a tough franchise to play with in Con-nected Careers. The roster is in need of improvements in multiple

areas and they play in arguably the toughest division in football. The

Browns are hoping they got on the right track with the drafting of

Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden and addressing an offense

that did not strike fear in its opponents.

The defense will be the key in determining how well your season

turns out. The Browns have a young defense that is only going to

get better. MLB DQwell Jackson is the leader and Joe Haden and T.J.

Ward provide playmakers in the secondary. Prepare to go out each

Sunday knowing you need to bring your A game.

Clln bown


64/17564

TeaM PrOfiLes: CLe

Playing as a PlayerPat Shurmur is searching for a West Coast QB and thats exactly

what you can do to step right in and start from day 1. Trent Richard-

son will be tough to overtake in the backeld, but a Red Zone Threat

WR should see signicant playing time, if not the number 1 spot on

the depth chart. The same could be said with a Receiver TE. Your

best chance of starting right away on defense will be as a Run Sup-

porting FS or SS. Get on the eld and help turn this franchise around!


65/17565

TeaM PrOfiLes: CLe

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1

RE 1DT 1

DT 2

LOLB 1

MLB 1

ROLB 1

CB 1CB 2

FS 1

SS 1

Player TypeWest Coast

Balanced

Balanced

Red Zone Threat

Red Zone Threat

Receiver

Big Mauler

Pass Blocker

Big Mauler

Pass Blocker

Pass Blocker

4-3 Run Stopper

4-3 Run StopperNose Tackle

Nose Tackle

Balanced

Run Stopper

Balanced

Man to ManMan to Man

Run Support

Run Support

Importance4 Star

5 Star

2 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

4 Star

4 Star4 Star

4 Star

3 Star

5 Star

3 Star

5 Star4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


66/17566

TeaM PrOfiLes: CLe

PositionK 1

P 1

Player TypeAccurate

Accurate

Importance2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year20132013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20132014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

Round12

3

4

5

6

71

2

3

4

5

6

7

dt Pc


67/17567

TeaM PrOfiLes: daL

Scheme: Balanced Offense / Attacking 3-4Salary Cap Room: $3.38M

Strengths: TE, DT, ROLB

Weaknesses: TE, DT, ROLB

Playing as a Coach

The Dallas Cowboys have an above average roster but play in one ofthe toughest divisions in football. That means each and every week,

youre going to need to bring your A game. Tony Romo has had

moment s of brilliance and moments that youd like to forget. The

truth is, Dallas has the pieces in place to compete for a champion-

ship right now. Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, and DeMarco

Murray are all excellent offensive weapons. You should have noproblem making opposing defenses pick their poison of getting

gauged on the ground or through the air.

dll Cowo


68/17568

TeaM PrOfiLes: daL

Dallas spent this past offseason upgrading their secondary. They

signed free agent, Brandon Carr and drafted Morris Claiborne

in the rst round. There are still some questions at the safety

position but overall they are much improved. The defense is

built around DeMarcus Ware, the elite pass rushing OLB. Pres-

sure opposing offenses into making bad decisions and give your

offense some great eld position.

The scouting department has a couple of clear goals. One of those isto continue to improve the offensive line, mainly the interior. Keeping

Tony Romo upright and making plays is key in Dallas offense. Also

look to upgrade both safety positions. A playmaking safety might be

what it takes to put the Cowboys over the top.

Playing as a PlayerThe Cowboys have some solid options at WR, but the door is open to

come in as a Speed WR and contribute right away. Even with a little

practice and standout games in the preseason, you may just start

the season as Tony Romos go-to guy. On defense, you can make a

splash as a Balanced FS or Prototype SS.


