draft picks keep getting worse
every time i play a game my draft works get worse. i went back to old save and replayed game and same stuff happens. I need help why have a franchise mode where there are seasons if i trade to get good picks only to have them turn to trash or in some cases disappear. please ea fix thisMadden Franchise
Madden Franchise mode has improved in some areas, but there are still several fixes and additions that would make it feel much more realistic and immersive. One major improvement would be adding real-life offensive and defensive coordinators. Head coaches alone do not reflect how teams actually operate in the NFL. Coordinators play a huge role in play-calling, player development, scheme identity, and weekly adjustments. Having real coordinators with unique tendencies and schemes would add depth to Franchise and make team building and coaching changes much more meaningful. Another issue is wide receiver auto-substitution. While there is technically a system in place, it rarely works properly. Receivers do not rotate naturally based on fatigue, snap count, or situational roles, which forces users to manually sub players in and out. A smarter rotation system would keep players fresh, increase realism, and make depth at the position actually matter. Franchise also oddly misses the Comeback Player of the Year award, even though nearly every other major NFL award is included. This is a small detail, but Franchise is all about immersion and storytelling. Leaving out a real and meaningful award breaks that experience, especially for long-term saves where player arcs matter. Gameplay realism is another area that needs attention, especially defensive pass interference. There are frequent situations where a receiver runs a route and collides with a defender who is clearly obstructing them downfield, causing an obvious missed throw. In real football, this would often be flagged as pass interference, yet Madden rarely calls it. This leads to unrealistic outcomes and punishes the offense for situations that should favor them. Another improvement that would add a lot of immersion is player and team award presentations. When a player wins an award like MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, or Super Bowl MVP, there should be a short presentation or cutscene showing them actually receiving the trophy. Right now awards are mostly just menu notifications, which makes major accomplishments feel flat. Along with that, when a team wins the Super Bowl, there should be an option for a ring ceremonybefore the next season begins. Even better would be the ability to customize the Super Bowl ring, whether that’s choosing design elements, engravings, or themes tied to the season and team. Franchise mode is about long-term storytelling, and showing players and teams receiving recognition would make championships and awards feel earned and memorable rather than just another screen you click through. Overall, Franchise mode has a strong foundation, but these fixes and additions would go a long way in making it feel like a true NFL simulation rather than just a season mode with menus. Improving realism, immersion, and player control is what would keep Franchise players engaged year after year. Lastly, if EA is ever looking for community voices or new perspectives on Franchise development, I would be very interested in pursuing a role related to game design, gameplay realism, or Franchise mode specifically. I spend a lot of time in Franchise and think deeply about what works, what breaks immersion, and what would meaningfully improve the experience for long-term players. I genuinely believe input from dedicated players can help push the mode forward, and I’d love the opportunity to be part of that process.
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RZSL Season 3, Week 11 RZSL is a sim play style league that's been running strong since 2019 with a good core of players. There is a rulebook to try and replicate what we see in the NFL every week. **League Settings** All-Madden (custom sliders) 9 min. quarters (18 second accel. clock) Rules for Gameplay Discord for Communication Custom Draft Class Neon Integrated Good Community League Office for trades and roster management **Open teams:** **[Baltimore Ravens (3-7-0)](<https://neonsportz.com/leagues/RZSL/teams/BAL>)** **[Indianapolis Colts (0-9-0)](<https://neonsportz.com/leagues/RZSL/teams/IND>)** **[San Francisco 49ers (2-7-0)](<https://neonsportz.com/leagues/RZSL/teams/SF>)** **[Carolina Panthers (1-9-0)](<https://neonsportz.com/leagues/RZSL/teams/CAR>)** **[Green Bay Packers (5-4-0)](<https://neonsportz.com/leagues/RZSL/teams/GB>)** Discord link https://discord.gg/fDugUGvP8MFranchise recruiting
Here's what makes The UNITED GRIDIRON Madden Sim League the league to join: 🎮 | Cross Play 🕰️ | 48 Hour Advance 📖 | Sim League with Strict Rules ❌ | No Free Dev or Attribute Upgrades 🗓️ | Will run until Madden 27 🕰️ | 7 minute quarters 👑 | All Madden 🧀 | No Cheese & Anti-META What We Look For: ✅ Active and dedicated members who enjoy team building 🎮 Players who love fun, fair, and competitive Madden 🔎 Mature players that want to schedule and play their games. **UGSL - Open Teams** **[Cincinnati Bengals (3-3-0)](<https://neonsportz.com/leagues/UGSL/teams/CIN>)** **[Los Angeles Rams (2-3-0)](<https://neonsportz.com/leagues/UGSL/teams/LAR>)** https://discord.gg/Tvc29SPPFranchise recruitment
Here's what makes The UNITED GRIDIRON Madden Sim League the league to join: 🎮 | Cross Play 🕰️ | 48 Hour Advance 📖 | Sim League with Strict Rules ❌ | No Free Dev or Attribute Upgrades 🗓️ | Will run until Madden 27 🕰️ | 7 minute quarters 👑 | All Madden 🧀 | No Cheese & Anti-META What We Look For: ✅ Active and dedicated members who enjoy team building 🎮 Players who love fun, fair, and competitive Madden 🔎 Mature players that want to schedule and play their games. **UGSL - Open Teams** **[Indianapolis Colts (0-4-0)](<https://neonsportz.com/leagues/UGSL/teams/IND>)** https://discord.gg/Tvc29SPPFranchise league looking for dedicated users
Here's what makes The UNITED GRIDIRON Madden Sim League the league to join: 🎮 | Cross Play 🕰️ | 48 Hour Advance 📖 | Sim League with Strict Rules ❌ | No Free Dev or Attribute Upgrades 🗓️ | Will run until Madden 27 🕰️ | 7 minute quarters 👑 | All Madden 🧀 | No Cheese & Anti-META What We Look For: ✅ Active and dedicated members who enjoy team building 🎮 Players who love fun, fair, and competitive Madden 🔎 Mature players that want to schedule and play their games. **UGSL - Open Teams** **[New York Jets (1-1-0)](<https://neonsportz.com/leagues/UGSL/teams/NYJ>)** https://discord.gg/Tvc29SPPPRACTICE SQUADS
Come on EA!!! With having such a deep franchise now you can’t have veteran players in the practice squad yet!!??? It’s been years and I may be the only one asking but if it’s suppose to be like real life there should be 20 practice player spots and you should be able to add vets to it especially with wear and tear now so your able to call up and down for injuries!!!Is there any uncontrollable players?? Problems??
I’m in franchise mode ….. and I can’t control my qb…. The only think I’m in control of is picking plays and a player after he gets the ball to run …. I can’t control my qb he not passing the ball he looking stupid sitting in the pocket waiting on pressure read offs terrible….. I never had this problem until this update …… please fixed asap it’s weird double playing with a A.I. on offense hoping it make the right read so I can control….. unless I run the ball …..until fixed or patch …. I’m on battlefield or COD… or 2k26 ….. psn : goatdezdays6 add me yall …. I’m out peace
