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3. Try altering dollar amounts and contract length. If there's a chance your player will come back to the team,
you'll see his interest increase.
4. Press the START Button to make an official offer and see if the player is indeed willing to give it one more
go.
Re-Sign Players
See Re-Negotiate a Player's Contract on page 15.
Free-Agent Wire
Every year on June 1st, the NFL opens the Free Agent floodgates, and during the 45 days leading up to the
NFL Draft, teams across the league compete for players whose contracts are up. If you want to build a
dynasty, nabbing the players that best suit your team's needs is a must. But, like the old saying goes,
nothing in life is free, so be prepared to outbid the rest of the league if you want to acquire the most coveted
players out there.
1. Pull the L or R Triggers to toggle between positions.
2. Use the Left Thumbstick or D-Pad to highlight the player you're interested in signing.
3. Press the A Button to make an offer.
4. Contract negations here work identically to Player Contracts in the Front Office (see page 15), with one
twist. Instead of signing right away, players will hold out for the best offer they can.
On The Table:
Once you've agreed on an acceptable offer, Free Agents will add your offer to their short list. Depending on
the strength of your offer and overall league interest, you'll compete with up to two additional teams for the
player's services. After discussing all his offers with his agent, the player will eventually make a choice, so
be sure to keep an eye on his other offers and keep yours as competitive as possible in light of your
current cap situation.
Team Needs:
Not sure who to pursue? Toggle over to your Team Needs using the WHITE or BLACK Buttons and take a
look at positions on your roster that could use a new influx of talent.
Free Agent Targets:
Between days, you'll be able to keep track of whom you're currently bidding on via the Free Agent Target
Manager. Once you're happy with all of your offers, you can call it a day, and if you play your cards right,
perhaps you'll land some key pieces to your Franchise puzzle.
The NFL Combine
Each year, the NFL adds to its ranks by introducing a handful of the college elite via the NFL Draft. Finding a
diamond in the rough is hardly guesswork though, so once a year, the top scouts get together to evaluate
the incoming talent at the 4-day NFL Combine. Here you'll be able to spend time evaluating players, taking
your findings into the Draft to help you make the best decisions possible. Some teams already have their
minds made up on their rookie prospects, so if you opt not to participate in the Combine, you'll still be able to
enter the Draft with basic combine workout info. However, if you're serious about winning, we recommend
collecting as many reports as possible on players in needed positions.
To scout a player:
1. Press the A Button to bring up scouting report types. Each report costs a number of scouting hours, and
the more hours you spend, the more accurate your reports. Remember, there are only so many hours in the
day, so choose your scouting targets carefully.
2. Use the D-Pad to select one of three report types:
Basic Report - Cost: 1 Hour
Description: This report will give you a basic report on a player's general tendencies.
In-Depth Report - Cost: 2 Hours
Description: A bit more advanced than a basic report, your scouts will not only give you the basic
information, but also a quick glance at a player's primary skills for his position.
Full Report - Cost: 3 Hours
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