69/17569

TeaM PrOfiLes: daL

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

WR 3

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1RE 1

DT 1

LOLB 1

MLB 1

MLB 2

ROLB 1CB 1

CB 2

CB 3


Balanced

Balanced

Speed

Speed

Speed

Receiver

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Big Mauler

3-4 Run Stopper3-4 Run Stopper

Prototype

3-4 Pass Rusher

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Pass RusherPrototype

Prototype

Prototype

Importance5 Star

5 Star

2 Star

5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

4 Star4 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


70/17570

TeaM PrOfiLes: daL

PositionFS 1

SS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypeBalanced

Prototype

Accurate

Accurate

Importance4 Star

4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

20132013

2013

2014

2014

2014

2014

20142014

2014

Round1

2

3

4

56

7

1

2

3

4

56

7

dt Pc


71/17571

TeaM PrOfiLes: deN

Scheme: Spread / Attacking 4-3Salary Cap Room: $4.80M

Strengths: QB, LT, RE, DT, LOLB, ROLB

Weaknesses: WR, TE, LG, C, RT, FS, SS

Playing as a Coach

Coaching the Denver Broncos in 2012 will be a lot different than itwas in 2011, especially on offense. Tim Tebow gets traded away and

in comes Peyton Manning. Denver has an average supporting cast

and is hoping Peyton will maximize the talent. You might nd the

best way to move the ball on offense is with the short passing game

to help protect the lack of weapons and suspect offensive line.

The front 7 of the defense is very strong. Elvis Dumervil and Von

Miller provide elite pass rushers and Champ Bailey can still get it

done at the age of 34. This should be one of, if not the best defense

that Peyton Manning has been paired up with, making Denver a very

intriguing team.

dn bonco


72/17572

TeaM PrOfiLes: deN

You do have some denite issues that can be addressed during the

draft. As mentioned earlier, the WR and TE position need depth and

there are multiple areas along the offensive line that need a boost.The glaring need on defense is at both safety positions. CB and DT

will need to be addressed due to the ages of your current starters.

Playing as a PlayerAs you would imagine, it might be tough to beat out Peyton

Manning right away, so you may want to look elsewhere. A BalancedWR or Receiving TE would see signicant playing time right away. On

defense, you could start right away with a Balanced FS or Run Sup-

porting SS.


73/17573

TeaM PrOfiLes: deN

PositionQB 1

HB 1

HB 2

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

WR 3

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1LE 1

RE 1

DT 1

DT 2

LOLB 1

MLB 1ROLB 1

CB 1

CB 2


Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Receiver

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

BalancedSpeed Rusher

Speed Rusher

Run Stopper

Run Stopper

3-4 Pass Rusher

Run StopperBalanced

Balanced

Balanced

Importance5 Star

2 Star

2 Star

5 Star

4 Star

2 Star

4 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

4 Star5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


74/17574

TeaM PrOfiLes: deN

PositionFS 1

SS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypeBalanced

Run Support

Power

Power

Importance4 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

20132013

2013

2014

2014

2014

2014

20142014

2014

Round1

2

3

4

56

7

1

2

3

4

56

7

dt Pc


75/17575

TeaM PrOfiLes: deT

Scheme: Vertical Offense / Base 4-3Salary Cap Room: $3.05M

Strengths: QB, WR, LE

Weaknesses: C, CB, SS

Playing as a Coach

The Detroit Lions came out of nowhere last season to become aserious contender in the NFC North. Matt Stafford stayed healthy

and threw for over 5,000 yards. A big chunk of that went to Calvin

Johnson, Jr. He may very well be the best WR in the NFL so make

sure you target him early and often. The Lions are full of receivers

and tight ends and have a solid stable of running backs. Putting up

points should be the least of your worries when coaching this team.

The Lions defense is centered on getting pressure from the front

four. Cliff Avril and Ndamukong Suh lead the charge on getting after

the QB. The linebacker squad has been taken a step up with the

addition of Stephen Tulloch. You wont need too many stops on D as

the Detroit offense can keep you in games that turn into shootouts.

dtot Lon


76/17576

TeaM PrOfiLes: deT

Planning for the future in Detroit is pretty clear cut. The Lions need

to continue to bolster their secondary. A Run Supporting SS and

Balanced CB should be what you are looking for. Also, making sureStafford stays upright by continuing to address the offensive line wil

give you long term success.

