Elite Madden Ballers (EMB) is now accepting new applications for franchise ownership in our PS4 Fantasy Draft League. The members of this league are extremely competitive and we play the game to WIN. But more importantly our guys are passionate and dedicated to being a committed owner in our CCM franchise. We currently have two teams open - the Lions and the Packers.
Check out our league homepage here: http://daddyleagues.com/embfantasy
View the open team rosters here:
Lions: http://www.daddyleagues.com/embfantasy/team/det/roster?sortby=overall (JAMAL CHARLES, Jarius Byrd, Antonio Brown, Haloti Ngata, Jeremy Maclin, Ryan Tannehill)
Packers: http://www.daddyleagues.com/embfantasy/team/gb/roster?sortby=overall (Tom Brady, Joe Haden, Tamba Hali, Fletcher COx, Cameron Heyward, Bruce Carter)
We are currently in week 15 of season one. This is a PERFECT time for a new owner to come in and pepare for the draft and season two. Our league fees are $10 per season (WE PAYOUT $250 TO PLAYOFF TEAMS - SEE LEAGUE RULES) but since these teams have already paid, you can take them for FREE until the start of season two!
To view the league rules and settings, click here: http://www.daddyleagues.com/embfantasy/rules
If you are interested, please fill out the "Join Us" form on www.EliteMaddenBallers.com or text us at 865-236-6169. We just need your name, PSN and cell number.
The core members of EMB are guys who have played together for many years and in multiple leagues. We are a STRATEGY league which means that we prioritize playing the game like it is on Sundays. We also have an active chat on GroupMe that is a lot of fun.
Come join us!!
Was Sean Payton a cheeser when he opened the second half with an onside kick in the 2010 Super Bowl?
Are the Packers cheesers when they only rush 1-2 guys in their 3-4, which happens on occasion?
I could go on and on but most of these so called sim leagues (including yours) play a version of football that you NEVER see on Sundays. Dubshack plays in my league is a very good player and he doesn't use any glitches or anything of that nature, so keep your slow brained opinions to yourself.
Hi guys! This is a quick guide on how to best set up your personnel in a 3-4 defense. A lot of guys seem to struggle with defense, even when they have great personnel. The main reason is because even if you have great players, their potential won't be maximized if they aren't in the proper scheme.
This guide was originally done by DangleMittens over on the MUT Reddit page, and I have added a few items of my own. I also view this post, and all the other strategy tips that follow as constant works-in-progress. If you have any suggestions please let me know and I will be happy to add your input to these topics. Now on to the 3-4 defense!
Here is an example of a prototypical 3-4 front:
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Let’s start with the 3 down linemen. The nose tackle (N), is “head-up” over the center, meaning he lines up directly in front of him. The two defensive ends line up head-up over the offensive tackles. This differs from a 4-3, as shown below, in that each defensive lineman must be responsible for 2 gaps against the run, whereas each lineman in a 4-3 is responsible for only ONE. This is the primary theoretical difference between a 4-3 and a 3-4. A 4-3 is a 1-gap system that allows its defensive linemen to just attack their gap on every snap, while a 3-4 is a 2-gap system that requires its defensive linemen to read and react against the run to fill the appropriate gap.
A typical 4-3 front:
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Now, back to the 3-4, and let’s talk about the linebackers. As shown, the strong-side, or “Sam,” linebacker and weak-side—“Will”—line up on the line of scrimmage outside the defensive ends. Meanwhile, the two inside linebackers, “Mike” and “Buck,” line up about 5 yards off the line of scrimmage and directly in front of the offensive guards. Because of this alignment, and the roles of the defensive linemen, the outside linebackers in a 3-4 must be primarily pass rushers and must be able to set the edge against the run to force the running back to cut back inside where your defensive linemen and middle linebackers are hopefully clogging up all the space.
Coverage ability is necessary for your OLBs, but it is the third priority. Your middle linebackers, meanwhile, will often be up against offensive guards against the run unless a defensive lineman manages to take care of him. This means your MLBs need to be strong to help stop the run inside, and because your OLBs will do most of the pass rushing, your MLBs need to be good in coverage.
What I like most about the 3-4 is its symmetry. It allows me to bring pressure from anywhere along the front 7 without changing my base alignment. However, in certain situations, I like to switch to a 1-gap/hybrid front to allow my front 7 to be more aggressive at the snap. For example, on 3rd and short to stop a quick run or 3rd and medium to get quick pressure. Here are those two fronts:
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In an under front, the defensive line shifts away from the strong side of the offense, the strong side being the side with more eligible receivers. In an offensive set with one tight end like in the diagram above, this means the linemen shift away from the tight end.
