Madden 09 Roster Update #10 Details

by pastapadre
Posted October 30th, 2008 at 2:59 pm

Entering week nine of the regular season and EA is preparing to push out the tenth roster update for Madden 09 tomorrow. The consistency they’ve provided with these updates has been a great development. While a game such as NBA Live has the 365 feature updating automatically and on a daily basis, for Madden most people would be content with the weekly updates that are now being provided. From here it is just a matter of them improving on what the updates cover as far as who should change and by how many ratings points.

Continue on to view all of the transactions, ratings changes, injuries, and contract extensions.

Update: The roster has hit a technical snag and won’t be out until early next week.

Transactions
FB Reagan Mauia – Released to Free Agents (IR)
S Corey Lynch – Released to Free Agents (IR)
S Oliver Celestin – Released by Cardinals
TE Stephen Spach – Signs with Cardinals
T Andrew Carnahan – Signs with Chiefs
G Tre Stallings – Removed
CB Keiwan Ratliff – Released by Colts
CB Nick Graham – Signs with Colts
CB Joey Thomas – Signs with Dolphins
FB Lousaka Polite – Signs with Dolphins
TE Jason Rader – Released by Falcons
LT Wayne Gandy – Signs with Falcons
QB Erik Ainge – Released to Free Agents (IR)
K John Carney – Added to Giants
G Chris Naeole – Released to Free Agents (IR)
S Chad Nkang – Signs with Jaguars
DT Langston Moore – Released by Lions
FB Darian Barnes – Signs with Lions
S Antwain Spann – Added to Patriots
FB Jason Davis – Signs with Raiders
TE Daniel Fells – Added to Rams
WR Demetrius Williams – Released to Free Agents (IR)
WR Terrance Copper – Signs with Ravens
K Garrett Hartley – Signs with Saints
K Taylor Mehlhaff – Released by Saints
P Ben Graham – Released by Saints
P Glenn Pakulak – Signs with Saints
LB Patrick Bailey – Signs with Steelers
LB Donovan Woods – Released by Steelers
LB Marcus Buggs – Added to Free Agents
CB Josh Bell – Added to Free Agents
LT Matt Murphy – Added to Free Agents
QB Darrell Hackney – Added to Free Agents
LB Eric Henderson – Added to Free Agents
T Oliver Ross – Added to Free Agents
CB Mike Richardson – Added to Free Agents
QB Daunte Culpepper – Added to Free Agents