Playing as a PlayerYoull have the opportunity to come in and get signicant playing

time in a number of positions. A Speed HB will need to do well inpractice and the preseason, but should be able to come away with

the job by Week 1. Also a Red Zone Threat WR can come in and play

alongside Calvin Johnson. On defense, you can make a splash as a

Balanced CB or Run Supporting SS.


77/17577

TeaM PrOfiLes: deT

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

WR 3

TE 1

TE 2

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1LE 1

RE 1

DT 1

DT 2

DT 3

LOLB 1MLB 1

ROLB 1

CB 1


Speed Back

Balanced

Red Zone Threat

Red Zone Threat

Red Zone Threat

Receiver

Receiver

Pass Blocker

Big Mauler

Balanced

Big Mauler

Big MaulerSpeed Rusher

4-3 Run Stopper

Prototype

Prototype

Prototype

PrototypeRun Stopper

Prototype

Balanced

Importance5 Star

4 Star

2 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star

2 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

3 Star5 Star

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


78/17578

TeaM PrOfiLes: deT

PositionCB 2

FS 1

SS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypeBalanced

Playmaker

Run Support

Balanced

Balanced

Importance4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

20132013

2013

2014

2014

2014

2014

20142014

2014

Round1

2

3

56

7

1

2

3

4

56

7

dt Pc


79/17579

TeaM PrOfiLes: Gb

Scheme: West Coast / Attacking 3-4Salary Cap Room: $4.81M

Strengths: QB, WR, LOLB

Weaknesses: HB, LT, FS, SS

Playing as a Coach

The Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl in 2010 and then went15-1 in the 2011 regular season. Clearly this is a team capable of going

all the way and it begins with Aaron Rodgers making plays at QB.

Hes developed into one of the elite QBs in the NFL which gives the

Packers a chance to win each and every week. A solid complement

of WRs, lead by Greg Jennings, and a Vertical Threat TE in Jermichael

Finley gives Rodgers a slew of weapons.

The Packers defense struggled in 2011, despite having serviceable

personnel. The drafting of Nick Perry should provide another pass

rushing threat besides Clay Matthews. Green Bay has a solid group

of corners but the safeties need to improve. If the Packers defense

takes a step forward this season, they will be awfully hard to beat.

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The Packers are an elite team today due to killing it in previous

years drafts. Continue that success and Green Bay will remain

dominant for many more years to come. Addressing the runningback and LT positions is needed on the offensive side of the ball and

upgrading both safety spots will take your defense to the next level.

Playing as a PlayerThe one place where you can make an immediate impact on the

Packers offense is at running back. A Balanced HB can come in andstart from Day 1 and provide the balance that Aaron Rodgers needs.

The defense is desperate for a Playmaking FS and Balanced SS.

What will you do to help take this team back to the promise land?


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TeaM PrOfiLes: Gb

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

WR 3

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1RE 1

DT 1

LOLB 1

MLB 1

MLB 2

ROLB 1CB 1

CB 2

FS 1


Balanced

Runner-Receiver

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Vertical Threat

Pass Blocker

Balanced

Pass Blocker

Balanced

Big Mauler


Nose Tackle

3-4 Pass Rusher

3-4 Run Tackler

3-4 Tackler

Run StopperBalanced

Balanced

Playmaker

Importance5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

4 Star4 Star

5 Star

5 Star

5 Star

5 Star

3 Star5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


82/17582

TeaM PrOfiLes: Gb

PositionSS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypeBalanced

Power

Power

Importance4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20132013

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

Round1

2

3

4

5

67

1

2

3

4

5

6

dt Pc


83/17583

TeaM PrOfiLes: hOU

Scheme: Zone Run / Attacking 3-4Salary Cap Room: $14.62M

Strengths: HB, C, MLB

Weaknesses: RG, RT, SS

Playing as a Coach

The Houston Texans were a welcomed surprise in 2011. They over-came numerous key injuries and made the playoffs for the rst

time in the franchises brief history. Now comes the challenge of

doing it all over again. The Texans are built on running the football.