The 3-4 Under front moves my DT into the strong-side A-gap and my RE lines up over the weak-side B-gap, with the Will linebacker almost directly behind him. With good pass rushers at RE and ROLB, this front can be extremely effective at getting quick pressure out of a 4-man rush. In theory, it’s almost exactly the same as a 4-3 Under, which optimizes quick, pass rushing defensive linemen by forcing the C and RG to double-team the DT and leave the LG and LT to protect one-on-one. Meanwhile, the Under front also covers each gap along the offensive line, making it equally effective at getting linemen upfield quickly to stop the run.
Wade Phillips and Rob Ryan typically use Under principals in their 3-4 defenses.
3-4 Over
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The 3-4 Over front is ideal when you know your opponent is passing. It shifts the DT into the weak-side A-gap, the LE into the strong-side B-gap, and the RE lines up outside the LT. Because both your RE and ROLB are lined up outside the LT, there will be a gap left uncovered elsewhere along the line should your opponent decide to run. However, this front creates an opportunity for a lethal 4-man rush from the weak side of the formation, with the DT, RE, and ROLB all rushing one-on-one.
Alright. So, those are the basic principles I use to run a 3-4 defense. Big, strong linemen and pass-rushing outside linebackers are key. Hopefully, you enjoyed this guide and learned something from it. Thanks for reading and feel free to leave comments below!
Hi guys! I'm looking for someone to do some custom work on my DL page and would be willing to make a donation to your league as thanks for your help. Please contact me if you're able to help. My email is EMBSkywalker@gmail.com. Thanks!!
The Giants have now been taken. Two teams left!!
Hi guys!
Elite Madden Ballers are a group of HIGHLY competitive Madden players who are looking to add more tough competition to our league. This is a FANTASY LEAGUE which just had it's draft on 11/15/14. We have the following teams open: Redskins and the Bears .
View the open team rosters here:
- Redskins: http://www.daddyleagues.com/EMBFantasy/team/was/roster (AJ Green, RG3, Tyvon Branch, Knile Davis, Eric Ebron)
- Bears: http://www.daddyleagues.com/EMBFantasy/team/chi/roster (Russell Wilson, Brandon Flowers)
We are currently in week 4 of pre-season, Season One. Our league fees are $10 per season (WE PAYOUT $200 TO WINNERS - SEE LEAGUE RULES).
Here is a link to the Daddy Leagues homepage: http://www.daddyleagues.com/embfantasy
To view the league rules and settings, click here: http://www.daddyleagues.com/embfantasy/rules
If you are interested, please fill out the "Join Us" form on www.EliteMaddenBallers.com or text us at 865-236-6169. We just need your name, PSN and cell number.
The core members of EMB are guys who have played together for many years and in multiple leagues. We are a STRATEGY league which means that we prioritize playing the game like it is on Sundays.
This is a great time to join the league because you still have a lot of time to make trades and build your roster. Come join us!!
**** AFC East
Patriots
- Dubshack 801-750-0436
Bills
- Redskinsboss 703-919-8158
Dolphins
- Paperboy_313 313-585-1724
Jets
- xLBankrupt 918-497-0797
**** AFC North
Bengals
- pitt6rings 248-924-0097
Ravens
- AtYoMumsHouseSmu 410-212-6736
Steelers
- Killa_Flex 862-576-4000
Browns
- PJC23 315-416-2122
**** AFC South
Colts
- EdgarMellencamp 765-586-9114
Texans
- pearson 314 314-680-5835
Titans
- kingkai1212 718-395-0067
Jaguars
- trufflelator1 337-660-3106
**** AFC West
Broncos
- jangobobba 646-630-4554
Chargers
- Bugottiblkonblk 314-262-6344
Chiefs
- MEANDEANI3 337-274-7724
Raiders
- EMB_Skywalker 865-236-6169
***** NFC East
Cowboys
- Ramzballa2010 GroupMe
Eagles
- wksauce 972-467-1807
Giants
- stufontaine 978-501-0095
Redskins
- Mark 314-574-5301
**** NFC North
Lions
- Opietheopiate. (551) 358-8440
Packers
- Brandofosho. 608-317-8504
Bears
- Mitchva84 757-592-6395
Vikings
- enDRO420 651-325-7117
****NFC South
Saints
- Wooleywins 817-793-4006
Panthers
- Dee_bo_706 706-761-0422
Falcons
- CracksWhack 443-848-0594
Bucs
- LSABlake 972-743-8204
**** NFC West
Cardinals
- A_314_Thug_K1lla 314-506-6152
49ers
- scalarboson 615-691-0093
Seahawks
- unfadeabletj3 920-207-4898
Rams
- smmaarrt1 337-348-6438
Hi guys! Just a reminder that EMB's fantasy draft will be held on Saturday November 15th at 7 pm Eastern. Here are a few notes...
