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[iBlievN5]

i agree that some of these ratings in comparison look really messed up. for example, DeSean Jackson ran a 4.35, and was a deep threat all of last year, and has a lower speed than Jeremy Maclin who ran a 4.41. Another example, Dominik Hixon - whose only attribute is his speed really- has a lower speed than Hakeem Nicks, a decidedly average speed player.

PS: The Eagles got raped in the ratings game. And thats not coming from my fandom.

[Scott]

Quote: Originally Posted by iBlievN5

i agree that some of these ratings in comparison look really messed up. for example, DeSean Jackson ran a 4.35, and was a deep threat all of last year, and has a lower speed than Jeremy Maclin who ran a 4.41. Another example, Dominik Hixon - whose only attribute is his speed really- has a lower speed than Hakeem Nicks, a decidedly average speed player. PS: The Eagles got raped in the ratings game. And thats not coming from my fandom.

Speed isn't just rated on 40 times...

[iBlievN5]

i know that, but do you believe jeremy maclin or desean jackson is faster? i've seen desean do it.

[Glorious Arc]

Quote: Originally Posted by fourthreemafia

Seeing the ratings of some of these players in comparison to others. Alot of them are a complete joke. I never said anything about how the ratings actually work in the game. Thats something you have to play to make a judgment call on.

+1

Also, this year again rookies will be the main source of talent. If you do a fantasy draft I bet you dozens of people are going to be selecting rookies left and right because they have better skills and/or are more physically gifted then most of the older starters in the NFL. The rookies basically just have lower awareness to make their overalls look good otherwise they would be several 80+ rookies.

Wasnt this years draft considered a weak one? Yet we see many rookies rated higher then most starters...

[JeriousNorwood]

Quote: Originally Posted by iBlievN5

PS: The Eagles got raped in the ratings game. And thats not coming from my fandom.

Are you kidding me? Besides their LBs, I'm pretty sure the Eagles are going to be the best team in Madden '10.

[43Chargers4Now]

I want to know why Daniel Manning for the bears is a kick returner and he has 88 spd. Even though they said he is a straight line runner, shouldn't the ratings guys use the logic of the ratings and give him 90-94 speed and just give him average acceleration and agility. (91 acc 89 agility)

Jerious Norwood had 95 speed, 97 acc. but he has 86 agility(one less agility point than Michael Turner) because he can't change direction that effectively at his top speed.

[Letemburn]

Im ready for my Cowboys ratings, seen the full spreadsheet with every teams ratings but it doesnt have every stat category.

[iBlievN5]

Quote: Originally Posted by JeriousNorwood

Are you kidding me? Besides their LBs, I'm pretty sure the Eagles are going to be the best team in Madden '10.

yeah man. thanks for saying this too, i really wanted to talk about it, but i didn't want to just bring it up.

Mike Patterson - Part of the 3rd overall defense, #4 against the run. Not a real stat generator last year, but his contribution was major against the run. 80-83 at least. Led all DTs in tackles in '07. Needs to be more aware than Brod.

Stewart Bradley - the main component of the #4 ranked rushing defense. #9 in tackles. Widely regarded as an up and coming MLB. Has good range. One of the components of the #3 passing defense. Can we get an 80 at least?

Chris Gocong - not a big stat generator as he is a SLB and routinely takes on blockers. He has pass rush skills and absolutely destroy lead blockers that come his way. Grew solid against TEs in coverage as the year went on. 74-76.

Akeem Jordan - Our fastest LBer. Give him some speed love. 80-82 speed.

Broderick Bunkley - thats about right i guess. he should have excellent physical skills but lack in the technique/experience part.

Matt Schobel - No idea what he did to get this rating. 13 points lower. However Cornelius Ingram should be about 3 higher. Physical specimen who was touted as a high pick until his ACL injury.

Rashad Baker - Rated too highly. Nothing more than a spot player. Quintin Demps should be higher than him.

Winston Justice is too high.

DeSean Jackson - a certified speed demon who was toasting CBs left and right. should be higher than Royal who had MANY more targets than him and was part of just a 2 WR/TE attack that didn't use many different players like the Eagles. Faced the best CB on the opposing team every week. Had 18 less catches than Royal, but only 68 less yards (3.78 YPC). I think he's an 85. and 96-7 speed. he's faster than maclin.

Donovan McNabb - this one irks me, WhyTH did they give Tom Brady that high of a THP but shafted McNabb with a 94. Its not even close on to who has a stronger arm. Tom B. should have a 92-93 MAX and DM needs to move up to a 96. Absolute travesty on this one. And why is his Deep Accuracy so off? He throws an amazing deep ball and can fit it into incredibly tight coverage. Watch some games of last year, he's a pocket passer people, lower his speed - 73 at most.

[TheRunAndShoot]

Wow did they drop the ball w/Colt Brennan or what...
15 OVR below Todd Collins.

I can understand the logic in all the ratings except...
74 TACC, 83 TACC Short, and 67 TACC Medium. Does Donny actually look at college game tape or just think the guys not starting so he must suck. Thank god for being able to edit players.

[WFColonel56]

Quote: Originally Posted by 43Chargers4Now

I want to know why Daniel Manning for the bears is a kick returner and he has 88 spd. Even though they said he is a straight line runner, shouldn't the ratings guys use the logic of the ratings and give him 90-94 speed and just give him average acceleration and agility. (91 acc 89 agility) Jerious Norwood had 95 speed, 97 acc. but he has 86 agility(one less agility point than Michael Turner) because he can't change direction that effectively at his top speed.

really I think u need to see this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgVBrjrvwk8

ok you said he cant change diection well at his top speed so look at
28 sec
1:40 he gave a juke that made 3 guys fall down
2:08
2:45
3:16
3:35
3:48
4:26
And those are just the ones that I consider top speed....Many say that most of the other plays are top speed
And this is an old tape to you should see the one from this past year

He deserves 96-97 speed and 89-90 agility IMO he is top 4-5 fastest guys in the NFL

But all his other ratings are spot on