Ratings up
CB Jabari Greer – Bills – 84 to 85 – Has played well and played extensively last week with McGee struggling.
HB Fred Jackson – Bills – 80 to 81 – Continues to catch passes, return kickoffs and even lead block on TD runs for Lynch.
S Bryan Scott – Bills – 72 to 77 – Has been in heavy rotation the past couple weeks for the Bills.
C Duke Preston – Bills – 76 to 77 – Has filled in for Melvin Fowler at Center for the Bills.
DT Shaun Rogers – Browns – 94 to 95 – Played a dominate game vs. the Jaguars. Racked up 9 tackles and a sack a stretch of sheer dominance when he stopped MJD at the line then blocked a kick and recovered it.
LB D’Qwell Jackson – Browns – 85 to 86 – The leading tackler for the Browns by 30 tackles with 66 on the year.
LT Donald Penn – Bucs – 82 to 84 – Did a very solid job blocking vs. DeMarcus Ware and the Cowboys.
WR Steve Breaston – Cardinals – 82 to 83 – Continued to develop and looks more and more like a #2 receiver at the very least.
CB Orlando Scandrick – Cowboys – 75 to 76 – Playing well with Mike Jenkins as the Cowboys battle injuries in the secondary.
CB Andre Goodman – Dolphins – 72 to 74 – Has been elevated to the starting lineup with a season ending injury to Michael Lehan. Made a couple plays vs. the Bills in week 8.
LB Joey Porter – Dolphins – 90 to 92 – Now leads the NFL in sacks after two more vs. the Bills. Blew past pro bowl LT Jason Peters to the inside on one of them.
WR Roddy White – Falcons – 90 to 92 – Is a certifiable monster at WR. Battled tight coverage from Asante Samuel all day on his way to two scores.
WR Matt Jones – Jaguars – 80 to 81 – Continues to lead the Jags in catches and yards. With a potential suspension looming, has 38 catches and 455 yards.
CB Chris Gamble – Panthers – 89 to 90 – 3rd on the team in tackles with 48 tackles and has 11 passes defended.
CB Ken Lucas – Panthers – 88 to 89 –Lucas has 2 INT’s and 9 passes defended on the season.
DE Chris Long – Rams – 84 to 86 – The bright spot on defense for the Rams. Starting to really come on the past several weeks.
QB Joe Flacco – Ravens – 77 to 79 – Has a bad TD to INT ratio but is completing 62% of his passes with a less than stellar group at the skill positions.
QB Jason Campbell – Redskins – 87 to 88 – Whether or not you think he is a good Quarterback or not; there is something to be said about not turning over the ball. Campbell still has 0 INT’s while some QB’s are in double digits.
WR Santana Moss- Redskins – 87 to 88 – Has had some explosive games this season, also some terrible dropped passes.
TE Billy Miller – Saints – 74 to 76 – Has picked up the extra receptions Shockey and Colston left on the field when they were injured.
RT Ray Willis – Seahawks – 72 to 78 – Has played at both tackle spots due to injuries. Has played better than the starting RT that was given an extension over the offseason.
DE Aaron Smith – Steelers – 94 to 95 – His health coincides the Steelers defensive rank. When he is in there they are #1 the past two seasons; when he is not they are above average.
S Troy Polamalu – Steelers – 97 to 98 – The best safety so far this season. Looking extremely active in coverage.
S Michael Griffin – Titans – 89 to 90 – Not suffering a sophomore slump like some of the big name second year safeties.
K Rob Bironas – Titans – 91 to 94 – 13/14 on the year in field goals after a solid season last year kicking.

Ratings Down
DE Mark Anderson – Bears – 84 to 82 – Had a great rookie season. Has done next to nothing in year 3.
S Marlon McCree – Broncos – 79 to 74 – Benched recently on one of the worst secondary’s in football.
CB Karl Paymah – Broncos – 79 to 77 – Not getting much help from the defensive line via rushing the passer or stopping the run, but still not working out as the nickel.
CB Terrence McGee – Bills – 93 to 92 – Had a rough game to say the least in his first game starting back from injury. Was a liability against Ted Ginn and Greg Camarillo.
LB Willie McGinest – Browns – 84 to 81 – A heady player who can’t get it done anymore. Last year in Cleveland or any team for that matter most likely.
DE Jacques Cesaire – Chargers – 83 to 81 – Had a good season last year rushing the passer, this year not as much.
DE Igor Olshansky – Chargers – 83 to 82 – The Chargers have already admitted he won’t be back. Not very productive in his career.
WR Marvin Harrison – Colts – 96 to 95 – Appears to have lost a step the past few weeks. Not really able to get open against a good Titans secondary or against only average DB’s in Green Bay.
QB Brad Johnson – Cowboys – 78 to 77 – Appears to no longer possess an NFL caliber arm. Bad Johnson seems appropriate.
CB Anthony Henry – Cowboys – 87 to 86 – Looks to be one of those corners QB’s find at the line of scrimmage. Doesn’t have the ability to play corner anymore. The Cowboys need to get healthy so they can put him at safety.
QB J.T. O’Sullivan – 49ers – 78 to 77 – Has now been benched after a wild ride of INT’s, poor blocking, dropped passes and fumbles. Shaun Hill might not be the answer, but he gets rid of the ball unlike Sullivan.
WR Bryant Johnson – 49ers – 82 to 79 – Has been demoted after the 49ers signed him from the Cardinals in free agency. No complaints from the Cardinals I bet.
WR Arnaz Battle – 49ers – 82 to 80 – Your basic run of the mill NFL slot receiver that should be replaced.
C Brad Meester – Jaguars – 93 to 92 – First game back from injury – meet Shaun Rogers. Rogers had a banner day vs. Meester and the rest of the Jags interior line.
WR Jerry Porter – Jaguars – 84 to 83 – Continues to be a non-factor on the Jaguars.
WR Troy Williamson – Jaguars – 78 to 75 – Has 3 catches for 17 yards on the year. Just a guy blessed with speed playing WR.
LB Vernon Gholston – Jets – 80 to 79 – A little slow to make the transition from end to OLB. Currently has 6 tackles and doesn’t seem close to cracking the starting lineup anytime soon.
FS Dwight Smith – Lions – 86 to 84 – Is injured now but when he was in there QB’s were still putting up record numbers.
G Edwin Mulitalo – Lions – 79 to 75 – Has now been finally benched for Damion Cook.
LB Ernie Sims – Lions – 94 to 93 – Not the star most people were expecting currently. Still gets a lot of tackles but that’s gonna happen when your down by 21 in the 4th quarter.
LB Will Witherspoon – Rams – 92 to 91 – Having an off year in the middle for the Rams. Definitely possesses the body of an OLB.
DT Adam Carriker – Rams – 89 to 86 – Has not played up to his potential from his rookie year and is in somewhat of a sophomore slump.
RT Alex Barron – Rams – 85 to 83 – Whiffs attempting to pass block too often.
DT Sedric Ellis – Saints – 84 to 80 – Just got back from injury but has not looked like the monster he did at USC.
RT Sean Locklear – Seahawks – 86 to 84 – On the verge of being replaced at RT.
LG Chris Kemoeatu – Steelers – 81 to 79 – A mauler in the run game who doesn’t fare as well in the pass blocking game.
RT Willie Colon – Steelers – 80 to 79 – Not starting quality caliber in the NFL.
WR Limas Sweed – Steelers – 79 to 77 – Not doing a whole lot with most of the rookie WR class.

