99 rated players in Madden 08
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ESPN the Magazine has revealed all of the players in Madden 08 that have a 99 overall rating.
Peyton Manning (QB Colts), Champ Bailey (CB Broncos), Walter Jones (OT Seahawks), LaDainian Tomlinson (RB Chargers), Steve Smith (WR Panthers), Brian Urlacher (LB Bears), Steve Hutchinson (OG Vikings), Ed Reed (S Ravens), Troy Polamalu (S Steelers)
The only player in that group that stands out as questionable is probably Polamalu. He certainly was the one name I didn’t expect to see in that list and someone like Adrian Wilson might be more deserving at safety. The only position not represented with a 99 (outside of specialty positions) is the defensive line. Julius Peppers or Jason Taylor would’ve made sense but must’ve just missed the cut, as well as DTs such as Marcus Stroud, Jamal Williams and Kevin Williams.
And really…shouldn’t Tom Brady be a 99 also?
August 8, 2007 at 12:29 am
How many wr’s have got triple crowns in nfl History? SS is one of them, is Johnson?
August 8, 2007 at 12:31 am
and wudn’t having a worse no.2 make the no.1 reciever better?
August 8, 2007 at 11:31 am
Steve Smith definitely should be a 99. If you’re mentioning Harrison (who’s getting old) and Chad J. as being 99’s..well Smith is better than both of them right now.
August 8, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Steve Smith definitley deserves a 99 after recovering from an injury and still putting up great numbers.
August 9, 2007 at 4:34 am
Both Chad Johnson and Steve Smith are not 99’s, both are 98s along with Harrison. They are incredible players but neither are 99s. Steve Jackson had the 5th most yards from scrimage of any player in history last year so while I dont think he is a 99 he does deserve acknowledgment. Jason Taylor should be a 99 he was the defensive player of the year, he had 10 forced fumbles and 2 touchdowns on defense. Champ, LT, and Peyton are 99 hands down. Ill give Urlacher a 99 only because it wasnt Rex who led the bears to the superbowl. Honestly I dont think any safety is worthy of a 99, Ed Reed gambles as well as goes for the big hit too much (the Houschmandzadeh play action TD from last year comes to mind) Troy and Wilson are great against the run but still struggle in coverage a bit. And while I dont want to give Brady a 99 he more with less than anyone else in the NFL. So there is my rant rip on it all you want.
August 10, 2007 at 1:00 pm
You guys are all stupid the only players that should have a rating of 99 are Peyton Manning(no explanation necessary) Tom Brady(the dude does have 3 rings) and LaDanian Tomlinson(he doesnt need an explanation either) and if you think Adrian Wilson is a 99 then you should just make everyone in the game a 99.
August 11, 2007 at 8:33 pm
the reason why troy polamalu is a 99 is because he ran a 4.38 yes a 4.38 ed reed ran a 4.51 troy is everywhere on every play and we can all agree on that no lie. he gets picks and can read the qb like no other which is kinda why he got drafted top 10 overall ed reed is as beast at free but hes just a notch lower than troy and sean taylor should be better than a 91
August 12, 2007 at 3:55 pm
polumalu should not be on that list and sean taylor should be and steven jackson may be one of the best backs in the league vince young should be in the high 90’s tom brady should be 99
August 12, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Troy Polamalu should most defenitly be a 99 overall because him and Ed Reed are by far the 2 best in the league and if Ed Reed should get a 99 then so should Polamalu because he is just as good if not better. Jacksons only had one really good year and needs to prove himself more so id say a 95-96. Young should not be in the 90’s lol he should be 87-88 at most.
August 13, 2007 at 9:11 am
TROY POLAMALU SUCKS ASS! HE SHOULD BE A 4!
August 13, 2007 at 9:13 am
YIANNI IS GAY
August 13, 2007 at 9:14 am
JUST KIDDING
August 13, 2007 at 9:15 am
JOEY JACKS OFF WITH ICY HOT
August 13, 2007 at 9:15 am
I EAT LOTS AND LOTS OF BROCCOLI AND DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF MILK
August 13, 2007 at 9:16 am
Steelers suck sucks ass he is racist and makes fun of people and he is jeleous of real peoples talent
August 13, 2007 at 9:18 am
YOU SPELLED JEALOUS WRONG DUMB ASS
August 13, 2007 at 9:39 am
Yo momma spelled it wrong
August 23, 2007 at 1:20 pm
the wierdest thing thought is greg jennings 85 overall santonio holmes and chris henry 81 both of which had 200 more yards then jennings!!
August 24, 2007 at 9:32 am
I Think the ratings should be judged on the overall years and stats players accumalated and then rated by their own avarage and impact on thier teams
August 26, 2007 at 10:30 pm
interesting
August 30, 2007 at 5:43 pm
Sorry
August 31, 2007 at 8:31 pm
interesting
September 12, 2007 at 5:26 pm
y isnt gramatica the best kicker in the world 100 fuck 99
September 18, 2007 at 10:05 pm
I think Tom Brady should not be a 99 – he is good, but not that good; it’s his team, coach, and cheating which makes him look so good. He’s about 92.
September 20, 2007 at 7:22 pm
as yall notice the rating 99 on madden only one player per position can get a 99 rating but who i think should get 99 is as follows
QB-peyton manning or tom brady (is a tough call on that one)
RB- LT(with out a doubt)
FB-Mike Alstot
WR-randy moss, marvin harrison,steve smith
TE-todd heap or antonio gates
DE-Michael strathan(if i spelled it right
LB-ray lewis or brian urlacher
CB-Champ bailey or asante samuels
FS-ed reed
SS-Troy polamalu
KR-ellis hobbs or devin hester
K- adam viniteri
now teams overall
pats or colts (overall)
colts(offense)
Broncos or bears(defense)
October 3, 2007 at 6:45 am
LET’S FACE IT, EA KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING. #43 HAD A GREAT GAME IN THE SUPERBOWL THAT YEAR, HE DESERVES A 99, HE CAN PLAY THE RUN, PASS, ZONE, AND OR MAN UP… >>>>>>>>> TROY POLUMALU IS A BEAST. (DON’T HATE)
November 9, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Brady Quinn should be a 99. He was the best in NCCA. Here is My top 5 NFL players. What the h****** is Polomahu doing on thier?????????????????
1. Brady Quinn
2. Peyton Manning
3. Tom Brady
4. Jason Taylor
5. Brian Urlacher
December 11, 2007 at 7:46 am
i think Steven Jackson should have gotin a 99 rating he got a MVP vote its onley 3 more points!
December 12, 2007 at 7:07 am
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December 12, 2007 at 7:11 am
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March 29, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Steve smith…doesnt deserve a 99??? he has one of the worst qb,s throwing 2 him, not to mention hes always double/ triple covered, if anyone deserves the 99 status its steve smith