Week Nine Ratings Change Suggestions

by pastapadre
Posted November 10th, 2009 at 7:02 am

m10chamberschiefs

Despite EA taking three weeks off from Madden 10 roster updates I wanted to keep this going since it makes it easier to track performances as the weeks go on. Now halfway through the season there are only two undefeated teams though the Colts appear vulnerable due to defensive injuries. On the other end of the spectrum is the Giants who have now lost four straight games and should see that reflected in the ratings when the time comes.

Cedric Benson has now rushed for over 100 yards against the Ravens in both games this year. He is the only RB to rush for 100+ on Baltimore in the last 43 games. He has to be considered one of the best RBs in the league now and deserves a rating in the 90s. Matt Forte is rated an 88, just one point less than Benson, and he has only gone over 100 yards once this year. Clinton Portis is rated a 92 and has only crossed the century mark once as well. Chris Johnson has been unbelievable with 491 yards in just his last three games. He now has the rushing lead ahead of Benson. He should be moving up from his 90 rating.

David Hawthorne has played great in place of Lofa Tatupu and he legitimately could be the best player on the Seahawks defense. In the three games Hawthorne has two sacks, recorded 33 tackles, and has picked off three passes but is only rated a 71. Vince Young hasn’t been great statistically but he has done well enough to help the Titans win their first two games of the season. He’s sure to receive at least a small bump from his 71. Meanwhile Matt Leinart can’t even be trusted in mop-up-duty time and is a 73.

Injury wise from this weekend the next update will include Chris Henry, Thomas Davis, Marlin Jackson, and Bob Sanders hitting the IR. Chris Chambers was released and is now with the Chiefs and Edgerrin James has been released. Larry Johnson has been sent off as well and may be with a new team by the time the next update arrives.

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james

how about some love for the cowboys for once. Jay Ratliff is elite. keith brooking and gerald sensabaugh deserve and upgrade and mike jenkins has been locking down some great WRs. Romo has been one of the top QBs in the league the last 3 weeks. and miles austin still needs a jump.

ThBeNdS

I back all of that... Newman has been playing lights out too.

Racerx

the boys always get love. Please dont say that they need some attention for once. For the past six years they get love regardless of whether its warranted or not.

scoundral

no they dont they never get a break

scoundral

your full of brown stinky stuff up to your eyeballs

N/A

NO BUT Miles Austin should be rated higher than Roy Williams. Not just because of this season, he has always shown potential to be great, even the last couple of years. He should be rated 85 with A potential, while R.Williams should be around 82 with B potential. Also Players that age should still be able to improve. It happens all the time where an older player all of a sudden performs well, so his potential should reflect his stats in Franchise. If Reggie Bush has a breakout year, his potential should adjust to an A even if he doesn't break out until he is 27. By the way, I would move R.Bush to WR anyways, he is baller at that position!

Keith Brooking is solid at best, Sensabaugh could use a SMALL boost, but I agree with Ratliff and Jenkins. Romo should be rated 89-91. But the most interesting are the RB's. All three need boosts, and Barber should be 90. He closes out games and he is a beast. He blocks well and catches better than he is rated.

scoundral

Austin should be a 89, with a speed of 96 and hands 90, jump 90, agility 98

question..

Well, he did have one catch. Sure, jack his rating up even more, especially when no one even knows how good he can be yet.

scoundral

Austin should be a 89, with a speed of 96 and hands 90, jump 90, agility 98

Roy

Romo is solid but no need in a huge increase. Roy Williams is fine where he is at, if the ball gets to him it is pretty much caught. The 3 running backs do need little love. Ogletree needs some speed increase, while I am stating that Miles Austin is the fastest guy on the team, all he does is make plays period. Even when he is not in the gameplan he makes touchdowns. Jay Ratliff needs a boost to speed and breakblock his is a beast. Linebackers needs love. Secondary needs love but hamlin needs no love. Sensabough needs it really bad he is fast strong and a lights out hitter. Dallas Cowboys never really get love, how and the heck does all these people think Dallas get love I been a Cowboys fan for years, I been playing Madden since it was released on Playstation 1, and Cowboys neve got love and do not get it now.

unknown

soooo with the cowboys being the best team in madden last year how is that not a lovefest?...shut up roy ur an idiot

KaeZyd

MIles Austin is a one trick pony. He does not need a bump. He has no skill is a WR just great speed and gets a 2nd or 3rd string corner on him. Put Bailey or anyone with comprible speed he is shut down as proven in 6 of 9 games so far.

Kyle

KaeZyd must never watch Miles play. This was his forst game double teamed and is 50 yard TD catch was TRIPLE TEAMED. He has broken several tackles and HAS ZERO DROPS. He opens everything up for us.

KaeZyd

The catch was not triple teamed you moron. It was a Zone defence where he hit the seam. Then they failed to tackle him. Samuels was hurt and scared to hit, Mikell is a puss and tackles like he is hugging his grandma. Look at him against Seattle Feasably the worst coverage and tackling team in the League and he had what one catch. In the 4th quarter when they were up 20.

Roy

KaeZyd miles austin speed needs a boost you just said that. Atleast as fast as Bailey you said that too. And He has only been starting for four games and has over 600 yds and 7 tds. KaeZyd? you def do not know what you are talking about up by 20? Cowboys could have lost that game went down to the wire. 1 catch for 50yd td is awsome period what did Deshawn Jackson or however you spell his name do. So atleast you and I "KaeZyd" agree Miles needs speed upgrade you said it.

