San Francisco 49ers — Madden NFL 17 eGuide

Franchise Mode Strategy

Overall Team Rating: 76

Offense: 75

Defense: 79

Offensive Scheme: Spread

Defensive Scheme: Base 3-4

Strengths: LT, HB, CB

Weaknesses: WR, RG, MLB

2015 Team Rankings

4th NFC West (5-11-0)

Passing Offense: 29th

Rushing Offense: 21st

Passing Defense: 27th

Rushing Defense: 29th

2015 Team Leaders

Passing: Blaine Gabbert: 2,031

Rushing: Carlos Hyde: 470

Receiving: Anquan Boldin: 789

Tackles: NaVorro Bowman: 116

Sacks: Ahmad Brooks: 6.5

INTS: Kenneth Acker: 3

Key Additions

LE Tony Jerod-Eddie

LG Zane Beadles

TE Je’Ron Hamm

Key Rookies

RE DeForest Buckner

RG Joshua Garnett

CB Will Redmond

Coach

Chip Kelly

Level: 9

Offensive Scheme: Spread

Defensive Scheme: Base 3-4

Offensive Scouting Report

With Blaine Gabbert having taken over at QB last season, there is still some strength there. This is a good season to make him a real leader of the team and that should fit just right with the playbook. Colin Kaepernick is back at the starting position, but consider playing with the idea of starting Gabbert.
The 49ers are still very young, especially with HB Carlos Hyde taking snaps in the backfield. Work on his agility to see if he can become an every-down back for your team. Until then, use Shaun Draugn as your third-down back and find creative ways to get him into the short passing game.
The 49ers have a very fast WR Torry Smith on their offense now, and he has shown his talent. Use Patton over the middle for his Speed and Catch skills, but don’t expect a whole lot of yards after the catch.

Defensive Scouting Report

The biggest question on the defensive line: Can anyone on the line step in and take over as the anchor. Look to snag a veteran with power, strength and block shedding to cover what you need.
While the 49ers lost some more talent in the offseason, they still have solid, elite players with some youth and depth to build around. Upgrade the young players and demand that they step up.
CB Tramaine Brock is good in man coverage, while CB Dontae Johnson has the size to match up with WRs, so use any extra XP to build him into a lockdown man defender. The Cover 2 Sing is an excellent way to take advantage of your lineup!

SCHEDULE

Key Players

McDonald is an all-around all-star. He’s up for this challenge and must take over.
His Toughness and Trucking ratings are excellent, which will allow him to gain some yards after the catch.

Bowman has proven that he’s healthy. He has embraced his role on the defense and can truly be a leader this season.
Bowman’s Block Shed rating makes him a star in the run game.

The team really needed a solid RE and they got one. Buckner should see a high number of sacks this season.
Buckner is extremely powerful, so use his Power Move to bust through the offensive line.

Calek may not be playing in the first position, but he’s still a solid player. He can catch in most situations on the field.
Know your scheme and use Garrett Calek if you plan on a power rushing attack.

Offensive Depth Chart

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
QB	Blaine	Gabbert	74
QB	Colin	Kaepernick	74
QB	Jeff	Driskel	66
QB	Thad	Lewis	65
HB	Carlos	Hyde	81
HB	Shaun	Draughn	74
HB	Mike	Davis	71
HB	Kelvin	Taylor	67
FB	Bruce	Miller	77
WR	Torrey	Smith	78
WR	Quinton	Patton	70
WR	Bruce	Ellington	69
WR	Jerome	Simpson	68
WR	DeAndrew	White	65
WR	DeAndre	Smelter	64
WR	Aaron	Burbridge	63
WR	Devon	Cajuste	63
WR	Dres	Anderson	62
TE	Vance	McDonald	78
TE	Garrett	Celek	75
TE	Blake	Bell	65
TE	Je’Ron	Hamm	65
TE	Busta	Anderson	64
TE	Kyle	Nelson	52
LT	Joe	Staley	89
LT	John	Theus	63
LG	Zane	Beadles	73
LG	Ian	Silberman	67
C	Daniel	Kilgore	71
C	Marcus	Martin	65
RG	Joshua	Garnett	74
RG	Andrew	Tiller	71
RG	Brandon	Thomas	67
RT	Erik	Pears	68
RT	Fahn	Cooper	66
RT	Trent	Brown	65

Defensive Depth Chart

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
LE	Arik	Armstead	77
LE	Glenn	Dorsey	70
LE	Tony	Jerod-Eddie	68
DT	Ian	Williams	82
DT	Mike	Purcell	64
DT	Kaleb	Ramsey	64
RE	DeForest	Buckner	78
RE	Quinton	Dial	70
RE	Ronald	Blair III	62
LOLB	Ahmad	Brooks	74
LOLB	Tank	Carradine	71
LOLB	Corey	Lemonier	66
MLB	NaVorro	Bowman	88
MLB	Michael	Wilhoite	70
MLB	Gerald	Hodges Jr.	69
MLB	Nick	Bellore	66
MLB	Shayne	Skov	61
ROLB	Aaron	Lynch	83
ROLB	Ray-Ray	Armstrong	71
ROLB	Eli	Harold	70
ROLB	Jason	Fanaika	60
CB	Tramaine	Brock	80
CB	Dontae	Johnson	75
CB	Kenneth	Acker	74
CB	Will	Redmond	68
CB	Chris	Davis	66
CB	Keith	Reaser	66
CB	Marcus	Cromartie	65
CB	Rashard	Robinson	64
CB	Prince	Iworah	63
FS	Eric	Reid	77
FS	Jimmie	Ward	77
SS	Antoine	Bethea	77
SS	Jaquiski	Tartt	71
SS	L.J.	McCray II	63
SS	Jered	Bell	60

Special Teams

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
K	Phil	Dawson	80
P	Bradley	Pinion	77

Best Offensive Plays

best RUN: Singleback Ace – 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 Stack Offset Wk – Mtn Z Spot

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: 4-4 Split – Cover 2 Invert

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: Big Dime 1-4-6 – Cover 4

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