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John Lynch played Strong Sfaety for the Bucs the entire 11 years he played here. In fact, when he signed with the Broncos to play Free Safety, I was very surprised.

Here is a 2002 article that states he was a strong safety.

http://bbs.buccaneers.com/archive/index.php/t-1...


Also, Wikipedia references his play as a strong safety for Tampa Bay in the explanation of the difference between the two positions. Tampa Bay uses the Cover 2 defense...he was the strong safety in Monte Kiffen's cover 2 and was replaced at strong safety by Jermaine Phillips after Gruden and Allen refused to even negotiate with him or let him compete for his job.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_(American_f...)

Shanahan signed him to play free safety. He has not played free safety before then.

[quote comment="30255"][quote comment="30206"]Pasta, would you be able to actually change a players position in madden and not just arrange 'em in the depth chart? I've already seen several mistakes in this ratings (John Lynch as a SS instead of a FS and Israel Idonije and Justin Smith as DEs instead of DT and OLB respectively). Please reply, thanks...[/quote]

JOHN LYNCH IS A SS MAN YOU DONT KNOW THAT[/quote]

Here is the link to the John Lynch stats on NFL.com stating him as a FREE SAFETY LIKE HE HAS BEEN ALL HIS LIFE (except college were he also played QB). Now, the broncos website has all their safetys listed as only that, safetys because they have 4 guys fighting for 2 jobs and don't know how they are going to be aligned (McCree, Abdullah, Manuel and Lynch). For this, there is a chance that he MAY play SS this season, maybe not, but it would be nice if you can change his position, for example when I start a franchise and I want Lynch as my FS.

http://www.nfl.com/players/johnlynch/profile?id...

'nuff said

MM 08 was like playing basketball with senior citizens...everything was all slow.

[quote comment="30206"]Pasta, would you be able to actually change a players position in madden and not just arrange 'em in the depth chart? I've already seen several mistakes in this ratings (John Lynch as a SS instead of a FS and Israel Idonije and Justin Smith as DEs instead of DT and OLB respectively). Please reply, thanks...[/quote]

JOHN LYNCH IS A SS MAN YOU DONT KNOW THAT

Head coach has me excited even after the mess that was the first game, hope it turns out as good as it sounds. I might be more excited about it then madden.

Y R U playin wit non name playas???

Any word on the NCAA 09 football roster situation? I've been waiting to find out when i can get my hands on the patch. It's been lame playing with no-name players! Thanks Pasta

Agreed, I really hope that EA's NCAA basketball is gonna bring it too. I'm a huge 'Cuse fan and only play 2k hoops and am already sad to see the series go....I play NBA for the players but really enjoy the atmosphere and the teams of college b-ball! My fingers are crosed-

Man, that Head Coach Prima guide is crazy detailed. I can't wait to play this game. I would if they have the whole crazy mess with Brett Farve in the game... I'll trade for him...

Can't wait to see some NCAA Basketball coverage. I myself thought MM08 was terrible. I can't imagine NCAAB 09 will be all that much better but I'll cross my fingers I guess, it's sad Hoops 2K is done...

[quote comment="30206"]Pasta, would you be able to actually change a players position in madden and not just arrange 'em in the depth chart? I've already seen several mistakes in this ratings (John Lynch as a SS instead of a FS and Israel Idonije and Justin Smith as DEs instead of DT and OLB respectively). Please reply, thanks...[/quote]

Its not a mistake john lynch got moved to free safety, i dont know bout the others

I just can't get over how much improved Madden seems this year. I can't wait for the demo.

Pasta, would you be able to actually change a players position in madden and not just arrange 'em in the depth chart? I've already seen several mistakes in this ratings (John Lynch as a SS instead of a FS and Israel Idonije and Justin Smith as DEs instead of DT and OLB respectively). Please reply, thanks...

Wow... just looking through that Prima guide example solidifies that I'm more excited about Head Coach than the Madden game. I haven't bought a Madden game new since 2001, but it's looking like this will be worth it.

I wonder why Cedric Benson is still on the Bears...he's a bum

Can't wait for Madden and Headcoach! Only 14 days 11 hours and 55 minutes away!

I'm pretty anxious to see what they will be doing with NCAA Basketball 09. I'll definitely be firing some questions your way, Pasta.

Also, gamers can already upload pics to EASW for the Game Face feature in FaceBreaker (which will work in the demo). Hopefully people do it early to avoid mass chaos like what happened upon the Tiger 08 release.

A diddy truer words never spoken if YOUR ur NOT 1st ur LAST

REALLY we all know NCAA B-BALL is going 2 be weak (I feel they aren't veen going 2 try & improve now that their's NO comp) just b/c it's weak & you can only improve so much in such a short time ie didn't they push the release date up 4 this 1

(EA's whole camp SUSHI)

Whats good pasta. I just wanted to know if custom soundtracks would be in the game like NCAA 09. and if the controls for the game are exactly the same as 08

I'm not sure if there is pressure on EA to produce a good college basketball game. If anything without the competition, there is less pressure.

Thx Pasta.. I like how u outlined (early) build on Madden for peeps wont be going crazy.

If your not FIRST your last....but really wanted to say i love you site