Arian Foster and Ben Tate are an outstanding duo at running back

and Andre Johnson provides enough of a threat to keep defenses

honest. A run-rst and then play action pass philosophy will suit youwell with the Texans.

The defense was what stood out for Houston a year ago. Even with

the loss of Mario Williams, the Texans rushed the passer about as

well as anyone. J.J. Watt and Connor Barwin are a handful to deal

with and Brian Cushing is a tackling machine at middle linebacker.

Continuing to nd ways to sack the quarterback and create turn-

overs will be the key to your success in 2012.

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TeaM PrOfiLes: hOU

The scouting department has a few areas of concern for the

Texans. One is to nd another Red Zone Threat WR to play next

to Andre Johnson. The right side of the offensive line also needsto be addressed after losing a few players in free agency. The

defense could also use a strong safety and even additional help

at cornerback.

Playing as a Player

The Texans could use another big play, Red Zone Threat WR tosolidify the receiver core. Youll be the number two wideout, but that

wont be a bad thing in this offense as Andre Johnson is sure to get

most of the attention from the defense. The defense is in need of a

Balanced SS to come in from Day 1 and be the difference maker and

help get Houston to the Super Bowl.


85/17585

TeaM PrOfiLes: hOU

PositionQB 1

HB 1

HB 2

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1RE 1

DT 1

LOLB 1

MLB 1

MLB 2

ROLB 1CB 1

CB 2

FS 1


One Cut

One Cut

Blocking

Red Zone Threat

Red Zone Threat

Receiver

Zone Blocking

Run Blocker

Zone Blocking

Zone Blocking

Zone Blocking

3-4 Versatile3-4 Run Stopper

Prototype

3-4 Pass Rusher

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Pass RusherMan to Man

Man to Man

Balanced

Importance5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

5 Star4 Star

4S tar

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


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TeaM PrOfiLes: hOU

PositionSS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypeBalanced

Accurate

Accurate

Importance4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20132013

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

Round1

2

3

4

5

67

1

2

3

4

5

6

dt Pc


87/17587

TeaM PrOfiLes: iNd

Scheme: Balanced / Hybrid Multiple FrontsSalary Cap Room: $32.10M

Strengths: LOLB, ROLB, FS

Weaknesses: HB, WR, TE, OL

Playing as a Coach

Last year proved to be disastrous for the Colts with the loss ofPeyton Manning. They hope to bounce back in the near future with

the drafting of franchise QB, Andrew Luck. Luck has his work cut out

for him. Indy has very few offensive weapons and a suspect offen-

sive line. Youll have to be very careful when coming up with your

offensive gameplan.

The defense is in a little better shape but not without questions of

their own. The scheme is switching from a 4-3 to a 3-4 this year and

that means Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis are now converted

to OLBs. Their cover skills are extremely low so make sure you are

blitzing these two guys more than dropping them back.

innpol Colt


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TeaM PrOfiLes: iNd

Scouting for this team can be both a nightmare and a blessing all

rolled into one. Indy has so many positions of need that you can

really just target the best player in a given draft and know thatyoull be upgrading your roster. At the same time, know that it might

take some time to build the Colts up to what they once were.

Playing as a PlayerIndianapolis is an open eld when it comes to what player you want

to come in and play as. Even at QB, the Colts are wide open at vir-tually every position on the team. Whether you want to be a Pos-

session WR, or 3-4 Tackling MLB, or even a Run Supporting SS, the

options are endless. All would be able to come in and start right

away. Can you help turn this franchise around?


