Oakland Raiders — Madden NFL 17 eGuide

Franchise Mode Strategy

Overall Team Rating: 84

Offense: 87

Defense: 85

Offensive Scheme: Balanced Offense

Defensive Scheme: Hybrid Defense

Strengths: LT, QB, LOLB

Weaknesses: TE, MLB, LE

2015 Team Rankings

3rd AFC West (7-9-0)

Passing Offense: 16th

Rushing Offense: 28th

Passing Defense: 26th

Rushing Defense: 13th

2015 Team Leaders

Passing: Derek Carr: 3,987

Rushing: Latavius Murray: 1,066

Receiving: Amari Cooper: 1,070

Tackles: Malcom Smith: 122

Sacks: Khalil Mack: 15

INTS: Charles Woodson: 5

Key Additions

CB Sean Smith

RG Kelechi Osemele

FS Reggie Nelson

Key Rookies

SS Karl Joseph

QB Connor Cook

LE Jihad Ward

Coach

Jack Del Rio

Level: 11

Offensive Scheme: Balanced Offense

Defensive Scheme: Hybrid Defense

Offensive Scouting Report

QB Derek Carr is getting better and is showing promise to have his best season yet again this year. Continue to develop his Deep Accuracy rating or his big arm won’t lead to many big plays.
The Raiders have moved on from another veteran in the backfield, but that can’t hurt their rushing attack, which was ranked 28th last season. Give Latavius Murray the bulk of the carries and run behind the left side of the line, your strong suit.
The Raiders don’t have much stability in their WR corps, but having Michael Crabtree and now Amari Cooper with a season of experience should help. Improve chemistry between Cooper and Carr to really change the dynamic of the offense. Don’t forget about Marcel Reece. He’s the most dynamic FB in the game, so find clever ways to get him involved.

Defensive Scouting Report

LE Jihad Ward is the pass rusher of the bunch on the defensive line. On the other side, allow RE Mario Edwards to develop into an all-around player. Currently his best purpose is to stop the run.
The Raiders showed that they made a good decision with LB Khalil Mack. Continue to get him on the field no matter what the situation or position and reap the rewards.
The Raiders have an extremely young secondary with some solid talent on the corners. Allow FS Reggie Nelson to be the veteran leader and help develop the youngsters into stars.

SCHEDULE

Key Players

The value you get from a player like Reece is up to the play caller. Don’t forget to sub him in at TE and even HB; otherwise, trade him.
Reece is like a Swiss army knife and has the skill set to do multiple jobs.

Mack is an incredible talent that fits perfectly into the Raiders’ scheme. Allow him to be the centerpiece of your defense.
Keep working on the play recognition for Khalil Mack so teams won’t be able to use his speed against him with play action.

After the loss of Charles Woodson, the Raiders need some help in the secondary and Joseph has the room to learn and be groomed as an ideal replacement.
Joseph has the agility to keep up with any play calls or adjustments you make.

Spend more time upgrading Helu than Taiwan Jones at this stage. Helu can be a short-yardage option.
Focus on upgrading Helu’s Awareness rating. He has the talent to be a great back, but may need more training on what to do in tricky situations.

Offensive Depth Chart

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
QB	Derek	Carr	83
QB	Connor	Cook	72
QB	Matt	McGloin	64
HB	Latavius	Murray	81
HB	Roy	Helu	75
HB	Taiwan	Jones	73
HB	DeAndre	Washington	68
HB	George	Atkinson III	64
FB	Jamize	Olawale	79
FB	Marcel	Reece	86
WR	Amari	Cooper	83
WR	Michael	Crabtree	83
WR	Andre	Holmes	73
WR	Seth	Roberts	72
WR	Johnny	Holton	63
WR	Max	McCaffrey	63
WR	K.J.	Brent	62
WR	Nathan	Palmer	60
TE	Lee	Smith	75
TE	Mychal	Rivera	73
TE	Gabe	Holmes	60
TE	Colton	Underwood	60
TE	Jon	Condo	50
LT	Donald	Penn	87
LT	Matthew	McCants	71
LG	Gabe	Jackson	82
LG	Jon	Feliciano	64
LG	Denver	Kirkland	57
C	Rodney	Hudson	85
RG	Kelechi	Osemele	88
RG	Vadal	Alexander	66
RT	Austin	Howard	80
RT	Menelik	Watson	73

