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Finding a hidden gem in Madden 24’s franchise draft is an exciting opportunity. Players may come across a late-round prospect with the coveted superstar development trait or a player with an overall rating that exceeds expectations. Another smart move is to select a player who was expected to be drafted early but has fallen to a later round, similar to real NFL draft strategies. Recently, a Reddit user was faced with a similar dilemma, debating whether to prioritize talent or team need in their franchise draft.
Fans Engage in Heated Discussion over a Madden 24 Draft Bargain
Reddit user u/Comfortable_Regrets started a conversation by sharing their opportunity to draft a player at the 32nd spot who was initially projected to be a top five pick. This type of drop is uncommon, and despite the player not filling an immediate need for the user’s team, it raised the question: should you draft for value or for need?
Several gamers joined the conversation with their strategy of selecting the player to trade later. The original poster had a seasoned 25-year-old quarterback who had already led them to several Super Bowl victories, so there seemed to be little immediate benefit. However, many in the community thought the idea of a trade had merit.
The original poster expressed doubt, saying “Not sure what the trade value would be since he wasn’t picked in the first round, turned out his rating was just a 72 with hidden potential.” Ultimately, they did draft the player but remained uncertain if it was the wisest decision to snag what could be a significant draft bargain in Madden 24.
u/Hstuckey advised selecting based purely on the player’s potential value, while u/OutColds pointed out the missed opportunity stating, “You passed on a potential top 5 pick for the 32nd? You could have traded him for future high picks or kept him as exceptional backup.” u/jericho-dingle cheekily proposed, “Why not take him and then trade your quarterback for a treasure trove of draft picks?”
However, not everyone agreed with seizing the quarterback opportunity. u/Rileypup7 recommended picking a center who looked promising, “That center is a guaranteed hit unless his combine results are a disaster.”
Others like u/GroundbreakingLand53 speculated on the quarterback’s unexpected availability, “He’s likely rated between the second to third round. It seems the AI has a knack for scouting players and knowing which ones aren’t stellar.” A user concurred, “Yeah, the CPU usually has a sixth sense for pinpointing who’s actually a once-in-a-generation type and who’s not.”
One gave kudos to the AI’s understanding of potential draft flops, implying that a player’s sharp decline in the draft order may be a red flag. The fanbase did not reach a consensus on the best course of action, with few discussing the prospect of trading down to a team eager to snap up the quarterback.
That wraps up the discourse on this Madden 24 franchise draft strategy. For more intriguing stories, check out an unexpected simulation result, the comprehensive Angry Runs collection, and an amusing find from a Bijan Robinson supporter.
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