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Transcript: Rams Head Coach Press Conference

Over your career, what makes a team better at not turning the ball over as the season goes along? What kind of things you need to emphasize? How much of it is coaching? How much of it is a mental part? Physical part?

It's a mental thing. These are long games, and there's a lot of power is knowing that you can't win a game in the first quarter, but you can certainly lose a game in the first quarter. We do our best to make the game as easy as possible for our guys.

Your team is one of the oldest teams in the league in terms of average age. How do you feel about the future of this team while not having as many young players as other teams? Do you think having an older team has its benefits?

Even after some of our lifelong Ram vets retired this past offseason, we still seem to be on the older side. But we also have the highest overall roster in the league. So there's something there about wisdom in old age I suppose.

Can you speak to the overall team health?

We're doing alright at the moment. But you never know when the barrage of injuries will hit, you just know it'll happen. So we're prepared at any moment to turn over our roster to the next man up.

Immersion System Help

What is the immersion system?

The Immersion System is unique to Premier Madden League. It has an RPG-style organizational structure where you take on the responsibilities and choices of personas within your team. Consider it "owner mode on steroids." You will have the opportunity to control the decision-making at all levels of your organization.

How does it work?

TLDR: Complete a form twice a day

Each persona will have different day-to-day tasks available to them. You will select a task to complete for a persona. There is a daily cap of just two tasks.

Some tasks are only limited to the number of weeks in a season. These tasks are indicated by a highlight and do not count toward the daily limit of two immersion tasks. These include the following: user score, scouting reports, film review, webmaster, underdog, and draft kings.

Webmaster is only limited to the number of notable performances in any given week.

Specialist tasks are "level 3" only tasks which grant you an opportunity to make a one time specific change regarding your roster.

What is the benefit?

TLDR: Content points, draft insight, and dev upgrades

Each task has its own levels and rewards. The rewards for each task are listed below. Some of these tasks are part of the player dynamics system. The player dynamics system is described in more detail below.

What are the levels?

TLDR: Reach level 3 by performing a task 60 times

The number of times you've completed a task determines your level for that task. Scouting reports, for example, are scaled at 3x per task due to the limited number of in-game weeks.

Level 0: Task performed the first 19 times
Level 1: Task performed 20 times
Level 2: Task performed 40 times
Level 3: Task performed 60 times or more

Levels are "dynamic" because the memory of completed tasks degrades over time. It is critical to continue performing the task from which you wish to continue benefiting from.

What are player dynamics?

TLDR: Focus, Trust, and Wellness are requirements for attribute requests

You have full control over determining your roster's dynamics. Each player has a focus, trust, and wellness measurement that will determine their ability to develop through attribute requests. Focus, Trust, and Wellness are gained by performing different tasks within the immersion system, which are detailed below.

Focus: Focus is gained through position group meetings. Position groups are eligible for an attribute request after three such meetings within a 28-day period. Head coaches and position group coaches conduct the meetings.
Trust: The entire team receives a trust boost when you complete a press conference. After at least 3 press conferences, your attribute requests will start showing up in the #upgrades channel more consistently. Trust is gained through completing the Head Coach task "Press Conference". It is best to complete at least six press conferences per season to maximize trust.
Wellness: Wellness determines how frequently you are able to submit attribute requests for a player or position group. Wellness is gained through the Training Staff or completing a one-on-one with a player and coach. Select a player for a wellness boost six times over a 75-day period to maximize his wellness. Players with low wellness can only receive 1 attribute request per 48 hours. Players with good wellness can receive 1 attribute request per 24 hours.