Injuries
LB John DiGiorgio – Bills – IR
QB Damon Huard – Chiefs – IR
CB Michael Lehan – Dolphins – IR
HB Jesse Chatman – Jets – IR

Contracts
K John Kasay – Panthers – 5 years (total)

Tags: roster update

leo

Rivers rating should increase a little bit and gates rating should have never went down. Dolphins offense should get improved ratings too. Donnie Avery deserves to be a higher rating hes the top rams receiver and only 79?
leo

Rivers rating should increase a little bit and gates rating should have never went down. Dolphins offense should get improved ratings too. Donnie Avery deserves to be a higher rating hes the top rams receiver and only 79?
jason

madden needs to do more to change the team ratings, even with brad johnson in the cowboys are a 96, they shouldnt even be that high with romo in and the colts still a 95? they’re 3-4 , should be 1-6. and even though T.O.s catching rating is an 89 its still too high, hes been targeted 63 times this year and only caught the ball 30 times with too many 2 handed drops. and ive tried almost everything and whatever play it is the steelers(maybe other teams too, ive only seen the steelers do it) run with 1 WR, 3TE, and 1 RB where heath miller runs a streak and then almost immediately throwing him the ball is almost unstoppable, its nearly impossible to intercept and the only way to remotely cover it is doing it yourself and even then it pretty much takes a perfectly timed hit
GO TITANS!
jason

madden needs to do more to change the team ratings, even with brad johnson in the cowboys are a 96, they shouldnt even be that high with romo in and the colts still a 95? they’re 3-4 , should be 1-6. and even though T.O.s catching rating is an 89 its still too high, hes been targeted 63 times this year and only caught the ball 30 times with too many 2 handed drops. and ive tried almost everything and whatever play it is the steelers(maybe other teams too, ive only seen the steelers do it) run with 1 WR, 3TE, and 1 RB where heath miller runs a streak and then almost immediately throwing him the ball is almost unstoppable, its nearly impossible to intercept and the only way to remotely cover it is doing it yourself and even then it pretty much takes a perfectly timed hit
GO TITANS!
jason

also the whole injured players thing is stupid. after week one when VY and others went down they had them injured for a certain amount of weeks and you couldnt sub them in. what happened to that?
jason

also the whole injured players thing is stupid. after week one when VY and others went down they had them injured for a certain amount of weeks and you couldnt sub them in. what happened to that?
Justin tuck