89/17589

TeaM PrOfiLes: iNd

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

TE 2

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1RE 1

DT 1

LOLB 1

MLB 1

MLB 2

ROLB 1CB 1

CB 2

FS 1


Balanced

Runner-Receiver

Possession

Possession

Receiver

Receiver

Balanced

Balanced

Pass Blocker

Balanced

Balanced

3-4 Versatile3-4 Versatile

Nose Tackle

3-4 Pass Rusher

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Pass RusherRun Support

Run Support

Playmaker

Importance5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

5 Star

4 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

4 Star5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star4 Star

4 Star

5 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


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TeaM PrOfiLes: iNd

PositionSS 1

K 1

P 1


Accurate

Accurate

Importance4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20132014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

Round1

2

3

4

6

71

2

3

4

5

6

7

dt Pc


91/17591

TeaM PrOfiLes: JaX

Scheme: Balanced Offense / Base 4-3Salary Cap Room: $8.66M

Strengths: HB, LOLB, MLB

Weaknesses: QB, LG, RE

Playing as a Coach

The Jaguars have question marks on both sides of the ball. Forstarters, you need to decide if your QB of the future is currently

on the roster. Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne have had tough

times in their early careers. The weapons for Jacksonville are also

lacking. They did sign Laurent Robinson and draft Justin Blackmon

to help but it may need even more. Maurice Jones-Drew has been

the work horse for the Jags. Use him to grind down the clock andfrustrate opposing defenses.

The defense is in much better position to succeed than the offense.

Daryl Smith and Paul Posluszny are excellent linebackers that the

rest of the defense feeds off of. The two safeties are serviceable but

you may look to improve on them in the years to come.

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TeaM PrOfiLes: JaX

The main focus for the Jaguars scouts has to be on the offense. As

mentioned before, you must make a decision on the QB. You may

lean towards going back into the draft if the right player is there. ABalanced WR or Receiving TE will also go a long ways on improving

your offensive statistics.

Playing as a PlayerThe Jags are a perfect place to come in as a Field General QB and

compete for the starting spot. A strong preseason should secureyou spot as the teams starting signal caller. A Balanced WR will also

get some early action in Jacksonville. The defense needs play makers

on the back end. A Balanced FS or Playmaking SS will take the Jags

defense to the next level.


93/17593

TeaM PrOfiLes: JaX

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1

RE 1DT 1

DT 2

LOLB 1

MLB 1

ROLB 1

CB 1CB 2

FS 1

SS 1


Balanced

Runner-Receiver

Balanced

Balanced

Receiver

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Balanced

Big Mauler

Big Mauler

Balanced 4-3

Balanced 4-3Nose Tackle

Nose Tackle

Balanced

Run Stopper

Run Stopper

BalancedBalanced

Balanced

Playmaker

Importance5 Star

5 Star

2 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

4 Star5 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


94/17594

TeaM PrOfiLes: JaX

PositionK 1

P 1

Player TypePower

Power

Importance3 Star

3 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year20132013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20132014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

Round12

3

4

5

6

71

2

3

4

5

6

7

dt Pc


95/17595

TeaM PrOfiLes: kC

Scheme: Zone Run / Base 3-4Salary Cap Room: $7.06M

Strengths: HB, RT, MLB, ROLB

Weaknesses: TE, FS

Playing as a Coach

The Chiefs might be right up some Coachs alley. This team hasperhaps the best combination of youth and talent in the NFL. Offen-

sively, KC is built on running the ball with Jamaal Charles and Peyton

Hillis behind a very solid offensive line. They do however have the

weapons to throw the ball down the eld with big play WR Dwayne

Bowe and Jonathan Baldwin. Itll be up to how much condence you

have in Matt Cassel.