Defensive Depth Chart

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
LE	Jihad	Ward	71
LE	Stacy	McGee	63
LE	James	Cowser	61
DT	Dan	Williams	88
DT	Justin	Ellis	71
DT	Leon	Orr	60
DT	Darius	Latham	58
RE	Mario	Edwards Jr.	78
RE	Damontre	Moore	69
RE	Denico	Autry	63
LOLB	Khalil	Mack	94
LOLB	Bruce	Irvin	81
LOLB	Neiron	Ball	65
LOLB	Kyrie	Wilson	60
MLB	Malcolm	Smith	71
MLB	Ben	Heeney	70
MLB	Daren	Bates	61
MLB	Cory	James	61
ROLB	Aldon	Smith	85
ROLB	Shilique	Calhoun	69
ROLB	John	Lotulelei	65
ROLB	Korey	Toomer	63
CB	Sean	Smith	88
CB	David	Amerson	84
CB	T.J.	Carrie	73
CB	D.J.	Hayden	70
CB	Neiko	Thorpe	68
CB	Keith	McGill	66
CB	Kenneth	Durden	61
CB	Dexter	McDonald	61
FS	Reggie	Nelson	87
FS	Chris	Hackett	63
SS	Nate	Allen	77
SS	Karl	Joseph	76
SS	Dewey	McDonald	65
SS	Brynden	Trawick	63
SS	Chris	Edwards	61

Special Teams

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
K	Sebastian	Janikowski	79
K	Giorgio	Tavecchio	67
P	Marquette	King	82

Best Offensive Plays

best RUN: Singleback Doubles – HB Slam

Running Plays

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Goal Line	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
Gun Ace Offset – Inside Zone	Gun Normal Offset Wk – Outside Zone	Gun Tackle Over – Inside Zone	Goal Line – HB Sting	Gun Ace Offset – Outside Zone	Gun Trey Open Offset – 5 6 Trap
Gun Normal Offset Wk – HB Power O	Gun Trey Open Offset – Inside Zone	Gun Trio Offset – Inside Zone	Goal Line – FB Dive	Gun Trey Open Offset – Outside Zone	Gun Wing Deep Offset – Outside Zone
Gun Wing Deep Offset Wk – Inside Zone Split	Gun Twin TE Flex Wk – Inside Zone	Gun Twin TE Flex Wk – HB Power	Goal Line – Power O	Gun Twin TE Flex Wk – Lead Read Opt	Singleback Ace Pair – HB Stretch

best PASS: Gun Ace Twins Offset - Posts

passing Plays

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Slot Plays	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
Gun Spread HB Wk – Corner Strike	Gun Ace Offset – Corner Strike	Gun Ace Twins Offset – PA FL Screen	Gun Ace Twins Offset – PA Post Shot	Gun Ace Twins Offset - Posts	Gun Ace Twins Offset – Stick
Gun Tight Slot Open – Stick Spacing	Gun Split Slot – PA F Slide	Gun Split Offset – Under	Gun Twin TE Flex Wk – Posts	Gun Normal Offset Wk – PA SE Screen	Gun Normal Wing TE – Four Verticals
Gun Tight Slot Open – Wheel Switch	Gun Tackle Over – PA Bubble	Gun Tackle Over – Sprintout Smash	Singleback Ace Pair – PA Y-Drag Wheel	Gun Normal Wing TE – Mtn HB Swing	Gun Split Offset - Shakes

Best Defensive Plays

Best RUN D: 34 Odd – Pinch Buck 0

Run Defense

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Goal Line	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
3-4 Over – Sting Pinch	3-4 Under – Pinch Buck 0	3-4 Bear – Pinch Mike 0	Goal Line 5-4- 2 – Blitz C	Nickel 2-4- 5 – Cover 2 Man	Nickel 3-3- 5 Wide – Mike Blitz 0
3-4 Over – Sting Pinch Zone	3-4 Under – Cover 3 Sky	3-4 Bear – Cover 2 Invert	Goal Line 5-4- 2 Sam Blitz	Nickel 2-4- 5 – Tampa 2	Nickel 3-3- 5 Wide – Tampa 2

Best PASS D: 34 Odd – Cover 4 Drop Show 2

Pass Defense

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Goal Line	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
34 Odd – Cover 2 Man	3-4 Even – Tampa 2	3-4 Bear – Cover 1 Hole	Goal Line 5-3- 3 – GL Man	Dime 2-3- 6 – Cover 2 Sink	Nickel 3-3- 5 Wide – Cover 2 Man
34 Odd – Cover 3 Sky	3-4 Even – Pinch Buck 0	3-4 Bear – Cover 2 Invert	Goal Line 5-3- 3 – Pinch Zone	Dime 2-3- 6 – Cover 3 Mable	Nickel 3-3- 5 Wide – Cover 3 Buzz