Game: Madden NFL 2005
System: Playstation 2
FAQ Author: SilverChaosVII
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Table Of Contents
1. 2005 Team Roster
2. 2005 Team Schedule
3. Offensive Strengths
4. Offensive Weaknesses
5. Defensive Strengths
6. Defensive Weaknesses
7. Good Set Audible Packages - Offense
8. Good Set Audible Packages - Defense
9. Key Offensive Plays
10. Key Defensive Plays
11. Help Playing With The Eagles
12. Help Playing Against The Eagles
13. SilverChaosVII's Franchise Tips
14. Legal Crap
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1. 2005 (Default) Team Roster
Quarterback - Donovan McNabb (Default Overall - 95)
Quarterback - Jeff Black (Default Overall - 77)
Quarterback - Koy Detmer (Default Overall - 73)
Quarterback - Andy Hall (Default Overall - 63)
Halfback - Brian Westbrook (Default Overall - 83)
Halfback - Correll Buckhalter (Default Overall - 83)
Halfback - Reno Mahe (Default Overall - 65)
Halfback - Bruce Perry (Default Overall - 63)
Fullback - Jon Ritchie (Default Overall - 86)
Fullback - Thomas Tapeh (Default Overall - 67)
Wide Receiver - Terrell Owens (Default Overall - 97)
Wide Receiver - Todd Pinkston (Default Overall - 82)
Wide Receiver - Freddie Mitchell (Default Overall - 82)
Wide Receiver - Greg Lewis (Default Overall - 68)
Wide Receiver - Billy McMullen (Default Overall - 68)
Tight End - L.J. Smith (Default Overall - 82)
Tight End - Chad Lewis (Default Overall - 80)
Tight End - Mike Bartrum (Default Overall - 69)
Left Tackle - Tra Thomas (Default Overall - 95)
Left Tackle - Trey Darilek (Default Overall - 65)
Left Guard - Jermane Mayberry (Default Overall - 92)
Left Guard - Artis Hicks (Default Overall - 74)
Center - Hank Fraley (Default Overall - 87)
Center - Alonzo Ephraim (Default Overall - 58)
Right Guard - Shawn Andrews (Default Overall - 82)
Right Guard - Jamaal Jackson (Default Overall - 63)
Right Tackle - Jon Runyan (Default Overall - 87)
Right Tackle - Jeremy Bridges (Default Overall - 58)
Left End - Jevon Kearse (Default Overall - 94)
Left End - Jerome McDougle (Default Overall - 81)
Left End - Jamaal Green (Default Overall - 67)
Right End - Ndukwe Kalu (Default Overall - 80
Right End - Derrick Burgess (Default Overall - 78)
Defensive Tackle - Corey Simon (Default Overall - 95)
Defensive Tackle - Darwin Walker (Default Overall - 90)
Defensive Tackle - Paul Drasmanis (Default Overall - 81)
Defensive Tackle - Hollis Thomas (Default Overall - 76)
Left Outside Linebacker - Dhani Jones (Default Overall - 86)
Left Outside Linebacker - Justin Ena (Default Overall - 63)
Middle Linebacker - Mark Simoneau (Default Overall - 82)
Middle Linebacker - Ike Reese (Default Overall - 71)
Right Outside Linebacker - Nate Wayne (Default Overall - 84)
Right Outside Linebacker - Keith Adams (Default Overall - 62)
Cornerback - Lito Sheppard (Default Overall - 83)
Cornerback - Sheldon Brown (Default Overall - 83)
Cornerback - Matt Ware (Default Overall - 70)
Cornerback - Roderick Hood (Default Overall - 63)
Cornerback - Dexter Wynn (Default Overall - 62)
Free Saftey - Brian Dawkins (Default Overall - 98)
Free Saftey - Clinton Hart (Default Overall - 72)
Strong Saftey - Michael Lewis (Default Overall - 86)
Strong Saftey - Quintin Mikell (Default Overall - 64)
Kicker - David Akers (Default Overall - 96)
Punter - Dirk Johnson (Default Overall - 77)
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2. 2005 Team Schedule
Preseason
August 13 - @ Patriots
August 20 - vs. Ravens
August 26 - vs. Steelers
September 3 - @ Jets
Regular Season
September 12 - vs. Giants
September 20 - vs. Vikings
September 26 - @ Lions
October 3 - @ Bears
October 17 - vs. Panthers
October 24 - @ Browns
October 31 - vs. Ravens
November 7 - @ Steelers
November 15 -@ Cowboys
November 21 - vs. Redskins
November 28 - @ Giants
December 5 - vs. Packers
December 12 - @ Redskins
December 19 - vs. Cowboys
December 27 - @ Rams
January 2 - vs. Bengals
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3. Offensive Strengths
The Eagles are a very strong team both offensively and defensively. On offense
the Eagles are more known for there air attack while the running game goes
un-noticed. The thing is though that with Westbrook and Buckhalter as a duo the
team is very effective on running the ball. However now with the pick up of star
wide receiver Terrell Owens most people look to defend the pass. McNabb's speed
is also a great weapon sometimes forcing a teamto send a lot of blitzes leaving
Terrell Owens in one on one coverage to beat a man deep.
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4. Offensive Weaknesses
Even with Terrell Owens now on the receiving core of the Eagles the team still
may have trouble producing on the pass. Some of the better defenses can double
up on Owens and send single coverage on the other receivers like Pinkston and
Mitchell who still are not showing how good they truely are. If Pinkston and
Mitchell can step up and play well than it is hard to find a weakness in offense
but until that happens stick with looking for Owens first.