Owner

Owner: GM Chemistry

TLDR: Content points for high OVR

The team owner uses the overall rating of the team to evaluate the success of a general manager. Starting with Level 1, with a top-5 OVR team rating, performing the Owner task "Meet with GM" may result in content points being rewarded after each task completion.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

Owner: HC Chemistry

TLDR: Content points for winning streaks

Consistent success is often the major obligation that an owner will delegate to the head coach. When performing the Owner task "Meet with HC" while on a winning streak, content points could be earned each time.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

Local Market Focus

TLDR: Content points for winning at home

A winning record at home is very important to the team owner. You will earn content points every time you complete the Owner task "Local Market Focus" while playing at least three home games this season and having a winning percentage of more than 500 at home.

Level 1 = 1 - 3 content points
Level 2 = 1 - 5 content points
Level 3 = 1 - 10 content points

Organization Focus

TLDR: Content points for multiple Level 3 personas

The Owner task "Organization Meeting" is a modifier. You will receive content points each time the task is performed while having a Level 3 task for all of the following personas: GM, Head Coach, Coordinators, Media, and Fans.

Level 1 = 1 - 3 content points
Level 2 = 1 - 5 content points
Level 3 = 1 - 10 content points

General Manager

GM: HC Chemistry

TLDR: Content points for high % scheme fit

When the General Manager is able to build a roster that fits the coach's scheme well, the GM and Head Coach will have good chemistry. When performing the GM task "Meet with HC" while having a top-5 scheme fit rank, content points are sometimes awarded after each task completion.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

GM: College Scouting Chemistry

TLDR: See preseason DDT points for upcoming draft

Meet with the college scouting director to discuss draft prospects and gauge their rate of development. The GM task "Meet with Director of College Scouting" will return a table of prospects and their DDT points at the start of the college season.

Level 1 = 3 random prospects
Level 2 = 12 random prospects
Level 3 = 24 random prospects

GM: Pro Scouting Chemistry

TLDR: Possible Dev Upgrade for Scheme Fit FA

Your pro scouting director may occasionally recommend a perfect fit who they believe can immediately help the team. When you complete the GM task "Meet with Senior Pro Scout," you may receive a free agent signing recommendation as well as an immediate dev upgrade request.

Level 1 = Low chance of star dev
Level 2 = Better chance of star dev
Level 3 = Best chance of star dev; low chance of superstar dev

Finances

TLDR: Content points for good cost-benefit ranking

Your team's cost-benefit score is the average of your team's power ranking, inverse roster overall ranking, and cap availability ranking. It's an indicator to see who is doing more with less. After reaching Level 1, performing the GM task "Financial Department Meeting" while having a top 8 cost benefit ranking will result in content points.

Level 1 = 1 - 3 content points
Level 2 = 1 - 5 content points
Level 3 = 1 - 10 content points

Operations

Operations: HPI

TLDR: Increase Amount of players for attribute requests submitted at once

Submitting attribute requests one at a time is inefficient, but having the ability to submit many at once improves the process significantly. Complete the Operations task "Health, Performance, and Innovation" on a regular basis to increase the number of attribute requests you can submit at once.

Level 1 = 3 attribute request players at once
Level 2 = 5 attribute request players at once
Level 3 = 10 attribute request players at once

Head Coach

User Score

TLDR: Content points for consistently submitting sim scores

Submitting user scores is critical when attempting to establish a consistent level of gameplay across the league. Consistent sim score submission will result in content point bonuses.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

Quick Scout

TLDR: Trigger breakout story for consistent quick scouting reports

Madden provides a play call analysis of your opponent each in-game week. Providing your opponents' play call report ahead of each game can sometimes result in a breakout story for your team.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

Film Review

TLDR: Content Points for Consistent Film Reviews

Each week, providing in-depth film reviews of your opponent can add up to a lot of points. Doing film reviews on a regular basis will earn you more content points.

Level 1 = 1 additional content point
Level 2 = 2 additional content points
Level 3 = 3 additional content points

Propose Change

TLDR: Submit rule change

Instead of focusing on your team, use one of the two available tasks each day to help the league. Submit a rule proposal that will be voted on and discussed throughout the season in preparation for the next offseason rule voting period.

