Run Defense

07.08.2009 | Author: marv | Posted in Console Games

Stopping the run in Madden NFL 10 should be more of a priority for you. Running the football in Madden NFL 10 has improved with the new ProTak feature. Offensive Lineman do a better job of run blocking and opening up holes. The key to stopping the run is a good defensive line. The first line of defense is your defensive line. These guys fight off big offensive lineman to make tackles. You need to know what each guy on the defensive line does.

Defensive Tackles help form a wall against the rushing attack. Big defensive tackles can eat up space and take on multiple blockers. This allows the linebackers to roam free and make play’s from sideline to sideline. Your Defensive tackles should have a high strength rating. Also look for high block shedding and tackle ratings for your defensive tackles. Here is a list of the top Defensive tackles in Madden NFL 10

1. Jamal Williams
2. Albert HaynesWorth
3. Shaun Rogers
4. Pat Williams
5. Casey Hampton
6. Marcus Stroude
7. Ma’ ake Kemoeatu
8. Kris Jenkins
9. John Henderson
10. Vince Wilfork

You do have other Defensive Tackles with high overall ratings but they are not as dominant. They have more speed than the ones mentioned above. Defensive Ends help stop the run by shedding blocks. Defensive Ends also help contain outside run plays like off tackle toss run plays and sweep plays. Your defensive ends should be big enough to take on big offensive lineman. They must be quick enough to beat the lead blocker to the corner on outside run plays. Your defensive ends must be able to shed blocks, make tackles,run with speed, and have strength. Here is a list of the top run stopping defensive ends in Madden NFL 10

1. Haloti Ngata
2. Luis Castillo
3. Richard Seymour
4. Ty Warren
5. Trevor Price
6. Shaun Ellis
7. Aaron Smith
8. Tyson Jackson
9. Patrick Kerney
10. Igor Olshansky

Linebackers play a role in stopping the run in Madden NFL 10. Linebackers make tackles from sideline to sideline. There are two types of linebackers outside linebackers and Inside Linebackers. Inside Linebackers help punish running backs and make tackles. Former Inside linebackers would be Dick Butkus and Mike Singletary. The Inside linebackers help fill gaps and take on lead blockers. They also make sure your running backs can’t make to the secondary. Inside Linebackers must be able to tackle, block shedding, play recognition, pursuit, and hit power ratings. The top ten Inside Linebackers are listed below

1. Patrick Willis
2. Ray Lewis
3. James Farrior
4. E.J. Henderson
5. Bart Scott
6. Jon Beason
7. Brian Urlacher
8. DeMeco Ryans
9. Lofa Tatupa
10. D’Qwell Jackson

When you think of outside linebackers you think off pass rushers like Lawrence Taylor or Kevin Greene. Outside Linebackers have to fill gaps also. They are responsible for outside run plays and containment of the second level. He needs to quickly read plays and get outside to make the tackle. Your Outside Linebackers should have speed, tackling ability,block shedding, pursuit, and hit power. Look Below for a list of top Outside linebackers in Madden NFL 10.

1. James Harrison
2. DeMarcus Ware
3. Joey Porter
4. Lance Briggs
5. Ernie Simms
6. Shawne Merriman
7. Keith Bullock
8. Julian Peterson
9. Adalius Thomas
10. Aaron Kampman

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