Doesnt change the fact this game is horrible and ESPN NFL 2k5 is still better than this ****!
Justin tuck

Doesnt change the fact this game is horrible and ESPN NFL 2k5 is still better than this ****!
Uk II Gamer

A lot of the top teams offensive lines need both increasing and decreasing. Steelers, Cowboys need knocking down.
Uk II Gamer

A lot of the top teams offensive lines need both increasing and decreasing. Steelers, Cowboys need knocking down.
Willy2535

yeah good call on the Locklyer, Willis thing, Willis has played soo much better than Locklyer and deserves the starting spot, our rushing was ranked 7th in the league when we had Willis starting. Now that Locklyer is back weve dropped to 13th
Willy2535

yeah good call on the Locklyer, Willis thing, Willis has played soo much better than Locklyer and deserves the starting spot, our rushing was ranked 7th in the league when we had Willis starting. Now that Locklyer is back weve dropped to 13th
Willy2535

and when will the update be able to be downloaded?
Willy2535

and when will the update be able to be downloaded?
jokeer

whats happen to the redskins only two guys went up BY ONE wheres PORTIS in this weeks update

and wft is up with dallas still not going down T.O is bad (i know and the CB and back up QB ratings going down but how about tony romo going down and wheres the Pats in this weeks update also Madden 10 not buyin im done after this year until i see some improvements on rosters
jokeer

whats happen to the redskins only two guys went up BY ONE wheres PORTIS in this weeks update

and wft is up with dallas still not going down T.O is bad (i know and the CB and back up QB ratings going down but how about tony romo going down and wheres the Pats in this weeks update also Madden 10 not buyin im done after this year until i see some improvements on rosters
jokeer

2k5 will always be better than madden
jokeer

2k5 will always be better than madden
http://www.giants.com/ diewreck

[quote comment="43628"]Whats up with the comboys still not losing points…..they barely beat a descent team in tampa???? oh and some love for clinton portis[/quote]

I got a better question for yah it’s plain and obvious the madden gods want dallass to be the best team in the nfc or in nfc east take your pick.

While scanrick goes up in points due to his superb 18 tackles in 8 games.

The Giants put up the best fight football has seen this year in the knockdown dragout that was the Giants – Steelers, Giants win

Polamalu and Smith while I respect both player’s game their ratings go up in points no Giants player (the winners mind you) went up in points.
Really confused what stat system is used to base what player goes up how many points.
http://www.giants.com diewreck

[quote comment="43628"]Whats up with the comboys still not losing points…..they barely beat a descent team in tampa???? oh and some love for clinton portis[/quote]

I got a better question for yah it’s plain and obvious the madden gods want dallass to be the best team in the nfc or in nfc east take your pick.

While scanrick goes up in points due to his superb 18 tackles in 8 games.

The Giants put up the best fight football has seen this year in the knockdown dragout that was the Giants – Steelers, Giants win

Polamalu and Smith while I respect both player’s game their ratings go up in points no Giants player (the winners mind you) went up in points.
Really confused what stat system is used to base what player goes up how many points.
ejnfl24

[quote comment="43724"]madden needs to do more to change the team ratings, even with brad johnson in the cowboys are a 96, they shouldnt even be that high with romo in and the colts still a 95? they’re 3-4 , should be 1-6. and even though T.O.s catching rating is an 89 its still too high, hes been targeted 63 times this year and only caught the ball 30 times with too many 2 handed drops. and ive tried almost everything and whatever play it is the steelers(maybe other teams too, ive only seen the steelers do it) run with 1 WR, 3TE, and 1 RB where heath miller runs a streak and then almost immediately throwing him the ball is almost unstoppable, its nearly impossible to intercept and the only way to remotely cover it is doing it yourself and even then it pretty much takes a perfectly timed hit
GO TITANS![/quote]
They don’t edit team’s overall rating. It will be whatever it is until Madden 2010.
ejnfl24