1. Please ensure that you are on the console and READY no later than 6:50 pm on 11/15. We will be starting the draft then immediately pausing it, so that we can see the draft order and you will have 10 minutes to plan your strategy. Please read the draft schedule leading into the regular season, this is CRITICAL info: http://www.daddyleagues.com/embfantasy/forum/topic/16234
2. New invites to the franchise will be sent on the console on 11/12 between 4-6 pm Eastern. We are "restarting" the franschise so that the most up to date rosters are available. Please ensure that you select the correct team.
3. Please read the rules if you have not already. http://www.daddyleagues.com/embfantasy/rules
4. The season fee of $10 is due by Monday 11/17. The email address you use for paypal is EliteMaddenBallers@gmail.com. Here is a link: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/send-money-online
5. Make sure that you have registed for Daddy Leagues and sent us your username on there. Once I have your username I can add you as an Owner on the site. Only a few guys have not signed up yet...
6. Make sure that you have filled out all of your contact info on your Daddy Leagues profile. That way your cell is available to ther other Owners in case they need it to schedule games. To edit your profile you will log in then go to Profile > Edit Profile. Besides your cell, you can also link DL to your GroupMe profile and you can enter in your Twitch ID so that if you stream it auomatically shows on the DL stream page. Cool stuff!
Here is the link to the contact list on DL: http://www.daddyleagues.com/embfantasy/coaches
7. If you aren't familiar with Daddy Leagues, please take 15 minutes or so to look through all the pages. There are TONS of awesome features such as; reviewing rosters, accepting trades, seeing point spreads, power rankings, standings, transaction log, you can write blog articles about your team that appear on the front page, and so much more!
8. Please either email us, hit us on GroupMe, or text 865-236-6169 to confirm that you have read all this. Thanks!!
WELCOME TO ELITE MADDEN BALLERS!!
Hi guys! We filled our last 3 spots today. If you're still interested, please fill out the "join us" form on www.EliteMaddenBallers.com/join-us/ and we'll keep you on our waiting list.
Only three sports left guys, come join the toughest PS4 league around!
Elite Madden Ballers – Fantasy Draft Schedule
There are four stages to the Regular Season! Please review.
I. LEAGUE FANTASY DRAFT – 7 PM Eastern on SATURDAY 11/15/14
The draft is 53 rounds.
At 7 PM EST the Commissioner will start the draft and then immediately pause it so that we can look at the draft order. This will give Owners time to set their draft board.
Trades can be negotiated during the draft but cannot be completed on the console until after the draft, as CCM does not allow trades during the Fantasy draft.
The draft will be allowed to run until it has finished. Owners can stay in draft as long as they would like. Those Owners who leave the draft early will have their picks selected by the CPU.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON CPU DRAFTING: The cpu will attempt to draft for you based on the scheme that you have setup. Before you leave the draft, go to TEAM ROADMAP > SCHEMES and setup your preferences.
The allowed time to make your picks is as follows:
* Rounds 1 - 10 = 60 seconds per pick
* Rounds 11 - 22 = 45 seconds per pick
* Rounds 23 - 53 = 30 seconds per pick
II. POST-DRAFT – 7 AM (approximately) SUNDAY 10/16/14
At the conclusion of the draft, the league automatically advances to Free Agency and Pre-Season week 1.
Free agency is first come, first serve. Plan accordingly.
In a Fantasy League, each owner starts with the same cap space unless trades have been made. Review your team salary in TEAM > MANAGE ROSTER > SALARIES.
IV. PRE SEASON to REGULAR SEASON
Make sure that you do GAME PREP activities prior to playing each week!
Game times can be setup with other Owners via GroupMe or text. Contact any one of the Commissioners if you need contact info for another Owner.
There will be roughly 24 hours between each stage of the PRE SEASON. Games not played will be simmed.
PRE SEASON WEEK 1 – Open as soon as the draft concludes
PRE SEASON WEEK 2 – Starts at 9 PM EST on Sunday 11/16
PRE SEASON WEEK 3 – Starts at 9 PM EST on Monday 11/17
PRE SEASON WEEK 4 – Starts at 9 PM EST on Tuesday 11/18
THE REGULAR SEASON BEGINS WEDNESDAY 11/19 at 9 PM EST!
Couple teams still left guys. We're drafting on Saturday the 15th at 7 pm Eastern. Come join us!
List of available teams has been updated in the first post. We're almost full guys come join us! We'll be drafting on Saturday November 15th at 7 pm Eastern.
The list of available teams has been updated. Only 10 spots left. Come join us guys! It's $10 a season and with a full league, we will pay out $250 in prize money!
Updated the list of available teams above. Come join us guys! We have a great league. It's well organized, a fun group of guys, and we have a companion site at www.elitemaddenballers.com.