Madden 2001 FAQ v.1.0
Author: Dan Thomas
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Table of Contents
1. Controls
2. Top Players
3. Top Teams
4. Bottom Teams
5. Strategies
6. Version Information
1. Controls
Gamepad Pro Controls:
Pause game Start
Call Timeout Select
Instant Replay L2
Cycle through sets and formations D-Pad
Select set and formation Yellow
Cycle through plays D-Pad up and down
Select a play Red, yellow, or green
Flip play R1
Previous formation Blue
Offense (Before the snap)
View receivers to the left/right L1/R1
Fake the snap Green
Call an audible Red, then Red, yellow, green, L1, R1, or L2
Move receiver in motion D-Pad left and right
Call a hot route Blue
QB crowd control R2
Snap the ball Yellow
Running
Speed Burst Yellow
Dive/QB slide Red
Jump/Hurdle Blue
Spin Green
Stiff arm R2
Juke left/right L1/R1
Lateral the ball L2
Passing
View available receivers Yellow
Pass to the receiver with that control symbol Red, yellow, green, L1, or R1
QB scramble Blue
Throw ball away R2 + Blue
Route-based passing L2 + receiver symbol
Pump fake R2 + receiver symbol
Receiving
Control receiver Yellow
Dive for pass Red
Jump for pass Blue
Defense (Before the snap)
Cycle defenders Yellow/Green
Reposition player D-Pad
Zoom out Blue
Shift Defensive line L1
Shift secondary R1
Call an audible Red, then red, yellow, green, L1, R1, or L2
Crowd Control R2
Read-n-React Defense L2, then D-Pad up and down
Defense (After the snap)
Control player nearest to the ball Yellow
Dive Red
Power tackle/speed burst Green
Jump Blue
Strip ball L1
Swim move R1
Kicking Game
Kickoff Yellow, then red, yellow, or green
Field goals Yellow, then red, yellow, or green
Punts Yellow then Yellow
Direction of kick D-Pad left and right
Call an audible Red
Kickoff/Punt receiving
Control return man D-Pad
Switch players Yellow
Fair catch/kneel Blue
Control Conversion Table
Gamepad Pro D-Pad = Sidewinder D-Pad = Keyboard up, left, down, right
Gamepad Pro Red = Sidewinder X = Keyboard S
Gamepad Pro Yellow = Sidewinder A = Keyboard D
Gamepad Pro Green = Sidewinder B = Keyboard F
Gamepad Pro Blue = Sidewinder Y = Keyboard E
Gamepad Pro L1 = Sidewinder Left Trigger = Keyboard W
Gamepad Pro R1 = Sidewinder Right Trigger = Keyboard R
Gamepad Pro L2 = Sidewinder Z = Keyboard A
Gamepad Pro R2 = Sidewinder C = Keyboard G
Gamepad Pro Select = Sidewinder M = Keyboard T
Gamepad Pro Start = Sidewinder Start = Keyboard Spacebar
2. Top Players
Here is my comprehensive list of the top five players at every position.
These rankings are based on their skill on this game
Quarterbacks
1. Kurt Warner
2. Peyton Manning
3. Brett Favre
4. Troy Aikman
5. Brad Johnson
Halfbacks
1. Marshall Faulk
2. Eddie George
3. Fred Taylor
4. Edgerrin James
5. Stephen Davis
Fullbacks
1. Mike Alstott
2. Tony Richardson
3. Donnell Bennett
4. Larry Centers
5. Jermaine Fazande
Wide Receivers
1. Keyshawn Johnson
2. Marvin Harrison
3. Randy Moss
4. Tim Brown
5. Jimmy Smith
Tight Ends
1. Frank Wycheck
2. Tony Gonzalez
3. Wesley Walls
4. Shannon Sharpe
5. Jay Riemersma
Left Tackles
1. Tony Boselli
2. Johnathon Ogden
3. Orlando Pace
4. William Roaf
5. Bob Whitfield
Left Guards
1. Larry Allen
2. Ruben Brown
3. Randall McDaniel
4. Bruce Matthews
5. Raleigh Mackenzie
Centers
1. Dermontti Dawson
2. Kevin Mawae
3. Tom Nalen
4. Jeff Christy
5. Fred Winters
Right Guards
1. Will Shields
2. Tre' Johnson
3. Adam Timmerman
4. Kevin Gogan
5. Marco Rivera
Right Tackles
1. Leon Searcy
2. John Runyan
3. Erik Williams
4. Willie Anderson
5. Adam Meadows
Left Ends
1. Kevin Carter
2. Michael Strahan
3. Robert Porcher
4. Michael Sinclair
5. Reggie White
Right Ends
1. Tony Brackens
2. Chuck Smith
3. Chad Bratzke
4. Bruce Smith
5. Michael McCrary
Defensive Tackles
1. Warren Sapp
2. John Randle
3. Bryant Young
4. Darrell Russell
5. Chester McGlockton
Left Outside Linebackers
1. Peter Boulware
2. Mo Lewis
3. Bill Romanowski
4. Chad Brown
5. Cornelious Bennett
Middle Linebackers
1. Ray Lewis
2. Zach Thomas
3. Hardy Nickerson
4. Levon Kirkland
5. Stephen Boyd
Right Outside Linebackers
1. Junior Seau
2. Derrick Brooks
3. Jessie Armstead
4. Jamir Miller
5. Kevin Hardy
Cornerbacks
1. Sam Madison
2. Deion Sanders
3. Charles Woodson
4. Aeneas Williams
5. Todd Lyght
Free Safety
1. Carnell Lake
2. Brock Marion
3. Mark Carrier
4. Rod Woodson
5. Kurt Schulz
Strong Safety
1. John Lynch
2. Lawyer Milloy
3. Leroy Butler
4. Rodney Harrison
5. Darren Woodson
Kickers
1. Jason Elam
2. Jason Hanson
3. John Kasay
4. Olindo Mare
5. Al Del Greco
Punters
1. Bryan Barker
2. Tom Tupa
3. Darren Bennett
4. Mitch Berger
5. Tom Rouen
3. Top Teams
Here are the top five lists at each category.