No bonus

Press Conference

TLDR: Earn Team Tust for Attribute Requests

Earn the trust of your team by answering at least three questions during a Press Conference. Your team's trust rating will determine whether or not your attribute requests are granted.

HC: OC Chemistry

TLDR: Content Points for top 10 offensive total yards rank and offensive scheme fit

Having a great offense while having a roster that matches your head coach's and offensive coordinator's scheme is a sign of great chemistry between the two. Meeting with the offensive coordinator while having a top 10 offense in total yards and a top 10 offensive scheme fit rank may result in content points.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

HC: DC Chemistry

TLDR: Content Points for top 10 defensive total yards rank and defensive scheme fit

Having a great defense while having a roster that matches your head coach's and defensive coordinator's scheme is an indication of great chemistry between coach and coordinator. Meeting with the defensive coordinator while having a top 10 defense in total yards and a top 10 defensive scheme fit rank may result in content points.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

Coordinators

OC: Pass Focus

TLDR: Content points for top ranked pass offense

While having a top-ranked pass offense, performing the Coordinator task "OC Pass Heavy Practice" could result in content points each time the task is completed.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

OC: Run Focus

TLDR: Content points for top ranked run offense

While having a top-ranked run offense, performing the Coordinator task "OC Run Heavy Practice" could result in content points each time the task is completed.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

DC: Pass Focus

TLDR: Content points for top ranked pass defense

Performing the Coordinator task "DC Pass Defense Practice" while having a top ranked pass defense could result in content points each time the task is performed.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

DC: Run Focus

TLDR: Content points for top ranked run defense

Performing the Coordinator task "DC Run Defense Practice" while having a top ranked run defense could result in content points each time the task is performed.

Level 1 = 1 possible content point
Level 2 = 3 possible content points
Level 3 = 5 possible content points

Position Coaches

Position Group Meeting

TLDR: Increase focus for position groups

Meetings of specific position groups help them focus and progress. If a player has a low focus rating, their name will not appear on the attribute request form. Hold at least three position group meetings per month to give your players the opportunity to grow through attribute requests.

College Scouting

Draft Board

TLDR: See recommended draft range for prospects

Yes, if a player is completely scouted, the game will tell you the ideal draft range, but this is only based on their overall rating. You can determine the true ideal range for 1-3 prospects based on important positional characteristics and physicals by completing the "Draft Board Meeting" college scouting task.

Level 1 = 1 Prospect
Level 2 = 2 Prospects
Level 3 = 3 Prospects

RAS Rankings

TLDR: See true physical rankings for prospects

Why wait until the combine to find out where prospects rank physically? RAS is an abbreviation for Relative Athletic Scores. When the College Scouting task "Relative Athletic Score Rankings" is completed, the RAS rankings for 1 to 3 prospects are returned.

Level 1 = 1 Prospect
Level 2 = 2 Prospects
Level 3 = 3 Prospects

Top Prospects

TLDR: See the top prospects at each position

Knowing who the top prospects are at each position will allow you to target specific needs in the draft. When you complete the College Scouting task "Top Prospects by Position," you'll get a list of the top prospects at each position.

Level 1 = 1 of top 5 Prospects at each position
Level 2 = 3 of top 5 Prospects at each position
Level 3 = 5 of top 5 Prospects at each position

Pro Scouting

Veteran FA

TLDR: FA Signing with an instant attribute boost

Pro scouts may occasionally recommend a veteran who they believe will immediately benefit the team. When performing the Pro Scouting task "Veteran Addition," a veteran FA who is a scheme fit will sometimes be recommended. Signing the recommended FA will also grant you an instant attribute boost, which you can choose and send to the upgrades channel.

Level 1 = 5 attribute points
Level 2 = 10 attribute points
Level 3 = 20 attribute points

Practice Squad

TLDR: Practice Squad elevation with an instant attribute boost.

