Mr. ChumChums Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Tim Graham article. http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-9-78/...n--Madden-.html Rated worse than Sanchez. bull sh-- imo. Oh, and they also screwed up our O-Line, and have Brad Butler playing RG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Tim Graham article.http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-9-78/...n--Madden-.html Rated worse than Sanchez. bull sh-- imo. Oh, and they also screwed up our O-Line, and have Brad Butler playing RG. Roscoe @ 86 KR ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 EA Sports officially unveiled AFC East player ratings for "Madden NFL 10" this week on ESPN.com's video games page. Didn't realize this was such a media event. WTF? They don't even release the schedules by division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Rookies are always overhyped and overrated in Madden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 No need to play the season, then. So, how does the draft look for 2010? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 No need to play the season, then. So, how does the draft look for 2010? We're screwed if we can't draft a QB with a rating over 90... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 We're screwed if we can't draft a QB with a rating over 90... The problem is that the Madden ratings don't come out until after the draft. How will we know who to draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 The problem is that the Madden ratings don't come out until after the draft. How will we know who to draft? The Bills can just make a list of their top 5, and then turn it upside down for the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 The problem is that the Madden ratings don't come out until after the draft. How will we know who to draft? The other teams in the league seem to know. More proof that RW and DJ suck, if they can't predict the Madden numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Tim Graham article.http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-9-78/...n--Madden-.html Rated worse than Sanchez. bull sh-- imo. Oh, and they also screwed up our O-Line, and have Brad Butler playing RG. I'm not buying it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Is this game out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I know they adjusted the ratings this year, where most teams seem to be a little lower than they were in previous years, AND I know it is mostly based on the aggregate of ratings but DAAAAMMMNNNNNN I would be pissed if I were a Dolphin fan. ...Last year's AFC East Division champions with an overall rating of 77?! The third place Jets at 78, and the last place Bills at 76? Man I can hear the complaining from South Beach now. EDIT: I like the Chargers team, in general, but...really?...they're 11 points better than us (88). ?...A team we beat who we finished one game behind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Is anyone really surprised? Madden consistently ranks guys in the 90s long after the prime of their careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Wow, behind Sanchez. That's dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 The problem is that the Madden ratings don't come out until after the draft. How will we know who to draft? It's not a game if you know the ratings ahead of time. The Bills will learn how good their rookies are like every other team: by signing them to a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 We're screwed if we can't draft a QB with a rating over 90... Colt McCoy or Sam Bradford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Is anyone really surprised? Madden consistently ranks guys in the 90s long after the prime of their careers. That looks to be fixed this year with the stretched out ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Argh, just another example of Madden's left hand and Madden's right hand not getting along. For Edwards to be rated behind Mark I've got 16 college games on my resume Sanchez is just ridiculous. That being said, look for the first round of downloadable roster updates to smooth things out. Just like them screwing up Butler's position, lest we forget that when Madden hit the shelves in 08, Favre was slated on their Packers' roster. Knowing that they can fix things through downloadable content, EA has really taken some liberties in recent years in not getting things right the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Wow, behind Sanchez. That's dumb. Well, there has to be a huge disparity in awareness to make it fair. That is one of Trent's strengths, if not his best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Well, I admit to be a madden nerd somewhat, and I agree it is not realistic at all and it is nothing to care about. However, this year they seem to be making a huge leap forward in the realism department, especially ratings. So I have high hopes for the games. As for the ratings being still inaccurate, who cares? Fix them when you buy the game. When we win the superbowl this year, trent will be the 2011 madden cover athlete and all bills will be rated 100. Except for ellison. He will be an 81 with the slogan he overachieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Colt McCoy or Sam Bradford Forget McCoy. Bradford maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 And if anyone is wondering why the chroise isn't rated, it is because madden ratings only go up to a mere 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson from Gamehendge Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 mckelvins speed a 89??? should be 98! