York Giants, or Alge Crumpler of Atlanta for instance) or plan to run in the formation toward the tight end--the
tight end is usually a better blocker.
Tip: If you're playing an opponent who makes a lot of defensive movement changes before the snap then start snapping
the ball quickly. Don't let him take the time to get everyone into perfect position. Also use the clock to your advantage. If
you're up in points, allow the playclock to run down before snapping the ball. Take as much time off with each play to
give your opponent as little time as possible to make a comeback.
● TE Swap: Switch tight end positions in formations with two tight ends. Also could be strong and weak.
● TE Backfield: Switched the tight end into the backfield. You can use this formation in run plays using the tight end
to block or even in a short passing game to open up unique passing routes for teams with skilled tight ends.
● WR Strong, WR Strong Weak, and WR Bunch: Places your top receivers on the strong side of the formation. In
Strong Weak, places your best two receivers on the same side in a multiple receiver set--for instance in a five
receiver set. Bunch positions the top receivers into the "bunch" area of the formation.
● Big: Substitutes wide receivers for tight ends and fullbacks for a "big" formation. This could turn a bunch formation
passing play into a solid running play with the increased blocking abilities of the tight ends and fullbacks.
● Strong Solo: In formations with multiple receivers on one side and one receiver on another, places your top
receiver in the solo position.
● Heavy: A linemen subs for a tight end, optimum for extra blocking in lead blocker mode.
● Miami: On goal line, substitutes your receiver for a tight end and a defensive lineman for your tight end.
Team Playbooks
The table below reveals each Madden 08 team playbook and featured offensive formations. Each team also includes Goal
Line.
TEAM PLAYBOOK MADDEN 08 OFFENSIVE FORMATIONS
Arizona Cardinals
Singleback Big, Singleback Big Twin WR, Singleback Twin TE WR, Singleback Big 3 TE,
Singleback Normal, Singleback Normal Slot, Singleback Slot Strong, Singleback Trips Bunch,
Singleback 4WR, I Form Normal, I Form Twin WR, I Form Big, Strong I Normal, Strong I
Normal Flex, Weak I Normal, Weak I Tight Twins, Shotgun 2RB 3WR, Shotgun Normal Offset
Wk, Shotgun Slot Strong, Shotgun Slot Strg HB Wk, Shotgun 4WR
Atlanta Falcons
Singleback Big, Singleback Twin TE, Singleback Normal Slot, Singleback Slot Strong,
Singleback 4WR Falcon, Singleback Flip Trips, I Form Normal, I Form Twin WR, I Form 3WR,
Strong I Normal, Strong I Twin TE, Weak I Normal, Weak I Twin WR, Split Backs Normal,
Shotgun 2RB Flex, Shotgun Normal, Shotgun Slot Strong, Shotgun Trio, Shotgun 4WR Spread,
Shotgun 5WR
Baltimore Ravens
Singleback Big, Singleback Twin TE, Singleback Big 3 TE, Singleback Normal, Singleback Trips
TE, Singleback Slot Strong, Singleback Trips Bunch, Singleback 4WR Spread, I Form Normal, I
Form Twin WR, I Form 3 WR, I Form Twin TE Wing, Strong I Normal, Strong I Twin WR,
Strong I Twin TE, Weak I Normal, Weak I Twin TE, Shotgun Normal, Shotgun Slot Strong,
Shotgun 4WR, Shotgun Trips
Buffalo Bills
Singleback Big, Singleback Twin TE, Singleback Normal Slot, Singleback Slot Strong,
Singleback Trips Bunch, Singleback Flip Trips, Singleback Tight Slots, Singleback 4WR,
Singleback Trips WR, I Form Normal, I Form Close, I Form 3WR, Split Backs Normal, Split
Backs 3WR, Strong I Normal, Strong I 3WR, Strong I H Pro, Weak I Normal, Weak I Twin WR,
Shotgun 2RB 3WR, Shotgun 4WR, Shotgun 5WR
Carolina Panthers
Singleback Big, Singleback Big Wing, Singleback Twin TE WR, Singleback Normal Slot,
Singleback Slot Strong, Singleback Panther Trips, Singleback 4WR, Singleback Trips WR,
Singleback Empty 5WR, I Form Normal, I Form Twin TE Wing, Split Backs 3WR, Split Backs
Big, Full House Philly, Strong I H Pro, Strong I H Twins, Strong I H TE Flip, Strong I H Twin
TE, Weak I H Pro, Weak I H Twins, Weak I H Wing TE, Weak I H Twin TE, Shotgun 4WR
Spread, Shotgun 5WR Tight, Shotgun Empty TE Flip, Shotgun Empty Trey Stack
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