Madden 22: 16 Changes to Franchise Mode NFL fans need to see
By Zach Cohen
Franchise Mode changes fans want in Madden 22: Nos. 13-16
13. Customizable Plays
Forget customizable playbooks, let’s go a step further. What if you could draw up your own play like a puzzle? Imagine drawing up a play where a tight end comes in reverse, pitches back to a motioning receiver, who then pitches back to a quarterback, who slings it downfield to a sprinting receiver.
It may get a bit complicated, but these plays happen in real life. Most importantly, it’s just more fun! Who wouldn’t want to bring their favorite childhood football play from their backyard to the virtual gridiron?
14. Award Expansion
It may not be the biggest issue, but this is something franchise mode advocates have been talking about for years. Madden already offers awards to the MVP, Rookies of the Year, Coach of the Year and Players of the Year. The last time I checked, though, those weren’t the only awards the NFL rolled out.
Expanding this to every award wouldn’t just be cool, it could be another way for players to earn developmental points. Awards like Fantasy Player of the Year, Assistant Coach of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year all deserve to be in Franchise Mode. It’d also be neat to see the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which brings me to my next suggestion…
15. Community Events
Again, this one isn’t a huge demand, but it could be one the NFL would totally support. As a way to boost fan morale, Madden could give you the option to host community events. However, they’d come at a cost, which could limit your ability to upgrade your stadium.
It could also be a good way for players to be eligible for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which can be another way to boost ratings and merchandise sales. It’s just one more thing that can make the game more realistic from a business aspect.
16. Super Bowl Bid
How cool would it be to submit a Super Bowl bid for your stadium? While it would cost money to bid and host the game, there would be a massive revenue boost that outweighs any expenses.
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Perhaps it provides you an incentive to spend money on stadium upgrades, or it could even help sway a player to sign in your city. I know not every team owns their stadium, but this would be overlooked for more fun.