The defense is full of play makers. Tamba Hali is an elite pass rusher

and Derrick Johnson is a force in the middle. Eric Berry is coming

back from an injury in 2011 and should be back to his Defensive

Rookie of the Year self. Play solid defense and let your offense grind

it out and youll nd the win column start to ll up.

kn Ct C


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TeaM PrOfiLes: kC

Youll have only a few positions to target in the draft, depending on

how you feel about Cassel. KC could use a pass catching TE and a

Run Supporting FS. If the value isnt there in the draft, feel free totrade down or take the best player available.

Playing as a PlayerKC might be the ultimate destination for a Field General QB and

looking to play and compete from day 1. Youll come in ahead of

Cassel and with solid play in the preseason, youll solidify the startingjob. The Chiefs could also use a Receiving TE and Run Supporting FS.

Youll have the opportunity to make a big difference on a team that

appears to be on the doorstep of a championship.


97/17597

TeaM PrOfiLes: kC

PositionQB 1

HB 1

HB 2

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1RE 1

DT 1

LOLB 1

MLB 1

MLB 2

ROLB 1CB 1

CB 2

FS 1


One Cut

One Cut

Runner-Receiver

Possession

Possession

Receiver

Zone Blocking

Zone Blocking

Zone Blocking

Zone Blocking

Zone Blocking


Nose Tackle

3-4 Pass Rusher

3-4 Tackler

3-4 Tackler


Man to Man

Run Support

Importance4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

5 Star5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

5 Star

4 Star

5 Star5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


98/17598

TeaM PrOfiLes: kC

PositionSS 1

K 1

P 1

Player TypePlaymaker

Accurate

Accurate

Importance5 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

Round1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

4

5

6

dt Pc


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TeaM PrOfiLes: Mia

Scheme: West Coast / Base 3-4Salary Cap Room: $9.84M

Strengths: HB, LT, RE, DT, MLB

Weaknesses: WR, TE, RT, FS, SS

Playing as a Coach

The Miami Dolphins have a major dilemma at QB. One of your rstdecisions as head coach will be whether or not you want to start

Ryan Tannehill in Week 1. Hes currently third on the depth chart

but getting some reps in practice and preseason might be what he

needs to go into the season with condence. Regardless of whos

under center, he will have a difcult time nding open receivers.

The WR and TE core leave a lot to be desired and will need to beaddressed in the offseason.

The defense is good enough to keep you in games. Cameron Wake

and Karlos Dansby are players opposing offenses must gameplan

against. Vontae Davis, Sean Smith, and Richard Marshall are a solid

trio at CB in a division that can throw the ball extremely well. Itll take

a timely offense and turnovers on defense to rack up the wins with

the current roster.

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TeaM PrOfiLes: Mia

The draft will provide a few challenges for Miami. They desper-

ately need a threat at receiver to ease the pressure off the QB

and the running game. The safety position could also use a boostin play. Suring that up would give Miami one of the best second-

arys in the NFL.

Playing as a PlayerIf you decide that none of the QBs are the answer for the Dol-

phins, you can come in as a West Coast QB and compete for thestarting job right away. Dominating the preseason should make

this a no brainer for coach when it comes time to decide who

starts. A Balanced WR or Receiving TE will also get to play from

Day 1. On defense, you can make a big splash as a Prototype FS

or Run Supporting SS.


101/175101

TeaM PrOfiLes: Mia

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

WR 3

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1RE 1

DT 1

DT 2

LOLB 1

MLB 1

ROLB 1CB 1

CB 2

FS 1


Receiving Back

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Receiver

Big Mauler

Balanced

Pass Blocker

Pass Blocker

Pass Blocker

Balanced 4-3Balanced 4-3

Run Stopper

Run Stopper

Balanced

Run Stopper


Man to Man

Prototype

Importance4 Star

4 Star

2 Star

4 Star

3 Star

2 Star

3 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

4 Star4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

3 Star

4 Star

5 Star5 Star

5 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


102/175102

TeaM PrOfiLes: Mia

PositionSS 1

K 1

P 1


Power

Power

Importance4 Star

2 Star

2 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20132013

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

20142014

Round1

2

3

3

4

57

1

2

3

4

5

67

dt Pc


103/175103

TeaM PrOfiLes: MiN

Scheme: West Coast / Tampa 2Salary Cap Room: $12.68M

Strengths: HB, RE, DT

Weaknesses: QB, LG, MLB, FS, SS

Playing as a Coach

The Minnesota Vikings are a team on the rebuild and in a very competi-tive division. That can be a recipe for pain early on, so be prepared for

