Quote Originally Posted by cdj View Post
... And for gamers unfamiliar with how to run the various option plays, EA Sports is ready to teach you, even designating icons above certain defenders’ helmets to alert the offensive player about positioning, and whose movements in particular they need to read.

... The guys you’ll need to read will be indicated, and you’ll know the order you’ll need to look at them. We’ve even added new animations to the defense where you’ll see the defender shoot out or attacking the quarterback right away, so you’ll know right away what he’s doing in order to make the right play.”

Then again, all of these improvements also carry over to CPU teams, so get ready to give up some yards on the ground this year if you’re not ready to defend all of these new option plays.

Also, with the Truck Stick, you don’t have to worry about that silly NFL rule with the crown, and you’ll notice much more forceful impacts where the ball carrier can deliver the blow and you’ll see the defender fall back in much more natural, organic reaction.

For hard-core fans, EA Sports has even added the ability to call plays based on personnel. This new play-calling type is based on the number of backs, tight ends and receivers on the field, and you’ll now be locked into calling audibles that match your personnel (gone are the days of audibling between goal line and five wide to gain an advantage over defensive matchups by having a receiver running routes from the fullback position).

But don’t think all of the improvements are limited to the offensive side of the ball, as the EA Sports crew seems to watch Jadeveon Clowney hits on constant loop at the office, putting added emphasis on polygon smashing thanks to the evolution of the Infinity engine.
#1/#2 really there were people out there that cannot run the option? I don't want icons popping up showing me how to run a play if I cannot read the play by viewing the players on the field then the play should be blown up. also sounds like the AI for option run defense is going to messed up with the CPU going all out at the QB or the pitch man "right away" thank you 15-20 yards a pop on option run plays now.

#3 I'll believe it when I see it. EA has NEVER made the CPU even decent with the run.

#4 but I thought EA's moto was "if its in the game...." I cannot imagine the NFL would be happy with EA ignoring their rules to improve "player safety"

#5 Thank God this has finally been fixed/addressed.

#6 Yep we are going to see the "Clowney hit" 15 times a game now. Just flick the hit stick and watch the helmets go flying which will of course be the ONLY way you can tackle anyone this year due to the "improved infinity engine.

Time will tell but I'm concerned at the direction this year's title appears to be going in.