[quote comment="43724"]madden needs to do more to change the team ratings, even with brad johnson in the cowboys are a 96, they shouldnt even be that high with romo in and the colts still a 95? they’re 3-4 , should be 1-6. and even though T.O.s catching rating is an 89 its still too high, hes been targeted 63 times this year and only caught the ball 30 times with too many 2 handed drops. and ive tried almost everything and whatever play it is the steelers(maybe other teams too, ive only seen the steelers do it) run with 1 WR, 3TE, and 1 RB where heath miller runs a streak and then almost immediately throwing him the ball is almost unstoppable, its nearly impossible to intercept and the only way to remotely cover it is doing it yourself and even then it pretty much takes a perfectly timed hit
GO TITANS![/quote]
They don’t edit team’s overall rating. It will be whatever it is until Madden 2010.
ejnfl24

[quote comment="43723"]Rivers rating should increase a little bit and gates rating should have never went down.[/quote]Agreed 100%.
ejnfl24

[quote comment="43723"]Rivers rating should increase a little bit and gates rating should have never went down.[/quote]Agreed 100%.
r00tabaga

[quote comment="43644"]Why hasn’t Philip Rivers got a ratings up. He’s statistically the best QB in the league.[/quote]

Maybe when he stops throwing 4th qtr interceptions….
r00tabaga

[quote comment="43644"]Why hasn’t Philip Rivers got a ratings up. He’s statistically the best QB in the league.[/quote]

Maybe when he stops throwing 4th qtr interceptions….
r00tabaga

D. Avery should get to the 80′s I think. At least Madden is CONSISTANTLY putting these updates out. Last year was annoying to say the least.

BTW, if L.T. is banged up and not 100% he should drop considerably. Our Bills held him to 40 yds! When he gets better, then raise his rating…

…and the Phins are my most hated team by far (over-rated Dallas #2) but they should get a little more luv from EA besides just Porter……..
r00tabaga

D. Avery should get to the 80′s I think. At least Madden is CONSISTANTLY putting these updates out. Last year was annoying to say the least.

BTW, if L.T. is banged up and not 100% he should drop considerably. Our Bills held him to 40 yds! When he gets better, then raise his rating…

…and the Phins are my most hated team by far (over-rated Dallas #2) but they should get a little more luv from EA besides just Porter……..
http://www.giants.com/ diewreck

Andre Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald should be the only 99 Ovr WRs
with honorable mentions to like 10 others none are named Randy or Terrell or Chad
Shaun Rodgers and Albert Haynesworth should be the only 99 DTs although the Williams boys and Fred Robbins have gr8 stats.

Drew Brees should be highest QB none should be 99

Portis is as close it comes to a 99 ovr RB

Giants – Titans – Redskins are the best O-lines in football these guys like Dallas and Seattle with guys in the high 90′s on their line are based on predicitions and potential not stats it really needs adjustments.

Really confused I really like some players on certain teams but really dunno how they get the ratings they have. I love Julius Peppers a gr8 talent and hella gr8 athlete but as far as production goes (no comment) Justin Tuck on the other hand stats are what they are but Tuck is a 94 and peppers is a 96 I could go on for days on these.
Jeremy Shockey is a 94 and Owen Daniels is an 88 I think I just threw up in my mouth WTH is up with that?
Demarcus Ware is a 98 to take nothing away from a gr8 player that he is Joey Porter is a 90 WoW !!!!
Trufant and Newman are both 94 and Darrele Revis, Ike Taylor and Deshea Townsend are 89 Can you believe it?
Adrian Wilson continues to be a 96 which he deserves but Jermaine Phillips is an 88 impossible.
Okay I’ll stop not because Im running out of scenarios but if I make it too long some may not read.
But I think we all agree these stats really need an overhaul. If someone has a nice rookie career that does not mean they deserve to be a 90+ player throughout their career.
http://www.giants.com diewreck

Andre Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald should be the only 99 Ovr WRs
with honorable mentions to like 10 others none are named Randy or Terrell or Chad
Shaun Rodgers and Albert Haynesworth should be the only 99 DTs although the Williams boys and Fred Robbins have gr8 stats.

