Madden 23: Beginner's Guide For Franchise

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There are three constants in life: death, taxes, and Madden football. The latest iteration of the football simulator is back with enhanced graphics, sharpened gameplay, and game modes to keep you entertained for countless hours.

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Among the game modes on Madden 23 is the classic Franchise. Take control of your favorite NFL team and build them into a Super Bowl contender. In this guide, we’ll analyze how to start off the right way in your attempt to win the Lombardi trophy.

When setting up your franchise, you’ll first need to decide whether you want to play online or offline. This doesn’t mean you’ll be facing off against real people around the world; playing online means your franchise will have live NFL rosters, ratings, and statistics that reflect reality. Choosing offline will simply load the 75-man roster that was set at the beginning of the preseason.

Unless you have connectivity issues, it’s highly recommended to play online. You can also choose to do a fantasy draft by selecting Active Roster. By opting for a fantasy draft, every NFL player will be selected from a pool, so you could have Patrick Mahomes on the Detroit Lions.

Once you've picked the team you want and whether you’ll be online or offline, it’s time to choose your role. For the complete Franchise experience, you’ll want to be the Owner. As the Owner, you’ll manage all the finances associated with the team, make stadium renovations and upgrades, and be in charge of constructing the player roster and coaching staff. You can upgrade your staff by purchasing Talents with Staff Points that will impact a variety of team-building categories, like free agent signing and trading. There are three different