So, let's say you have a couple deep patterns called, the game will have one DB covering two receivers (that ARE NOT close to each other by the way) and it doesn't matter who you throw to because the DB will have just enough time to make it to either receiver to knock the ball away or intercept it.

My XBox takes a long time for the game to actually load, so don't lose patience there

If you press "x" before you get to the runner the game will help you with the tackle but this doesn't really help either because you have to press that button at exactly the right time or you will fall flat on your face if you press it too early, or you will completely miss the tackle if you press it a hair too late.

defender's starting speed (if I'm playing safety and instantly recognize the run or pass play the AI makes my guy run ultra slow-mo until it knows I don't have enough time to get to the