Drew Brees should be highest QB none should be 99

Portis is as close it comes to a 99 ovr RB

Giants – Titans – Redskins are the best O-lines in football these guys like Dallas and Seattle with guys in the high 90′s on their line are based on predicitions and potential not stats it really needs adjustments.

Really confused I really like some players on certain teams but really dunno how they get the ratings they have. I love Julius Peppers a gr8 talent and hella gr8 athlete but as far as production goes (no comment) Justin Tuck on the other hand stats are what they are but Tuck is a 94 and peppers is a 96 I could go on for days on these.
Jeremy Shockey is a 94 and Owen Daniels is an 88 I think I just threw up in my mouth WTH is up with that?
Demarcus Ware is a 98 to take nothing away from a gr8 player that he is Joey Porter is a 90 WoW !!!!
Trufant and Newman are both 94 and Darrele Revis, Ike Taylor and Deshea Townsend are 89 Can you believe it?
Adrian Wilson continues to be a 96 which he deserves but Jermaine Phillips is an 88 impossible.
Okay I’ll stop not because Im running out of scenarios but if I make it too long some may not read.
But I think we all agree these stats really need an overhaul. If someone has a nice rookie career that does not mean they deserve to be a 90+ player throughout their career.
smokez4Dayz

Leon Washington, Shaun Ellis, Run Block of the offensive line, Pass Rush of our LBs, Jets on a pace for 60+ sacks as a team. Cotchery is faster than 89spd and plays faster too. Drew Coleman dimeback is better than rated.

Being Fair, if Brett doesnt get downgraded for mistakes in a new offense, Ghoulston shouldn’t lose ratings because B.Thomas/C.Pace are having great seasons, and he’s learning a new position. None of these draft picks have been stellar, maybe AVERY with the rams.

Go Jets. Bills are our first big win this year, write it down. the Jets wouldn’t lose on my birthday.
smokez4Dayz

Leon Washington, Shaun Ellis, Run Block of the offensive line, Pass Rush of our LBs, Jets on a pace for 60+ sacks as a team. Cotchery is faster than 89spd and plays faster too. Drew Coleman dimeback is better than rated.

Being Fair, if Brett doesnt get downgraded for mistakes in a new offense, Ghoulston shouldn’t lose ratings because B.Thomas/C.Pace are having great seasons, and he’s learning a new position. None of these draft picks have been stellar, maybe AVERY with the rams.

Go Jets. Bills are our first big win this year, write it down. the Jets wouldn’t lose on my birthday.
TaylorH

Wow no update for CP best running back in the NFL and how is Roddy White a 92 and Santana Moss only a 88 WTF EA suck a dick
TaylorH

Wow no update for CP best running back in the NFL and how is Roddy White a 92 and Santana Moss only a 88 WTF EA suck a dick
BiggieFatz

[quote comment="43703"]I can’t honestly say anyone from (for most of the season no D)allas needs to be dropped. If you were playing a realistic game and took out all the injured players on the team they would be half bums. As a Giants fan all I can say is if corey webster shutsdown T.O. this weekend and our pass rush kills the Bollinger or Johnson then there are only to things that should happen. 1. the cowgirls Oline go down or 2. the Giants D increases. This should be a big game for madden fans….bigger than it is for the real teams *rolls eyes*[/quote]
how can you even attempt to judge your corners against dallas receivers when the cowboys QB can’t even get the ball to them. if you as a giants fan want to judge your secondary do it december 14 when dallas plays you guys with a capable QB. even though I am a diehard cowboy fan I still think the giants are gonna win sunday 27-10. gosh that hurts.
BiggieFatz

[quote comment="43703"]I can’t honestly say anyone from (for most of the season no D)allas needs to be dropped. If you were playing a realistic game and took out all the injured players on the team they would be half bums. As a Giants fan all I can say is if corey webster shutsdown T.O. this weekend and our pass rush kills the Bollinger or Johnson then there are only to things that should happen. 1. the cowgirls Oline go down or 2. the Giants D increases. This should be a big game for madden fans….bigger than it is for the real teams *rolls eyes*[/quote]
how can you even attempt to judge your corners against dallas receivers when the cowboys QB can’t even get the ball to them. if you as a giants fan want to judge your secondary do it december 14 when dallas plays you guys with a capable QB. even though I am a diehard cowboy fan I still think the giants are gonna win sunday 27-10. gosh that hurts.
r00tabaga

