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Rams Madden '11 Ratings...maddening

Okay, gamers besides draft picks and training camp the big football news each summer is the release of the new Madden NFL game. EA Sports wisely lets the ratings drip out in the weeks leading up to the date the little plastic box filled with computer magic in an effort to drum up interest. Consider us interested.

Of course, fans of the St. Louis Rams, the lowest rated team in the game with a 66, might find a few things to quibble with in the individual player rankings for the 2010 roster. Let's dive in.

First and foremost, as someone pointed in the comments on VT's fanpost, why in the name of all that is holy is Chris Long (75) ranked below Fred Robbins (80), Clifton Ryan (77) and James Hall (76)? As we mentioned earlier this week, Long led the team in QB hurries and hits and was a close second in sacks. This one's a head scratcher. 

Another "huh?" moment comes from the rankings of the Rams defensive backs. Oshiomogho Atogwe is not included, but if he were I'm sure he'd be the highest rated. Again, why no Atogwe? Bartell tops that list with an 81, James Butler is a close second with an 81. After that it's S Kevin Payne, and then it gets really weird. Third round pick CB Jerome Murphy topped last year's third round pick CB Bradley Fletcher. Obviously, they must be accounting for Fletcher's season-ending injury last year. 

As you would expect, Steven Jackson is the highest rated player with a 95. The next highest rated player? P Donnie Jones with a 94. Hard to argue with either of those. 

What about QB Sam Bradford? He gets an 80, which isn't shocking for a rookie. 

You'll find the list of WRs to be a little light on the rankings, but given their lack of an established track record, it's not a shocker. Avery is the highest rated with a 75. 

The offensive line is pretty consistently highly rated, from Jason Brown with an 89 to Rodger Saffold with a 71, which is impressive enough for a rookie. 

Other surprises? Injustices? Any rankings too high?

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ok i only have a few problems with this

Gilyard is slower than laurant robinson, After watching Sports science, im convinced hes pretty fast. But my biggest concern is SAM Bradford. why the heck is his deep accuracy a 72. lower than tebows and kyle ortons, that just doesnt seem right. especially when everyone knows he throws a pretty deep ball. I cant wait to shred some ppl online with the sam bradford tho.

by mh39 on Jul 16, 2010 8:30 AM CDT reply actions  

I have to imagine

that Atogwe is going to be listed as a free agent once the game is out. I’m sure the Madden gurus didn’t see Devaney/Demoff landing a long-term contract wtih him.

THIS year's the year. I hope....

by thisguy on Jul 16, 2010 9:02 AM CDT reply actions  

It can't be THAT hard to add him back onto the team

Oh well….It’s about time to make my bi-annual madden purchase…

The House of Spears reigns supreme

by ram_rod on Jul 16, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

Heh.

Just gives you a chance to work some Rams front office magic.

THIS year's the year. I hope....

by thisguy on Jul 16, 2010 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

SImple fix..

OJ OTOGWE will be a F.A. in madden – all you have to do is download the new roster update on PSN network or xbox live and OTOGWE will be back on the rams roster..

by JFCRAMS on Jul 26, 2010 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions  

Why the hell did they add a swagger rating?

I mean how is that gonna affect how the players play in the game?

Per fas et nefas - Latin translation="By Any Means Necessary"

by Habte E on Jul 16, 2010 9:22 AM CDT reply actions  

Long may have a slightly lower overall rating

but his speed and agility are rated the highest on the DL

by Brawnwitch on Jul 16, 2010 10:17 AM CDT reply actions  

Long's Been Jipped

Chris Long’s got a raw deal. Looking through the rankings he’s got the same overall ranking – 75 – as Vernon Gholston, who is listed as a DE this year for the Jets. I mean, come on, Vernon Gholston! (Plus how’s he going to fare as a DE in the Jets system, don’t they play a 3-4?)

by teambiffy on Jul 16, 2010 10:22 AM CDT reply actions  

long got screwed. Everyone else is pretty good.

Keep it classy St. Louis!

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by Brett Gall on Jul 16, 2010 10:34 AM CDT reply actions  

booo madden!

I just bought NCAA 11

"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"

by sergey606 on Jul 16, 2010 12:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh

Why is Darcy Johnson our highest rated TE?

by Caruso on Jul 16, 2010 1:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Who's this years Ethan Albright?

