Originally Posted by LVPatriots Any geusses on how much money Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is gonna ask for in the offseason? He was making around 3mil a season, and is leading the league in picks. I gotta imagine he is gonna ask Cru for Revis or Namdi money, which will make me smile.

Im not sure , but I do know he will recieve whatever he is asking for He is a franchise player lol

Update on Ram's and 49's.
Cru and I and trying to schedule a game tomorrow.

Originally Posted by GpNinja Update on Ram's and 49's. Cru and I and trying to schedule a game tomorrow.

I can confirm this.

I also have yet to pick up a free agent which I plan to do later when I get off work.

In reference to the talks about running the score up and not running the clock down late, If your my opponent and your blowing me out I prefer you to just keep the pedal to the metal it is nothing more frustrating than losing by thirty and watching you run the clock down every play and then run three straight dives, smh that is more frustrating than losing by 100 and I know this because I have lost by 100 one time lol and I still had fun.

I do want it to be known though I do usually come off the gas once I have a lead in my games to be a good sportsman, but I always wonder if my opponent is bored and feels like me on the subject.

Originally Posted by Mr Grand Cru In reference to the talks about running the score up and not running the clock down late, If your my opponent and your blowing me out I prefer you to just keep the pedal to the metal it is nothing more frustrating than losing by thirty and watching you run the clock down every play and then run three straight dives, smh that is more frustrating than losing by 100 and I know this because I have lost by 100 one time lol and I still had fun. I do want it to be known though I do usually come off the gas once I have a lead in my games to be a good sportsman, but I always wonder if my opponent is bored and feels like me on the subject.

i agree in some ways. i will not pass at all if im winning usually in less its like 3rd and 15 or something that way its less of a chance for me to run up the score but if i get a int and can take it to the house i probably will. just like any player would in real life and just like any player in this league would probably do!!

Originally Posted by Hemingway012 i agree in some ways. i will not pass at all if im winning usually in less its like 3rd and 15 or something that way its less of a chance for me to run up the score but if i get a int and can take it to the house i probably will. just like any player would in real life and just like any player in this league would probably do!!

im sure majority would house it.... like i said against doom if i continued pass untill the end which i did regardless losing 49-21 id expect him to house it...

it really depends on the situation for me whether i care or not. if im already getting blown out id rather the guy keep going so i can try and learn from wut hes able to do and try and fix it. but if its a close game im down by 3 or so and he can wrap the game up with a knee and goes endzone then im kinda pissed. but ive had my share of ass kickings in this league and would get bored when i just ahd to sit there. but if im up and its 3rd and 10 i might pass but if i have a big enough lead i will usually go towards the run

I guess I'll throw my hat in the running the score up discussion. I hate it, especially when I am at a point where I have given up usually down 30 or more. If I am running the ball up the middle every drive and not getting anywhere I am clearly giving up. I would rather nothing else happen in the game, the score getting higher is just going to make me not want to play.

Originally Posted by sprice8688 im sure majority would house it....

I wouldn't, but that's just me. If I get a game-sealing pick I'll almost always slide or run out of bounds and then kneel it out.

In past years, I think we could allow some latitude for keeping the petal to the metal if you were playing a friend and you know they didn't care, but this year we have the added element of XP to think of. Running up the score isn't just a matter of injured pride anymore, it also has tangible benefits to the person doing it, which is why we really can't soften our stance on it at all. Or allow for exceptions even if the other person won't mind. It's never okay to run up the score. If you're winning big, you need to throttle it back.

As a connoisseur of losing in this league ill say that some of the good players know how to win gracefully and some have no idea.

Originally Posted by theredworm As a connoisseur of losing in this league ill say that some of the good players know how to win gracefully and some have no idea.

Atleast Redworm and I know how to LOSE gracefully...am I right?

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I can only speak for myself, but when I am getting killed in a game and I end up with the ball with a minute or under to go, I still try to heave it down the field. For me personally, even if there's no chance to win, putting a decent drive together to close out the game gives me momentum or a bit of confidence going into the next game. Especially since I most likely got killed that whole game. Honestly, I am not sure if anyone has ever been offended by it, but I hope not.

Originally Posted by Superstar I can only speak for myself, but when I am getting killed in a game and I end up with the ball with a minute or under to go, I still try to heave it down the field. For me personally, even if there's no chance to win, putting a decent drive together to close out the game gives me momentum or a bit of confidence going into the next game. Especially since I most likely got killed that whole game. Honestly, I am not sure if anyone has ever been offended by it, but I hope not.

The losing team is under no obligation to stop trying to score. If I'm losing big (which thankfully rarely happens, but does occasionally) I'll typically pull my starters and dial it back myself, but someone who's behind isn't obliged to do that. And just because the losing team is still trying 100% to score does not mean that the winning team also has a pass to do so. That may seem unfair to some, but it's a small price to pay for winning the game.

Originally Posted by bvharris I wouldn't, but that's just me. If I get a game-sealing pick I'll almost always slide or run out of bounds and then kneel it out. In past years, I think we could allow some latitude for keeping the petal to the metal if you were playing a friend and you know they didn't care, but this year we have the added element of XP to think of. Running up the score isn't just a matter of injured pride anymore, it also has tangible benefits to the person doing it, which is why we really can't soften our stance on it at all. Or allow for exceptions even if the other person won't mind. It's never okay to run up the score. If you're winning big, you need to throttle it back.

