Better IQ in NFL Superstar mode
If your IQ test results are low, save the game before the IQ day and try it over again until your percentage is high.
Choosing an agent in NFL Superstar mode
If you have a player whose personality rating is "Disruption", select Jason Morales as your agent. He can usually get you a movie deal before the first season starts. Stay away from Aubrey DeLong, as he is not a good negotiator and it takes forever to get an endorsement deal.
Create low paid all-star QB
Create a punter or kicker with all his attributes at maximum, including passing. You can sign him for a low salary because he is a kicker. Then, set him as the starting quarterback on the depth charts when the season begins. You will now have the best kicker/punter and QB in the league. You may also maximize all passing attributes and move the kicking attributes down to sign him at an even lower price; however this is only recommended if you rarely kick.
Easy practice points in NFL Superstar mode
Create a QB, then go into a Practice mode and select a HB Swing. Have the defense do FG Block. When you say hike, lob the pass to your RB and he will score a touchdown for 48 points every time. Additionally, pick a formation with at least three receivers. Then, select a play that has an inside receiver doing a slant or short post. Pick the defense 4-3 Engage Eight or 3-4 renegade. Throw the ball to your slanting receiver every time, as they will be wide open and get tackled for 17 to 48 points per play.
Choose a deep pass play on offense. Choose I Field Goal Block on the defense. You should be able to get a touchdown most of the time.
Easy training camp points
While on offense, choose an offense with three receivers; Trip Bunch in Single Back formation works very well. Put the defense on the goal line with Zone CB cover. By doing this, no one will rush your QB, and once your receiver gets past the zone, they will be left unguarded in the endzone for an easy 48 points per play almost all of the time. This should work with most short zone coverages and does not take many attempts to learn which receiver to pick, mostly anyone running a long slant.
Increased stats in NFL Superstar mode
You can increase your Overall, Awareness, and Stamina in Practice mode by having your superstar get practice points by getting a big gain on offense or creating a big loss on defense. You also can get your stats up by getting an agent that has access to the Performance Institute and get a medal on it:
Bronze: 3 points
Silver: 4 points
Gold: 5 points
Note: Your stats are not permanent. They will be reset after each game. You must do the practices and Performance Institute again to get them back up.
Interview questions
In NFL Superstar mode, make sure to choose your answers to interview questions wisely. The answers will affect your personality type and most endorsement companies want a player with a more conservative personality type, such as "Team Leader" or "Professional".
Madden Cards
At the Madden Cards menu go to Madden Codes
Password / Effect
8Q2J2X Donovan McNabb Gold Card/
3j3s9y Unlimited field goal range.
3e9r4v Lets you have five downs to make a first.
2z2f4h Makes your opponent fumble every time he tries to juke out the way.
Mansion in NFL Superstar mode
Win the Super Bowl twice and get into the Pro Bowl each time to get a mansion.
More control in draft in NFL Superstar mode
Save the game before the draft. If you do not like the team that drafted you, reload your saved game and try it over again until you are drafted by a desired team.
New apartment in NFL Superstar mode
If you win a Super Bowl and are inducted to the Pro Bowl, you will move into a new apartment.
Pennants
Get a "Gold" in one of the following tasks to unlock the corresponding pennant:
#3: All-Madden Chase and Tackle drill
#16: All-Madden Pocket Presence drill
#28: All-Madden Coffin Corner drill
#36: All-Madden Ground Attack drill
#40: All-Madden Precision Passing drill
#52: All-Madden Swat Ball drill
#58: All-Madden Clutch Kicking drill
#96: All-Madden Trench Fight drill
#194: Chase and Tackle drill
#195: Ground Attack drill
#197: Clutch Kicking drill
#199: Swat Ball drill
#208: Pocket Presence drill
#209: Trench Fight drill
#210: Precision Passing drill
#211: Coffin Corner drill
Punting
Since the punt blockers do not block very much, it is better if you select the "Punt Block" formation instead of any other punt return formation. With the "Punt Block" formation, the punting team will not be spread out, therefore allowing your blockers to somewhat block for you; which in turn will give you more time to field the ball and have a little space to start something big.
Switching teams in NFL Superstar mode
Once you become a key player to a team, you can upgrade to a much better agent. Then, after two seasons you can resign with almost any team you desire.
Touchdown celebrations
Play as the Eagles against the Ravens and score a touchdown with T.O. by diving in the endzone. He will do a Ray Lewis dance in the endzone as a celebration.
Wrong Antonio Gates stats
Look in the Antonio Gates Player Information screen. It will show his receptions, rec yards, etc; however they show that Gates had 0 TDs. Gates set the record for TDs by a Tight End with 13.
Wrong Deuce McCallister stats
While your game is loading you will see a player and their 2004 stats while you are waiting. When you see Deuce McCallister, it shows that he had 1600+ yards rushing; however Deuce only had 1074 yards rushing in 2004.