KaeZyd

I was referring to last week against Seattle. But Austins yards are padded. 250 against KC and 170 against ATL far strugeling pass defence. You can give him a 1 or twp point speed boost but that is it. The rest of his games are no better than 3rd stringer Deion Branch is Seattle. two games where a Fast WR plays horrible slow 2nd and 3rd levels should not let him have anything higher thatn 75 OVR and deshaun jackson is overrated in game also.. If any WR deserves a boost this go around its Sims-Walker who is only person keeping that team afloat with help from MJD

Flex

That TD was against Sheldon Brown and was not down the seam. He got Brown to bite on a double move. The Eagle think Austin is good enough since they choose to double him. He has scored every game he has started. His last two game he has went against two good corners in Brown and Trufant.

Roy

I just believe Miles Austin speed should be higher atleast 95! just me! he is football fast!

KaeZyd

HAHA i am a seattle fan and Trufant is not a good corner this year. He was great last year but this year has fell off the radar and if he hadnt been with the team for years Josh wilson would have the #1 spot.

Ron

Brown jumped the route thinking he had safety help. He didn't get fooled by a double move or anything. He just got beat over the top and didn't recognize that his help was not there

scoundral

your the idiot, idiot

scoundral

you are only partially right

@IamYO

Ill agree on the Mike Jenkins, Keith Brooking, Jay Ratliff, and sensebaugh a smidge....Everyone else is fine where they are, coming frm a Cowboys fan..

scoundral

apparently not

scoundral

a-men brother

Pete

I think that Benson should go up but not his speed or agility just his carry, awareness and truck to get him in the 90+ range.

clarksonator

Adrian Peterson ran for 143 yards against the Ravens

cdub326

I'm pretty sure he didn't. They have been saying that Benson is the only one to run for 100 against Baltimore. I haven't checked the box score but I'm certain that Peterson was held under 80.

Pete

Mr. Pasta Padre, I know that you follow the Seattle Seahawks but besides that team who do you think will make it to the Super Bowl this year? Also who do you think will receive the MVP, defensive and rookie awards?

I'm guessing (I know it's a long-shot) San Diego or Cincinnati vs New Orleans. I think too that Benson or Payton Manning will get the MVP, Darren Sharper gets the defensive MVP and Sanchez receives the rookie of the year award.

KaeZyd

Manning cam finish the season undefeated but if Favre keeps playing the same way he is he WILL get it but only if he can finish the season strong and with 30+touchdowns under 10 picks

picadilly

Which is a load of BS given how much more he has to work with than Manning.

BrettFavre has: a D, AP, Harvin

Manning: Dallas Clarke and uhm... Pierre Garcon?

Not that I disagree. BrettFavre just loves the game so much that the media can't help it. Hurray for the BrettFavre hype machine.

Percey Harvin

Pete you wack meet my Friend Percey Harvin!! He deserves Rookie Of The Year more then anyone!!!!

scoundral

you are thinking way too much you might hurt yourself, and there is no Mr Padre dork

panthersfan3

picadilly he also has reggie wayne, joseph addai and even though not a big name austin collie who is pretty freakin good to throw to

DocZulu

It seems like the ratings are too high. When the game first came out they were trumpeting the importance of lower rated players in order to illuminate the unique quality of 90+ players. I'm worried that that by the end of the football season we'll have as many 90's and upper level 80's as we did for Madden 09.

Ovr23

It's because they're not dropping enough guys, particularly the guys in the trenches, but pretty much everyone in general. Some guys like Tory Holt for example have done very little, yet never seem to drop much if at all just because they're a veteran playing mediocre at best.

johnbob

Yeah, they're perfectly willing to raise up-and-comers and surprising guys like Ced Benson but they're obviously still afraid to drop any big-name guys significantly. Wouldn't want to upset the homers I guess? Probably the most glaring is Tomlinson. Guy hasn't had a 100-yard game in almost a full season of games (14-game streak,) has no burst, averages under 4 ypc the last two years, production declining steadily the last 3 years... and he's still what, a 91?

It'll be amusing seeing what EA does with Larry Johnson as well. Two Point Freaking Seven ypc, not even good enough for the Chiefs to deal with his BS anymore... probably lose a point or two in the next update.

What a joke. I've becomed convinced that Tiburon just wants to see how far they can push it before someone higher up at EA actually makes them do some work. This is beyond pathetic and as sad as it is to bitch in blog comments, I for one will never even consider buying another Madden game.

Oh and btw EA just announced a big round of layoffs including at Tiburon so I'm sure we can expect the quality of Madden Roster Update Plus New Bugs '11 to be the crappiest one yet. Ah well. Same as every year.

BlackNGold

Steelers entire O-Line needs a boost. Santonio could use a boost with the way he abused Champ Bailey. Rookie Mike Wallace continues to impress and deserves an increase. Tyrone Carter and Keyaron Fox also need increases as they didn't play like 2nd string guys. Brett Kiesel needs a big boost. He didn't look like a 3rd stringer. The way they played you wouldn't know Pitt was missing 3 starters.

rw35

i totally agree with you but dont forget ben and menedhall

Stud

Mendenhall was a beast last night, avg 7 yds a carry. Lot's to do with the O line, but give my boy credit.

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