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Bryan Scott a 64 really? Scott= Wendling? and Scott<Ko? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I wonder why Tim bothered to write an article about Madden ratings? I thought this may have been an ESPN "assignment". A quick check reveals only one other division blogger has bothered to write an article based on this game, so far. Maybe the others just haven't gotten to it, yet. If it is an assignment, it is a poor practice, IMO. Advertisers/partners shouldn't be dictating content, especially that which isn't clearly labeled as such. It it was simply a choice on Tim's part, I guess he just finds Madden interesting enough (or thinks his readers find it interesting enough) to warrant a blog entry. Seems odd to me, though. Maybe I'll drop a question into his thread, after I eat some dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Destroyers! Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 S.Holmes - 86 L. Evans - 85 Okay???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepizzaking Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I wonder why Tim bothered to write an article about Madden ratings? I thought this may have been an ESPN "assignment". A quick check reveals only one other division blogger has bothered to write an article based on this game, so far. Maybe the others just haven't gotten to it, yet. If it is an assignment, it is a poor practice, IMO. Advertisers/partners shouldn't be dictating content, especially that which isn't clearly labeled as such. It it was simply a choice on Tim's part, I guess he just finds Madden interesting enough (or thinks his readers find it interesting enough) to warrant a blog entry. Seems odd to me, though. Maybe I'll drop a question into his thread, after I eat some dinner. I actually like when Tim alerts me to these things, but I'm also a huge nerd. However, there is something to be gleaned from these ratings, and that's how objective viewers rate players against each other. I'm not saying the ratings are accurate, but they're interesting to compare on a lazy afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I actually like when Tim alerts me to these things, but I'm also a huge nerd. However, there is something to be gleaned from these ratings, and that's how objective viewers rate players against each other. I'm not saying the ratings are accurate, but they're interesting to compare on a lazy afternoon. I'm not suggesting an alert that the ratings are isn't in order. But Tim has two entries devoted to specific ratings. Maybe I am out of touch, but I think that's a little much for a video game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Some of my biggest complaints: QB M. Ryan (ATL) - 85 M. Cassell (KC) - 83 T. Edwards - 76 DB D. Rodgers-Cromartie (ARZ) - 87 L. McKelvin - 78 RB T. Jones (NYJ) - 90 M. Turner (ATL) - 95 M. Lynch - 87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Well I have no problem saying Edwards is a 76 or a 77 but to have Sanchez a 78 is BS. If you had a team which QB would you want starting for that team if you had to win right now. Sanchez who has never played a game in the NFL (Also a guy who had limited college experience) or Edwards a guy with 20 plus NFL starts and a 11-10 record as a starter and a guy who last year threw for a 65% completion percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Some of my biggest complaints: QB M. Ryan (ATL) - 85 M. Cassell (KC) - 83 T. Edwards - 76 DB D. Rodgers-Cromartie (ARZ) - 87 L. McKelvin - 78 RB T. Jones (NYJ) - 90 M. Turner (ATL) - 95 M. Lynch - 87 T.Jones a 90 is two to three points higher than he should be running behind Alan Faneca, Nick Mangold, and Damion Woody inflated his totals last season (Plus the fact that the Jets ran a lot when Favre got hurt). While Rodegers Cromartie being an 87 is mostly based off his playoff performance he should be like a 83 or 84 while L. McKelvin a 78 I don't really have a problem with. Cassell an 83 is a point or two too high but not that terrible. Remember he did throw for 4000 yards even on a good team like the Pats* you still need to have some skill to do that and he was asked at some point to win games down the stretch so its not like his 11-5 record was completely a product of playing not to loose (It makes it more impressive if you were a rookie with no college experience) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPicc2114 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 76 what a !@#$ing joke... Im going to have to edit Trent Edwards and make him 82 where he belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 And if anyone is wondering why the chroise isn't rated, it is because madden ratings only go up to a mere 100 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 We all know Madden is the ultimate predictor of how good a player is. In fact you can scout an NFL team just by using Madden, as many posters here seem to do. We're DOOOOOMED. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGraham Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I wonder why Tim bothered to write an article about Madden ratings? I thought this may have been an ESPN "assignment". A quick check reveals only one other division blogger has bothered to write an article based on this game, so far. Maybe the others just haven't gotten to it, yet. If it is an assignment, it is a poor practice, IMO. Advertisers/partners shouldn't be dictating content, especially that which isn't clearly labeled as such. It it was simply a choice on Tim's part, I guess he just finds Madden interesting enough (or thinks his readers find it interesting enough) to warrant a blog entry. Seems odd to me, though. Maybe I'll drop a question into his thread, after I eat some dinner. Not an assignment at all. This stuff generates page views and is HUGE among the players. They talk about it more than they talk about their cars (and that's a lot). One player is so ticked off at his rating, he's boycotting the game: http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcwest/0-9-399...er-ratings.html http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcwest/0-3-224...en-ranking.html Most of the division bloggers did do something on it, but not all. My posts were a little more involved than others, but Mike Sando of the NFC West crunched the numbers hard. People who spend a lot of time in front of their computers (i.e. our audience) often are video-game enthusiasts. http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcwest/0-9-354...e-NFC-West.html http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcnorth/0-3-15...--analysis.html http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcnorth/0-12-4...-and-Bluer.html http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcwest/0-3-246...ngs-are-in.html http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcsouth/0-10-2...en-NFL-10-.html http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcsouth/0-10-1...en-NFL-10-.html http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcsouth/0-10-2...en-NFL-10-.html http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcsouth/0-10-1...en-NFL-10-.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Tim Graham article.http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-9-78/...n--Madden-.html Rated worse than Sanchez. bull sh-- imo. Oh, and they also screwed up our O-Line, and have Brad Butler playing RG. You cant be serious? What has he done to deserve a higher rating? More turnovers than TD's, only more than 1 TD 3 times in 2 years and has just one 300 yard passing game since HIGH SCHOOL, and it was in College during his first year at Stanford. He has accomplished nothing yet other than establish he has potential. So what do you think he should be rated as...90's? LMAO at this post. The kid has potential, and I think he could finally put it together this year, but has NOT yet to live up to any of that potential in College or the NFL...you dont give high ratings to players who have yet to put it together. FYI: Sanchez has a stronger and more accurate Arm than Edwards, and that is just fact to this point. Whether or not Sanchez can put it together on the field is a whole other question. So in Madden, his arm strength will be higher and so will his accuracy probably (or at least close) which are the two most important ratings for a QB in Madden. Not to mention I am sure Trents INJ is low in the game too since he is so fragile...the only thing Trent should be higher on is awareness, but since he has more turnovers than TD's in his career between INT's and lost Fumbles, I doubt is Awareness score is very good either. That translates into a better rating for Sanchez...no surprise here at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Some of my biggest complaints: QB M. Ryan (ATL) - 85 M. Cassell (KC) - 83 T. Edwards - 76 DB D. Rodgers-Cromartie (ARZ) - 87 L. McKelvin - 78 RB T. Jones (NYJ) - 90 M. Turner (ATL) - 95 M. Lynch - 87 What are you complaining about? Ryan and Cassell are better than Edwards to this point...simple as that, just look at the stat sheets and what they have accomplished. McKelvin? What did he do last year other than show a little promise at DB? No one even knows if he will even be any good as a starter yet. He is a dynamic KR/PR, but has done nothing as a DB yet... Lynch...what has he done to be much higher? His ypc are always modest at best, lacks superior speed, and dances too much at the line. If he ever gets to a point where he always hits the hold fast and hard he will be a dominant back in this league, but right now he is really good, not Elite yet. All 3 players have great potential to be great, but none of them have been great yet. Edwards has been barely average, McKelvin showed flashes but doesnt have enough playing time, and Lynch could be great once he starts consisting hitting the hole fast and hard instead of dancing behind the line too much and hesitating. LMAO at the "homer" warped reality of Bills fans on the Madden rankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 mckelvins speed a 89??? should be 98! hEY, no offense man but that avatar ain't lookin quite right. Something about the numbers, a little too silvery. You must be steady trippin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Not an assignment at all. This stuff generates page views and is HUGE among the players. They talk about it more than they talk about their cars (and that's a lot). Fair enough. I'm glad to hear it was not a requirement. I'm sure you could drive page views with scantily clad women wearing hats with the teams' logos, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobuffalo Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 They dont even have Steve Johnson and Nelson is terrible other then that we always get better as the season goes on. But when roster update come around it will all even out And I will guaranty that dirty Sanchez will be lower then Trent by week 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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