Updated Madden Roster for Madden 12 (360)

[kamikaze3557]

Just wanted to add my thank you for all your had work...it's so cool and generous !!!!!

[snoclafLTA]

No love for the falcons?

[DUDERMAN]

Quote: Originally Posted by cursive

Thanks again for the great post.

Thank you for the roster.

couple more changes I saw...

Philadelphia Eagles

Position Change:
J Vandervelde RG > LG

Depth Chart Update:
LG - Mathis, Vandervelde (Reynolds isn't a Howard Mudd guy, won't make the team)

Suggested Ratings Change:
Let me start by saying I really like how fairly you have rated rookies. That being said, I had to compare Mychal Kendricks 40 time to some of the fastest LBs in Madden. Here's what I found...

Mychal Kendricks 4.47 (86 SPD)

Patrick Willis 4.51 (90 SPD)
Bruce Carter 4.57 (88 SPD)
Zach Brown 4.5 (89 SPD)
Martez Wilson 4.49 (87 SPD)

I would suggest he should be an 88 or 89 SPD based on the performance of his peers. I would also up his ACC by 1 or 2. I'm not one to usually harp too much on measurable ratings but this one stuck out to me since Kendricks was said to be one of the fastest linebackers to come out in a couple years.

[DUDERMAN]

One change I saw when playing against my most hated of rivals, the dallas cowboys...

Tyrone Smith and Doug Free switched sides for 2012. Smith is now the starting LT, Free is now the starting RT.

[dallas72]

M. Kendricks

Negatives -- Size is a concern, particularly the height... Is not an overpowering player and can get taken out of plays by above average offensive linemen... Needs to get stronger and bulk up, but this will likely result in a loss of speed... He ran 4.47 at the combine, however doesn't play that fast in pads...Not a pure pass rusher, is more of a one trick pony when playing outside... Would best fit at inside linebacker in the NFL and needs to seriously work on his pass rushing skills to play outside... Needs to learn to play more effectively with his hands when rushing the passer, gets caught up in the wash of blockers at times... Lacks elite instincts, can be overaggressive at times; leads to him playing out of position

his speed should reflect his playing speed 85-86 not his 40 in t shirt and shorts

[DUDERMAN]

Quote: Originally Posted by dallas72

his speed should reflect his playing speed 85-86 not his 40 in t shirt and shorts

With a description like that, you'd think he was a 6th round pick.

His 40 time represents his maximum potential for speed. Shouldn't that still be reflected regardless how he looks on the field? Wouldn't a lower awareness and play recognition give you the same basic result? Yea he probably doesn't hit the gap as fast as he could, but I've seen clips where he chases down players and uses every bit of that 4.47 speed.

We can't guess how he will play in the NFL, but we can go by the data provided, like his 40 time.

[edit] All new Eagles numbers came in today.

M Kendricks 95
N Foles 9
M McNutt 83
D Kelly 67
B Washington 78
C Polk 32

T Edwards 11
S Vallos 68
M Fountain 74 (he actually shares 78 now with Washington, so I gave him one of the few numbers available that don't interfere with retired numbers or are out of position numbers)

[cursive]

Sorry I have been slacking but work has been busy, I did finish all the Browns and Eagles updates. Also a few more free agent signings. When I start back up I highlighted changes I still need to make in green for easier reference. Highlights in Red have been done and here is the latest file;

http://www.mediafire.com/?6rdo519d7r96f07

[DUDERMAN]

Quote: Originally Posted by cursive

Sorry I have been slacking but work has been busy, I did finish all the Browns and Eagles updates. Also a few more free agent signings. When I start back up I highlighted changes I still need to make in green for easier reference. Highlights in Red have been done and here is the latest file; http://www.mediafire.com/?6rdo519d7r96f07

Didn't expect you to make Bryce Brown. Anyway he is #34, not 20... that will be retired on September 30th for Brian Dawkins. Also, looks like I lost the Kendricks debate, oh well.

The site I mentioned in my earlier post gives you all the information you could ever need. If you go team by team, it has updated player positions, jersey numbers, and depth charts.. it'll just take time and dedication.

http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/

[dallas72]

speed used to chase someone down would be pursuit, as fas as speed goes never seen a game played in shorts, with track shoes running straight forward.. 40 isnt nfl speed

[DUDERMAN]

Quote: Originally Posted by dallas72

speed used to chase someone down would be pursuit, as fas as speed goes never seen a game played in shorts, with track shoes running straight forward.. 40 isnt nfl speed

In terms of Madden, pursuit deals with the angle taken, not speed. It's not a big deal anyway, it was merely a suggestion.