[quote comment="43745"]Leon Washington, Shaun Ellis, Run Block of the offensive line, Pass Rush of our LBs, Jets on a pace for 60+ sacks as a team. Cotchery is faster than 89spd and plays faster too. Drew Coleman dimeback is better than rated.

Being Fair, if Brett doesnt get downgraded for mistakes in a new offense, Ghoulston shouldn’t lose ratings because B.Thomas/C.Pace are having great seasons, and he’s learning a new position. None of these draft picks have been stellar, maybe AVERY with the rams.

Go Jets. Bills are our first big win this year, write it down. the Jets wouldn’t lose on my birthday.[/quote]

Buffalo 34
Jets 28

Let’s see…
you lost to the Raiders…and we beat the Raiders
you lost to the Chargers…and we beat the Chargers

but we lost to the Fins and Cards on the road and you beat those 2 teams.

soooooo let’s go to the records……4-3 & 5-2
plus we’re undefeated at home……….Happy B-day, but sorry the J-E-T-S are gonna be .500 after this one kid!
r00tabaga

[quote comment="43745"]Leon Washington, Shaun Ellis, Run Block of the offensive line, Pass Rush of our LBs, Jets on a pace for 60+ sacks as a team. Cotchery is faster than 89spd and plays faster too. Drew Coleman dimeback is better than rated.

Being Fair, if Brett doesnt get downgraded for mistakes in a new offense, Ghoulston shouldn’t lose ratings because B.Thomas/C.Pace are having great seasons, and he’s learning a new position. None of these draft picks have been stellar, maybe AVERY with the rams.

Go Jets. Bills are our first big win this year, write it down. the Jets wouldn’t lose on my birthday.[/quote]

Buffalo 34
Jets 28

Let’s see…
you lost to the Raiders…and we beat the Raiders
you lost to the Chargers…and we beat the Chargers

but we lost to the Fins and Cards on the road and you beat those 2 teams.

soooooo let’s go to the records……4-3 & 5-2
plus we’re undefeated at home……….Happy B-day, but sorry the J-E-T-S are gonna be .500 after this one kid!
BiggieFatz

[quote comment="43724"]madden needs to do more to change the team ratings, even with brad johnson in the cowboys are a 96, they shouldnt even be that high with romo in and the colts still a 95? they’re 3-4 , should be 1-6. and even though T.O.s catching rating is an 89 its still too high, hes been targeted 63 times this year and only caught the ball 30 times with too many 2 handed drops. and ive tried almost everything and whatever play it is the steelers(maybe other teams too, ive only seen the steelers do it) run with 1 WR, 3TE, and 1 RB where heath miller runs a streak and then almost immediately throwing him the ball is almost unstoppable, its nearly impossible to intercept and the only way to remotely cover it is doing it yourself and even then it pretty much takes a perfectly timed hit
GO TITANS![/quote]

I don’t think that a teams overall ratings mean anything on the field after updates. they never change.
BiggieFatz

[quote comment="43724"]madden needs to do more to change the team ratings, even with brad johnson in the cowboys are a 96, they shouldnt even be that high with romo in and the colts still a 95? they’re 3-4 , should be 1-6. and even though T.O.s catching rating is an 89 its still too high, hes been targeted 63 times this year and only caught the ball 30 times with too many 2 handed drops. and ive tried almost everything and whatever play it is the steelers(maybe other teams too, ive only seen the steelers do it) run with 1 WR, 3TE, and 1 RB where heath miller runs a streak and then almost immediately throwing him the ball is almost unstoppable, its nearly impossible to intercept and the only way to remotely cover it is doing it yourself and even then it pretty much takes a perfectly timed hit
GO TITANS![/quote]

I don’t think that a teams overall ratings mean anything on the field after updates. they never change.
DOug

Why no love for NYG?