Offense
1. Cowboys
2. Packers
3. Rams
4. Redskins
5. Titans
Defense
1. Jaguars
2. Lions
3. Ravens
4. Buccaneers
5. Rams
Special Teams
1. Redskins
2. Broncos
3. Jets
4. Bills
5. Dolphins
Overall
1. Jaguars
2. Broncos
3. Rams
4. Redskins
5. Buccaneers
4. Bottom Teams
These teams just can't get it done. Here are the five worst teams at each
category
Offense
1. Browns
2. Giants
3. Bears
4. Cardinals
5. Chargers
Defense
1. Bengals
2. 49ers
3. Saints
4. Steelers
5. Eagles
Special Teams
1. Bears
2. Cardinals
3. Chiefs
4. Cowboys
5. Bengals
Overall
1. Bears
2. Bengals
3. Browns
4. Cardinals
5. Chargers
5. Strategies
Having trouble moving the ball? Are you getting fired from your teams in
franchise mode? Here is some help:
Building a Team:
As most people know, you need a great Quarterback. I would suggest also
picking up an average backup to fall back on should your starter get injured.
Halfback is, in my opinion, the most important offensive position on Madden
2001. You can't rely on the passing game forever, so you have to have a good
backfield. I would suggest a speedy guy with good tackle breaking ability
Fullbacks and Tight Ends are basically luxuries for teams who are solid most
everywhere else. If your halfback's rating is below 80, do not worry about a
fullback or tight end. Instead, concentrate on picking up a better halfback
Wide Receivers are also necessities. You need at least 2-3 good receivers and
2-3 average to poor receivers. Remember, even a poor receiver can catch a
pass.
Offensive Line, often overlooked, is just as important as any other position.
A couple of good tackles will send your running back to 10-15 yard gains and
more on toss, sweep, and off tackle plays. Pick up solid guards and a center
for big gains up the middle. Another important part of the O-Line is
quarterback protection. At one point in my franchise, all of my linemen were
rated 85 or higher. Almost every pass play I ran, my QB had near five seconds
of time in the pocket.
Defensive Lineman will end your opponent's game very quickly if it is
correctly utilized. As most people already know, the defensive line's job is
to stop runners and nail QBs. A few good linemen are the first steps toward a
solid defense
Linebackers are a very important part of the team. Pick up the right
combination of LB sizes and speeds, and your defense will be near its
pinnicle.
Defensive backs and Safeties will make or break your team. Good coverage men
will stop passes and make interceptions left and right. Weak coverage will
get burned by even the average receivers.
Game strategies
Offense:
Early in the game, concentrate on staying balanced. Split up your passes and
runs fairly evenly. Almost always run the ball on 1st down and pass on any
3rd and 5 or greater. Avoid passing deep at almost all costs. If you are
winning by a large margin near the end of the game, run on every play and
stay in bounds as to keep the clock running. If you are down near the end,
you have to pass downfield often. In a close game, as ridiculous as it may
seem, keep running. Slam the ball down their throats. Long passes are just
offering them an interception.
Defense: If you're sure that they're running, use a 4-3 package. On an
obvious pass, use the 3-4 Safe or, my favorite, the Dime Prevent. If you
aren't sure, Use the nickel formation or a 3-4.
6. Version Information
Version 1.0- Created FAQ! Made Controls, Top Players, Top Teams, Bottom
Teams, and Strategies sections.
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