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Tier Progression

  1. Tier I · Bronze

    +9 Tackle for all Cornerbacks and Safeties

  2. Tier II · Silver · 15 FP to upgrade

    +9 Pursuit for all Cornerbacks and Safeties

  3. Tier III · Gold · 20 FP to upgrade

    +9 Hit Power for all Cornerbacks and Safeties

  4. Tier IV · Platinum · 30 FP to upgrade

    +9 Play Recognition for all Cornerbacks and Safeties

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Last year

In Madden 26

Every tier granted +7 to its attribute. All four tiers now grant +9.

Unlock by Coach Archetype

ArchetypeUnlocks atTier I cost (FP)
Offensive GuruPurchase only40
Defensive GeniusLevel 1540
Development WizardPurchase only40
College CoachNot documentedNot documented

Synergizes with

SMust-stack

Island Kings

Both boost play recognition for CB/S. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Behind the Chains

Both boost tackling for S. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Sideline 2 Sideline

Both boost defensive pursuit for CB/S. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

RPOh No

Both boost tackling for CB/S. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Hitamus Stickumus

Both boost big-hit power for CB/S. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Always Watching

Both boost defensive pursuit for CB/S. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Coach's Curriculum

Both boost play recognition for CB/S. It stacks.

College Coach tree only

Ground Guardians

Both build your run defense (CB/S + LB).

best as Defensive Genius

AStrong

Mano a Mano

Another on-field boost for CB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

No Fly Zone

Another on-field boost for CB/S: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Jam 'Em Up

Another on-field boost for CB/S: same players, different facet.

different coach trees, one is a purchase

Cover 4 Guru

Another on-field boost for CB/S: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Cover 2 Guru

Another on-field boost for CB/S: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Mr. Dream

Another on-field boost for CB/S: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Fool Me Never

Another on-field boost for CB/S: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Aerial Suppression

Another on-field boost for CB/S: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

BWorth a look

Safety First

Stacks your S investment (on-field + scouting).

best as Defensive Genius

Practician (S)

Stacks your S investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius

Practician (CB)

Stacks your CB investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius

Corner Czar

Stacks your CB investment (on-field + scouting).

best as Defensive Genius

After School Tutor

Stacks your CB/S investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius

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