By Doug Radcliffe
Design by Randall Montanari

It’s the year of the quarterback! Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Donovan McNabb is the Madden 06 cover man and the game’s most important new feature adds a challenging element to the passing game. This game guide offers team and player breakdowns and stats, strategies for offense (with focus on the new quarterback vision control) and defense, and tips for NFL superstar mode.

This Gamespot Madden 06 game guide includes:

• Team Stats: Statistical breakdown of the current and historical NFL teams.
• Team Overviews: This section offers tips on all 32 NFL teams and provides stats for each team’s key players.
• NFL Superstar: Check here for tips on the new NFL Superstar mode.
• Offense: Strategies for the passing and running game, including tips on the new quarterback vision control.
• Defense: Tips on defensive formations, adjustments, shifts, and stopping the run and the pass.
• Online Strategies: Provides strategies specific to online play.

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