This is similar to the Veteran FA enhancement. Performing the Pro Scouting task "Practice Squad Elevation" will occasionally recommend a practice squad elevation for a scheme fit player. Elevating a scheme fit practice squad player will also grant you an immediate attribute request boost, which you can choose and send to the upgrades channel.

Level 1 = 3 attribute points
Level 2 = 5 attribute points
Level 3 = 10 attribute points

Trade Evaluation

TLDR: See recommended trade values

The most common type of realistic trade is a player for pick trade. When you complete the Pro Scouting task "Trade Evaluation," you will receive a simple trade value that the trade committee will use as a guideline to evaluate each trade.

Level 1 = 1 player's trade value
Level 2 = 2 player's trade value
Level 3 = 3 player's trade value

Specialist

Cap Fixer

TLDR: Clear Cap Penalty

Sometimes things spiral out of control or you inherit a team with a significant cap penalty. Perform this Specialist task 60 times to earn the opportunity to clear the cap penalty once.

60/60 = Request a cap penalty clear

QB Guru

TLDR: Change throwing motion for rookie

Bring in a specialist to improve a young quarterback's throwing motion. Perform this Specialist task 60 times to earn the chance to change the throwing motion for a rookie quarterback under 70 overall.

60/60 = Request a throwing motion change (<70 OVR rookie)

1YR Extension

TLDR: Extend a player's contract by 1 year

Kick the can down the road by extending a player's contract by 5 million dollars and one year. (Only players who are not on rookie contracts are eligible.)

60/60 = Request a 1YR extension (+2.5mil salary/+2.5mil bonus)*

Vet Pay Cut

TLDR: Free up cap space by decreasing a vet's salary

Sometimes a veteran gets the feeling that this is the year, and they want to help the team by foregoing some of their salary in order to acquire a player who will help the team win the championship. Perform this Specialist task 60 times to be able to designate a veteran pay cut.

60/60 = Request a pay cut for veteran

➥ -5mil (+20mil cap hit)
➥ -4mil (15mil cap hit)
➥ -3mil (10mil cap hit)
➥ -2mil (5mil cap hit)

XF Game

TLDR: any player to x-factor for 1 game

Wilt's 100-point performance. Jordan's flu game. Adrian Peterson's record-breaking performance. Every legend has a game that will go down in history as one of the greatest single-game performances of all time. Perform this Specialist task 60 times to allow one of your players to become a legend by making them an X-Factor for one game.

60/60 = Request XF for any player for 1 game

Training Staff

Player Wellness

TLDR: Increase Player Wellness for specific player and position group

Choose a player for whom you want to improve their wellness by giving them a rest day or special training. The position group of the chosen player will also see a wellness improvement. If a player's wellness rating is low, they will be limited to one attribute request every 48 hours. For players you want to develop more quickly, a good rule of thumb is to give them and their backup at least three wellness days each season.

Media

Webmaster

TLDR: Earn content points by compiling highlights

Each PML game typically features one or two standout performances. You can showcase these performances to the world and gain a decent amount of content points by completing the Media task "Webmaster."

Level 1 = 1 additional content point
Level 2 = 2 additional content points
Level 3 = 3 additional content points

Fans

Draft Kings

TLDR: Bonus Content Points For Consistent Lineups

Submit your weekly fantasy lineups in the Draft Kings fashion. Five content points are awarded to the week's top lineup. You will receive instant bonus content points for each lineup you submit if you submit line ups on a regular basis.

Level 1 = 1 additional content point
Level 2 = 2 additional content points
Level 3 = 3 additional content points

Underdog

TLDR: Bonus Content Points for Consistent Pick'ems

You can win up to 40 content points each week by submitting underdog style pick'ems. Pick'ems that are consistently submitted will receive instant bonus content points for each submission.

Level 1 = 1 additional content point
Level 2 = 2 additional content points
Level 3 = 3 additional content points