Set the system date to January 1.

Create a new team and name the new coach "John Madden". Melissa will be able to say his
name during the game.

Successfully complete the "Game Situation" challenges in mini-camp mode. The Cheerleader
or Pump Up Crowd cards for the team will be unlocked.

Get a gold rank in Clutch Kicking Drill in mini-camp mode on the All-Madden level to
unlock Jan Stenerud.

When throwing the ball to a receiver that is running a fly route, lob the pass (tap the
button) instead of throwing a bullet (holding the button). The receiver should catch the
ball over his shoulder.

Get a gold rank in the RB Ground Attack drill in mini-camp mode on the All-Madden level to
unlock Barry Sanders.

To make a receiver go to create player and create the player as a quarterback. Give the
player very low passing abilities (zero) and very high catching and ball handling levels.
The player will cost very little because his quarterback skills are bad. You will have to
sign him as a quarterback but use him as a wide receiver. His salary will never go up
because he will not play as a quarterback. You can also change his number and attributes
in the edit player screen. You can also make a dirt cheap fullback by eliminating his
receiving skills.

Have a saved game file from another EA Sports football game on your memory card.

Get a gold rank in any event on the All Pro, Pro and Rookie levels.

Use a memory card with a saved file from another EA Sports football game to unlock the
Marshals team.

If you have a first place team and you know its going to be very late in the draft, trade
with a last place team. Sometimes you can even get a first and second round pick for just
your first. This is a very good way to get young players on your already good team.

Have a saved game file from another EA Sports football game on your memory card.

Get a gold rank in P-Coffin Corner Punt on the All-Madden level to unlock Kevin Butler.

Use a memory card with a saved file from another EA Sports football game to unlock the
Dodge City stadium.