Warning: There’s some explicit language in this link.

Onubon > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 16, 2010 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

And the only reason Murphy is ranked higher than Fletcher

is because whoever is in charge of making the Rankings has heard of Murphy but not Fletcher. If you have a familiar name, you’ll probably get a good rating.

Onubon > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 16, 2010 6:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Long

lost much of his rating in PRC (Play Recognition)

He got a 50, the lowest score possible I believe… compared to Selvie who got a 75..

ALSO Scott got a 50..

So, you mean to tell me that Chris Long is one of the worst in the entire league in play recognition?

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Jul 16, 2010 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

That's really stupid on a couple of levels

1. Chris Long is not that bad in play recognition since he is pretty good against the run, so he has to be able to recognize its a run.
2. I’m pretty sure nobody from Madden watches tapes to see the reaction times of players on runs and passes. I’m guessing they pretty much just change a number nobody really looks at so they can get their OVR to match what they had in mind.
Hopefully some Rams scores will be upgraded after the season starts.

Onubon > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 16, 2010 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does the SWG rating stand for swagger?

Cuz if it does Donnie Avery is way underrated. Only a 70.

Onubon > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 16, 2010 10:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes it is swagger.. and yes.. that's a head scratcher too

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Jul 16, 2010 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

What I don't get is if Jason Smith's an 87 in run blocking and 89 in pass blocking

Jason Smith’s an 87 in run blocking and 89 in pass blocking, why is he only an 83 overall? Aren’t those the only two skills that he needs? Its probably his swag that brought him down.

Onubon > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 16, 2010 11:47 PM CDT reply actions  

hahah

I love reading this, we got screwed, but I always kick everyone’s ass with a low rated rams team… Sam is going to be a game changer!

by Moobreff on Jul 17, 2010 3:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Fendi Onobun

I am shocked he is not included
I think whoever is in charge of ratings is scared that his presence would make the Rams be a team to reckon with online as his measurables such as speed, strength, jumping and even his hands are pretty beastly, not forgetting his size. he would be a huge weapon in the game and he needs to be put into the league on a roster update because i was hoping to use him in my franchise as a deadly outlet for King Sam.
as for the omission of OJ it’s pretty late for them but he should be put in on a release day roster update.

I think Long is massively stiffed but he retains the same rating as last season’s last update
he will get a boost after each game i feel.
Josh Brown got stiffed too, he has been ridiculously solid for us but luckily it is only his awr that brings him down, he still has a rocket leg with good accuracy so i won’t complain too much.

I’m also upset that SJ only got a 95. so Madden STILL think AP is better than both MJD and SJ39? SJ is the best RB in the league but I can understand Chris Johnson being rated higher mainly due to his speed.

Donnie Avery a 70 Swagger??? c’mon now! not that it matters but is this not the same Donnie Avery who jerks it out even when he scores a consolation TD? lol

by Infemous on Jul 17, 2010 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I think they're trying to figure out a way to to put in his measurables and not have him be a 99 OVR.

He’ll probably have to have almost no hands, blocking ability, or awareness.
I don’t get why AWR affects kickers. Take three steps, kick the ball. Don’t need to be very aware to do that.

Onubon > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 17, 2010 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Btw

The first part was about Onobun and the last line was about Josh Brown.

Onubon > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 17, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

i gathered lol

but yeah, it shows how incompetent they are to take that long to find a way to make Fendi not very good but keep his measurables.
I made him on M10 and I gave him 89 speed (4.4 40) 95 jumping, 80 agility, 75 hands, 40 route running, 40 awareness, solid impact blocking, weak general blocking, and his catch in traffic and spectacular catches were low too… he ended up a 67. maybe they think that’s too high but I think that’s fair?

and yeah Josh Brown doesn’t need awr, in Madden the only thing that matters is KPW.

I ALSO FORGOT TO MENTION HOW RAPED IN RATINGS JASON BROWN WAS. he is still one of the top 5 centers in the NFL.

by Infemous on Jul 17, 2010 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

game tags for ncaa 11? i think its kinda weird.

by rams3!!! on Jul 17, 2010 11:01 PM CDT reply actions  

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