Weighing in as an outsider again, but this is definitely something that has come up in the other league as well. I think both sides have a point. To me, there is a responsibility for the losing team to just accept a loss too. If they continue to play aggressively, passing the ball, going hurry-up, using their timeouts, etc, and are turning the ball over or not draining much time from the clock because of it, I don't thinking its really fair to blame the winning team if they score again (within reason).

A pick 6 is what it is. The offense threw way too risky of a pass and should be burned for it. Now, if the guy on defense wants to just slide or run out of bounds, that's a really classy move. But it's tough to expect that from everyone. The offense has to have some recognition that it was their bungle there. The defense wasn't TRYING to score on them. They forced the issue, and the defense just took advantage.

On offense, until the game is at the point where 3 knees will end it, what more can you expect someone to do other than run the ball? I'm not even talking about 3 FB dives and punt. You should run it as you normally would, pick up 1st downs and keep the clock moving. If they stack 8 in the box and stop you, then punt and go back to shutting their offense down. But there's no need for airing the ball out and picking up 60 yards in one play. That doesn't help anybody.

In my opinion, that's the biggest issue...just keeping the clock moving. Anything that prolongs the game starts to tread into douchey waters (eww gross!). I actually got called out for this for beating the CPU 42-6 and scoring 21 points in the 4th quarter. But they just kept passing the ball and running a hurry up in the 4th (not to mention using their timeouts like an idiot), which led to INTs and 15 sec possessions. Meanwhile, I'm just running the ball and chewing clock, but getting 10-15 yard runs. This is how EA programmed the AI to play, and it's stupid. It's not always the winning team that is prolonging the game.

Some folks winning big still run running plays with starters to run down the clock. Every time this happens I pray I injure the rb for the season or more.

Originally Posted by bvharris I wouldn't, but that's just me. If I get a game-sealing pick I'll almost always slide or run out of bounds and then kneel it out. In past years, I think we could allow some latitude for keeping the petal to the metal if you were playing a friend and you know they didn't care, but this year we have the added element of XP to think of. Running up the score isn't just a matter of injured pride anymore, it also has tangible benefits to the person doing it, which is why we really can't soften our stance on it at all. Or allow for exceptions even if the other person won't mind. It's never okay to run up the score. If you're winning big, you need to throttle it back.

simple solution would be to just run the ball.... while i was up 52 0 with about 2:20 left he was on his 14 yard line and fumbled... i punted out of thr endzone to give it to him at the 20.... thats his shot to say okay games over lets run the ball... he chose to pass i picked it off ran back to the 5 and ran the clk....if its in ur hands.to end the game and u choose not to thats ur fault...

Originally Posted by sprice8688 simple solution would be to just run the ball.... while i was up 52 0 with about 2:20 left he was on his 14 yard line and fumbled... i punted out of thr endzone to give it to him at the 20.... thats his shot to say okay games over lets run the ball... he chose to pass i picked it off ran back to the 5 and ran the clk....if its in ur hands.to end the game and u choose not to thats ur fault...

Yup, I agree with this. In my game last night, up 35-7, I ran for a 1st down to my opponent's 18 yard line with about 1:30 to go in the game. He had all three timeouts, but I saw he was letting the clock tick down. When he's choosing to not use them, I'm not going to be an asshole and just keep pounding the ball away (especially that close to the end zone). So, I chose to kneel. He let the clock keep moving. I chose to kneel again, and just took the knee when the clock dipped under :40, so we could send our "gg" messages while the clock ran out. This time, he calls a timeout.

So, now I've got like a 3rd and 13. I ran the ball on the next play (I considered running a playaction as a "let the game end next time" message...but I thought better of it), he called timeout again. So, I end up kicking a field goal, and he gets the ball back with :10 left in the game. Those were completely unnecessary points and I didn't need to score them...but he forced the issue. Sure, I could have punted out of the back of the end zone, but why? When the situation is caused by something they CHOSE to do, I think it actually does become a little patronizing to let them off the hook.

Originally Posted by sprice8688 im sure majority would house it.... like i said against doom if i continued pass untill the end which i did regardless losing 49-21 id expect him to house it...

yeh i agree i would expect the same thing

Originally Posted by n8rockerasu Yup, I agree with this. In my game last night, up 35-7, I ran for a 1st down to my opponent's 18 yard line with about 1:30 to go in the game. He had all three timeouts, but I saw he was letting the clock tick down. When he's choosing to not use them, I'm not going to be an asshole and just keep pounding the ball away (especially that close to the end zone). So, I chose to kneel. He let the clock keep moving. I chose to kneel again, and just took the knee when the clock dipped under :40, so we could send our "gg" messages while the clock ran out. This time, he calls a timeout. So, now I've got like a 3rd and 13. I ran the ball on the next play (I considered running a playaction as a "let the game end next time" message...but I thought better of it), he called timeout again. So, I end up kicking a field goal, and he gets the ball back with :10 left in the game. Those were completely unnecessary points and I didn't need to score them...but he forced the issue. Sure, I could have punted out of the back of the end zone, but why? When the situation is caused by something they CHOSE to do, I think it actually does become a little patronizing to let them off the hook.

I think n8 is making very good points i also have agree with wut red worn said about hurting the running back i always feel like that too

LV has agreed to sub for me while I'm on vacation. I think a while back somebody said they'd been able to log into their Live account and play Madden from somebody else's xbox. Can anyone explain the mechanics of how that works? Can I just give him my gamertag/password and that's it, or is there more involved?