coolstick

https://youtu.be/sdcI5cp3-f8

For me, two requirements for stopping the run are manning up DBs and having a good user. As a user, to start, you want to have a fast one. What I’ve seen and done is moved my left stick to the gap I thought my opponent was running to, and when I confirm that it’s a run to that gap, I explode in that direction — I am sometimes able to force a loss of 3-4 using that strategy. In addition, manning up DBs does wonders for stopping the run in Madden. They take better angles and instead of starting the play by going to their zone, they instantly pursue the running back. If you know that your opponent is running, it doesn’t hurt to man up your DBs - playing Draft Champions, I haven’t really been hurt by the run consistently by doing this, even though I’m in Big Nickel. Your corners and safeties, assuming they’re half-decent, should at least get on blocks a few yards off the line of scrimmage and enable you to come in with your user. As long as you have a good user, I wouldn’t expect to have many issues. Good luck, and feel free to ask further questions!