Madden 08 Update…
So it had to happen at some point. I traded away McNabb. I ended my season and only had 6 million in cap room. I couldn't even sign my first round draft pick, fucker wanted 60 million over 6 years with a 14 million dollar signing bonus. I forgot how overrated #1 picks are in Madden.
So to make room for my other draft picks I traded away McNabb to Houston for DeMeco Ryans (MLB), Owen Daniels (TE), and a 1st Round Draft Pick. Then I moved Trotter for a rookie CB. Between both moves I was able to open up 16 million in cap space.
So i never ended up signing my top 4 draft picks (rounds 1 - 2), a shame i know, but none of them were very good and they commanded way to much money for backup roles.
So my new plan, which is really my old play that i forgot, is load up on draft picks, but trade away all the 1st and 2nd rounders for 3rd and 4ths. They are truly the best bang for your buck. And should none of them develop into stars you can just sign the impact guys off free agency. We'll see how that goes, that strat is several madden versions old and i never played more than 3 seasons with it...