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Gridiron Guide 13
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madden 13 Archive
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Madden 13 Player Ratings: Peyton Manning
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsDespite having a major neck surgery, Peyton Manning can back strong this season still remains one of the top quarterbacks in the game as he threw for 4,659 yards, while... -
Gun Bunch Wk – Divide Under
Posted on January 9, 2013 | No CommentsIn this Football Video Game Tips breakdown, we show a Madden 13 play from the Redskins Gun Bunch Wk formation. The play we take a look at it is called... -
Strong Close – TE Option
Posted on January 8, 2013 | No CommentsIn this Madden 13 Tips video breakdown, we show an offensive passing play found out of the Texans playbook called Strong Close – TE Option that we like to run... -
Gun Ace Tight Slots – Stick Switch
Posted on January 8, 2013 | No CommentsIn this Madden 13 Tips video breakdown we show how we like to run the Gun Ace Tight Slots – Stick Switch when attacking Cover 4 coverage by looking to... -
Gun Bunch – 518 Hook
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsIn this free Madden Tips 13 breakdown, we show how we like to run the Gun Bunch – 518 Hook, by looking to throw to the slot receiver once he... -
NASCAR Package and Blitz Schemes
Posted on October 15, 2012 | No CommentsA new defense in Madden 13 this year that features four defensive ends on the field at the same time is called the NASCAR” package. Together, Jason Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck,... -
Defending Counter Run Plays
Posted on October 1, 2012 | No CommentsIn this weeks edition of Kobra’s Corner, I want to show Madden 13 Tips breakdown of a run defense that I use to defend counter run plays. Now I can’t... -
Madden 13 Tips: Nickel 2-4-5 DT – Over Storm Brave
Posted on September 10, 2012 | 4 CommentsPhillyron of Madden 101 has posted a Madden 13 Tips breakdown where he shows a nano blitz out of the Nickel 2-4-5 DT. The name of the blitz is called... -
Nickel 1-5-5 Prowl 3 Play Blitz Scheme
Posted on September 6, 2012 | No CommentsIn this X’s O’s Football video game breakdown, we show a Madden 13 3 play blitz scheme out of the Nickel 1-5-5 Prowl that brings pressure from on the quarterback... -
Blue Close – Post Drag
Posted on August 28, 2012 | No CommentsIn this free Madden 13 Tips breakdown, we take a look at the Blue Close – Post Drag from the Bill Walsh playbook. The receiver that we like throw to... -
Madden 13 Player Ratings: Robert Griffin III
Posted on July 31, 2012 | 1 CommentLast years Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III comes into the NFL with high expectations as he is expected to lead the Redskins back into playoffs and ultimately win a... -
Madden 13 Player Ratings: Aaron Rodgers
Posted on July 25, 2012 | No CommentsAaron Rodgers has one of the most prolific pro quarterback seasons ever as he threw for a staggering 4,643 yards, while tossing 45 touchdowns. If those numbers weren’t off the... -
Madden 13 Player Ratings: Aaron Rodgers
Posted on July 25, 2012 | No CommentsAaron Rodgers has one of the most prolific pro quarterback seasons ever as he threw for a staggering 4,643 yards, while tossing 45 touchdowns. If those numbers weren’t off the... -
Madden 13 Player Ratings: Cam Newton
Posted on July 19, 2012 | 1 CommentLook for Cam Newton’s Madden 13 player ratings to go up as he set the league on fire in his first season as a pro quarterback. He threw for 4,031... -
Madden 13 Preview: Team Unit Ratings
Posted on July 4, 2012 | 2 CommentsWith Madden 13 to be released in less than 2 months, we thought we would predict each team’s overall rating, offense rating, defense ratings, and unit ratings. After reading several...