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5. Defensive Strengths
With the arrival of defensive end Jevon Kearse this defense has truely taken a
big step up. Also with linebacker Dhani Jones on the left side pressure can
definetly be established on the quarter back. Also the pro safteys are a great
key to the defenses success. The freak can pressure the quarterback into bad
desisions as the safteys go and break the passes up, BUT remember nothing is
always certain.
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6. Defensive Weaknesses
Many would start with the loss of Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor as a huge loss
for the defense of the Eagles. Sadley it isn't true one bit. Lito Sheppard and
Shelton Brown have proven themselves time and time again to not be as bad as
everybody says. They may not be the best but the do have a lot of talent. The
biggest weakness would probably be the linebackers. Problems with stopping the
run will occur unless a blitz is brought almost every play. The best way to
prevent this... is well to send a blitz every play.
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7. Good Set Audible Packages - Offense
Note: These are all suggestions, they are not certain to be the best. Also note
that there are more than enough so you should just pick the ones that you like.
Passing
Singleback Tight - Flat Corner
Singleback Tight - PA Slot Drag
Singleback Tight - Hitch Corners
Singleback Tight - Slot Outs
Singleback Trips Bunch - Slants Slot Flat
Singleback Trips Bunch - Z Cross In
Singleback Trips Bunch - Double Drags
Singleback Trips Bunch - Clearout FL In
Running
I Form Twin WR - HB Lead Dive
I Form Twin WR - HB Counter
I Form Twin WR - HB Toss
Singleback Trips TE - HB Slam
Singleback Trips TE - HB Counter Strong
Singleback Trips TE - HB Pitch
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8. Good Set Audible Packages - Defense
Note: These are all suggestions, they are not certain to be the best. Also note
that there are more than enough so you should just pick the ones that you like.
Blitzing
4-6 Bear - Wall Stunt
4-6 Bear - Sam Snake
4-6 Bear - Hero Stunt
4-6 Bear - Gap Press
Quarter Normal - Ram Buck 1
Quarter Normal - Under Smoke
Quarter Normal - QB Trap
Coverage
4-3 Normal - Strong Flat 3
4-3 Normal - Cover 1
4-3 Normal - Under 4
Nickel Normal - Quarters Safe
Nickel Normal - Double Slot
Nickel Normal - 4 Across
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9. Key Offensive Plays
Singleback Tight - Hitch Corners
Terrell Owens runs a corner route here, and can physically bump his defender off
on the cut to the outside. With his size and speed, Owens is a threat to go the
distance after the catch. The real saving grace is Brian Westbrook down the
middle. He's fast and will beat most linebackers if you are looking his way.
I Form Normal - HB Lead Toss
Brian Westbrook isn't your conventional up the middle running back. He has shifty
moves and can make multiple linebackers miss. The toss is ideal because it will
force defenders to take an angle on him, and he can cut back against their
pursuit. Be prepared to take a loss every now and then on this play but also be
ready to break it big.
Singleback Normal - Slot Pivot
On this play, you'll be looking not for Owens but for Freddie Mitchell in the
slot. He'll "sell" the inside route before angling back to the outside and away
from his defender. If Mitchell is well covered, Chad Lewis or L.J. Smith will
float out off the line for an easy pass. Lastly, if the safeties have come up
to help defend the underneath now check for Owens deep downfield.
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10. Key Defensive Plays
Nickel 3-3-5 - Double Outside
The Eagles lost Troy Vincent to free agency and must compensate by helping out
on the corners. Everyone is in man coverage here, with the SE and FL positions
being doubled up. Brian Dawkins is a great safety, and will pick off his share
of passes. Watch the TE down the middle of the field against this formation
though.
4-3 Normal - Strong Flat 3
This is a Cover 2 with a small twist. The cornerback on the left side drops deep
instead of rolling up in flat pressure. This action deceives the quarterback and
might tempt him into throwing deep into coverage, which will result in an
interception more often than not.
Dime - Zone Man X
Here the Eagles go man up on the number-two receivers while dropping two
defenders into zones against the top receiving threat. The man twist can be
enhanced with a bump, as the quarterback might see the number-one receiver come
off clean, and assume the second wide-out will as well. With a bump he'll be
jammed at the line.
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11. Help Playing With The Eagles
To start things off don't overuse Donovan McNabb running the ball. As known he
hasn't been to healthy the last few seasons and with a good hit it could end
another one. To run the ball mainly use Westbrook as he is the HB future of the
team. Don't over play him though also throw in Buckhalter in short situations
and on 3rd downs. Along with starters, try playing L.J. Smith longer and more
often than Lewis. Smith may not have the experience but Lewis will be gone soon.
Lastley set up trips a lot and send the playmaker T.O. deep for some long
yardage situations.
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12. Help Playing Against The Eagles
McNabb is the key threat to your team if you're on defense. Always dedicate a
linebacker to avoid him getting on the run. Moving onto offense you need to run
the ball more than not. The Eagles have fallen short in stopping the run lately.
When running look to run it the opposite side of the field that Kearse is on now
that him and Dhani can easily team up on any running back.
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13. SilverChaosVII's Franchise Tips
* Be sure to start Brian Westbrook at the HB position
* You can set Buckhalter as a 3rd down back if wanted but Westbrook will hold up
* Start L.J. Smith at TE, he is younger and improves faster than Chad Lewis
* I suggest starting Freddie Mitchell over Pinkston at WR
* After the first year look to improving MLB on defense
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14. Legal Crap
Yeah, this FAQ is designated for IGN and GameFAQ purposes only. The creation of
this FAQ is by SilverChaosVII and should not be used unless I approve it. If you
need to email me my email is
[email protected], but please don't be
sending me crap mail or anything. Also this FAQ would not be possible without
the help of Prima Official Game Guide to Madden 2005. Some of this information
is taken straight from it as some isn't. Thank you and there will be more teams
to come soon.
Copyright 2005 Mike Mill