a longer rebuilding process than some other teams. In 2011, the Vikings

drafted Christian Ponder in the rst round but was only average.

Ponder will need to improve for the Vikings to stay on track with their

rebuilding plan and not go back and get another QB. To relieve the pres-

sure of the QB, make sure you use a heavy dose of Adrian Peterson.

The defense of the Minnesota Vikings is no doubt built around the

elite pass rushing abilities of Jared Allen. In fact, the front seven is for

the most part, fairly strong. The middle linebacker does need to be

upgraded as well as most of the secondary. Harrison Smith is a rookie

FS but has a ways to go in order to become a difference maker. The

Minnesota defense will be at its best when it can get opposing offenses

in obvious passing downs and put pressure on the QB.

Mnnot vng


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TeaM PrOfiLes: MiN

Scouting for the Vikings will be critical. There are numerous holes to

ll so be sure you have a good plan before going into the draft. As

mentioned earlier, you may decide that you need to readdress theQB position. TE and LG are also spots that need help. The defense

needs major work done in the secondary to keep up with the high

power offenses in the NFC North.

Playing as a Player

You have multiple options if youre looking to start right away on theVikings. A West Coast QB and Receiving TE will get instant playing

time and hopefully ignite the Minnesota offense. The defense is

craving a Cover 2 middle linebacker and Zone strong safety to help

hide a below average pass defense. You might be just what the

Vikings need to continue getting things back on track.


105/175105

TeaM PrOfiLes: MiN

PositionQB 1

HB 1

FB 1

WR 1

WR 2

TE 1

LT 1

LG 1

C 1

RG 1

RT 1

LE 1

RE 1DT 1

DT 2

LOLB 1

MLB 1

ROLB 1

CB 1CB 2

FS 1

SS 1


Balanced

Balanced

Speed

Speed

Receiver

Pass Blocker

Balanced

Balanced

Balanced

Big Mauler

Balanced 4-3

Balanced 4-3Prototype

Prototype

Cover 2

Cover 2

Cover 2

Run SupportRun Support

Zone

Zone

Importance5 Star

5 Star

2 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

5 Star

3 Star

4 Star

3 Star

3 Star

4 Star

5 Star5 Star

2 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

4 Star4 Star

4 Star

4 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng


106/175106

TeaM PrOfiLes: MiN

PositionK 1

P 1

Player TypePower

Power

Importance3 Star

3 Star

Pl Tp & vlu rtng

Year20132013

2013

2013

2013

2013

20132013

2014

2014

2014

2014

Round12

3

4

4

5

67

1

2

3

4

dt Pc


107/175107

TeaM PrOfiLes: Ne

Scheme: Spread / Hybrid Multiple FrontSalary Cap Room: $10.18M

Strengths: QB, TE, DT

Weaknesses: HB, RE, CB, FS

Playing as a Coach

There arent many jobs better than coaching the New EnglandPatriots. With Tom Brady under center and countless weapons on

offense, you cant beat it. The Pats took the league by storm last

year by utilizing not one, but two TEs to stretch the eld. Stick to

the same gameplan and chuck the ball up and down the eld to the

TEs, Welker and newly acquired Brandon Lloyd.

The New England defense was a little bit of a letdown in 2011 and

they hope that improves this season. The Pats drafted Donta High-

tower and Chandler Jones in the rst round but both will need time

to develop into solid contributors. There are h

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