We manhandled the Steelers on both sides of the ball and only the refs kept Pit in the game.

Steve Smith
O line
Derrick Ward
James butler
Ryan Khel
Mathias Kiwanuka

What about Clinton Portis
How about the Cowboys losing points for sucking
how about the Titans getting more love
How about Westbrook getting more love
The Rams have been playing tough they need love
Lots of players of and teams being ignored.
DOug

Why no love for NYG?

We manhandled the Steelers on both sides of the ball and only the refs kept Pit in the game.

Steve Smith
O line
Derrick Ward
James butler
Ryan Khel
Mathias Kiwanuka

What about Clinton Portis
How about the Cowboys losing points for sucking
how about the Titans getting more love
How about Westbrook getting more love
The Rams have been playing tough they need love
Lots of players of and teams being ignored.
r00tabaga

Somebody mentioned team chemistry a few days ago and I love the idea. Basically there’s a plus-5, minus-5 range and if a team is on a 3 game win streak, all players get a ratings boost of +4 or whatever. If a team is playing as expected they wouldn’t see a change of course. But w/the Cowboys or Bengals right now, all players would see an equal drop in ratings across the board and Dallas’ overall rating would be like 91 instead of 96. Maybe you could mention this to EA reps Pasta for next year!!!!!
r00tabaga

Somebody mentioned team chemistry a few days ago and I love the idea. Basically there’s a plus-5, minus-5 range and if a team is on a 3 game win streak, all players get a ratings boost of +4 or whatever. If a team is playing as expected they wouldn’t see a change of course. But w/the Cowboys or Bengals right now, all players would see an equal drop in ratings across the board and Dallas’ overall rating would be like 91 instead of 96. Maybe you could mention this to EA reps Pasta for next year!!!!!
r00tabaga

…and people like Brady who are on IR are still being used online at their “healthy” ratings. Again, somebody mentioned making them available for online play but with a rating of only 50. Brady can’t even walk right now but all you have to do is plug him in and he’s F’n Superman again. Not very realistic.
r00tabaga

…and people like Brady who are on IR are still being used online at their “healthy” ratings. Again, somebody mentioned making them available for online play but with a rating of only 50. Brady can’t even walk right now but all you have to do is plug him in and he’s F’n Superman again. Not very realistic.
TJ

y dont jeff garcia get any love. hes the best qb in the nfl at extending plays
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y dont jeff garcia get any love. hes the best qb in the nfl at extending plays
OBC

I appreciate the update on Chris Gamble and Lucas. It is deserved but the past couple weeks you guys have ( for lack of a better word) shafted the panthers offensive and defensive lines.

The panthers o-line has only allowed 1 sack in 4 games despite not having their starting center(Kalil) and starting RT(Otah). Kendrick Vincent really deserves and update. He is rated 79 OVR yet he has exceeded expectations for the panthers and has played very well. He and Wharton have been the anchor of that line all season.

I still haven’t figured out why there has been no update on Jeff Otah. He rated 79 ovr in madden, yet he has consistently dominated his man when he is on the field. He has had ankle issues and has not played for a few weeks. Though if he was playing i would trust you guys would have updated him by now, well maybe not. Charles Godfrey has played very well this season. He should go up a few points.
OBC

I appreciate the update on Chris Gamble and Lucas. It is deserved but the past couple weeks you guys have ( for lack of a better word) shafted the panthers offensive and defensive lines.

The panthers o-line has only allowed 1 sack in 4 games despite not having their starting center(Kalil) and starting RT(Otah). Kendrick Vincent really deserves and update. He is rated 79 OVR yet he has exceeded expectations for the panthers and has played very well. He and Wharton have been the anchor of that line all season.

I still haven’t figured out why there has been no update on Jeff Otah. He rated 79 ovr in madden, yet he has consistently dominated his man when he is on the field. He has had ankle issues and has not played for a few weeks. Though if he was playing i would trust you guys would have updated him by now, well maybe not. Charles Godfrey has played very well this season. He should go up a few points.