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It's Done -- The Definitive 50 Steelers & 25 Backyard Ballers Hybrid Theme Team

OK, this one was tough. Because EA only released two Backyard Ballers that get Steelers chemistry (and both only get X1 Backyard Ballers chemistry), it's tough to make this squad and it requires that you use the greasy fast Peyton Manning at QB. That said, it's a lot of fun. Every single lineup spot must have a Steelers player or a Backyard Ballers player (unless you use a Steelers defensive or offensive playbook, which I do not). Here it is, folks...

Offense Defense SpecialTeams Specialists

The above squad is really just for fun, as it's not as complete as my high-end 98 OVR 50/50 Steelers team. That said, the defense on this team is probably even better, as you get the best, tallest secondary in the game with Randy Moss (Outside CB, 6'4", 99 Speed, 97 Acceleration), Julio Jones (Deep FS, 6'3", 99 Speed, 96 Acceleration), Jimmy Graham (Sub-LB, 6'7", 98 Speed, 95 Acceleration), and Tiki Barber (Slot CB, 5'10", best Ability mix for a slot CB in Under Pressure & Acrobat, 99 Speed, 97 Acceleration). You also get a ridiculous edge rusher in Barry Sanders with 98 Speed and 97 Acceleration. The offense ain't bad, led by 92 Speed Peyton Manning (LOL), with a one-two punch of Micah Parsons (97 Speed & Acceleration) and Derwin James (98 Speed, 96 Acceleration) at running back, along with Trevon Diggs at WR (6'1", 99 Speed, 98 Acceleration, Route Technician), Warren Sapp at RG (1 AP for Post Up), and Trent Williams at FB (91 Speed, 98 Acceleration, great at lead blocking at FB & doing it all as my TE2).

It'll be fun to take this team into WL and see how I do. I think my offense may be a shade worse, but the defense should be as good or better. We shall see.

If anyone has any questions about team building, feel free to hit me up!

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haonsno

In my opinion your team is good.

jcsteel66

This is the kind of hard-hitting analysis that keeps me coming back to this site. 👍

haonsno

That’s just my humbling opinion.

jameesmccarthy

Nice team, I bet it’ll be a good team

I'm missing the bold type for the abilities. You sure this is you?

jcsteel66
-1 point

I assure you, it’s me. Just got lazy. 😂

dusty_soysauce

ehh your team is ok i like it i suppose

jwill_8
-1 point

Franco Harris - KR/PR 🤔🤔 Very interesting choice JC, why him along with D. James? I wanna know how that one works out if he gets the ball. I'm just running Diontae Johnson for special teams on my Steelers TT

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jcsteel66
-3 points

The back-up KR is in front of the KR and blocks. Franco is fast & can block. That's why he's there.

jameesmccarthy

That’s a smart idea

zuspekt
-1 point

that’s a W my friend

Nikelz81
-1 point

I’ve done the same with 50/50 patriots and 25/50 BB. Team has played lights out, especially the defense. And I still get to use a bunch of non theme guys like mean joe, ditka, Simmons, Derwin, and Sean T

jcsteel66
-1 point

Easier for the Pats because yinz got more Backyard Ballers players. I was really hoping for a FS Plaxico Burress, but alas.

Nikelz81
-1 point

Exactly. Moss, gilmore BBx2, long, JC Jackson patsx2, wilfork,. My big nickel is stopping everything. Julio and Sean T at safety, Simmons in slot, graham(user) and Derwin at LB, moss and barber at CB, Seymour and mcginist at DE and wilfork and mean joe at DT. Everyone has abilities except for moss. I have in the zone(+ speed) and run stuff( + zone) as strategy with BB as my program strategy for the the 95 and unders. And with barry, hill, and Seau I can even run 4-3 and have good coverage and stop run

purebliss1
-1 point

Do you know if having a different KOS and K will allow both chems to count? I think I can get to 50/50 eags 25/25 BB if I can leave the tt guy at kicker and put wilfork at kos, just curious if wilfork bb chem will count if he’s ONLY in at kos. Thanks man, sick squad

jcsteel66
-2 points

KOS does not count toward Team Chemistry, unfortunately.

Addict856

How in the world are you level 50 JC? Good stuff my man. I’m currently 25/50 Ravens,Raiders,Pats and only 10/50 BB. Your team looks like a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing this. Maybe your just past 45 but I’m at 39 atm. Can’t wait for my last 2 collectibles for Pat F

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jcsteel66
-1 point

I downloaded Madden 22 on Origin for my son's PC. So all the solos are there. Actually paid my son to play through a bunch of them. Got me to 50 quick.

Addict856

Your son is the 🐐

jcsteel66
-1 point

TRUTH

Twistedsoul47
-1 point

Tony RT?

jcsteel66
-2 points

Thought about that, but Beachum, overall, is a better RT than Dan Moore is at LT, so I left it this way.

Twistedsoul47

Idk boss, I have Moore at LT Feiler at LG Pouncey at C Faneca at RG and Tony at RT and my oline does work

buttrush57
-1 point

Stacked team

Gmen_Big_Blue_4
-1 point

Thanks for sharing this

GameAce92
-1 point

I want that Julio and that says a lot bc Dawkins is my favorite player ever

zinsindetta
-1 point

Wow nice looking team