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Your Madden '10 Player Ratings Are Out

Found May 27, 2009 on Awful Announcing Inactive:
PLAYERS: Nnamdi Asomugha,  Albert Haynesworth,  Ed Reed,  Philip Rivers,  Peyton Manning,  Tom Brady,  Drew Brees,  Kurt Warner,  Ben Roethlisberger,  Carson Palmer,  Jay Cutler,  Tony Romo,  Adrian Peterson,  Michael Turner,  Brian Westbrook,  Clinton Portis,  Steven Jackson,  Frank Gore,  Brandon Jacobs,  Thomas Jones,  Larry Fitzgerald,  Andre Johnson,  Steve Smith,  Randy Moss,  Reggie Wayne,  Anquan Boldin,  Roddy White,  Brandon Marshall,  Calvin Johnson,  Terrell Owens,  Tony Gonzalez,  Jason Witten,  Antonio Gates,  Chris Cooley,  Dallas Clark,  Kellen Winslow,  Heath Miller,  John Carlson,  Zach Miller,  Owen Daniels,  Troy Polamalu,  Patrick Willis,  Jared Allen,  Kevin Williams,  Ray Lewis,  Julius Peppers
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders,  Washington Redskins,  Baltimore Ravens,  Pittsburgh Steelers,  Minnesota Vikings,  Dallas Cowboys,  Carolina Panthers


Every year I take great pride in picking apart the Madden player ratings, and this year's crop of scores is pretty darn interesting. The biggest shock has to be Nnamdi Asomugha in a tie as the top defensive player with Albert Haynesworth), Polamalu and Ed Reed, but there are certainly a lot more to debate as well. Two to discuss are Donovan McNabb being higher than Philip Rivers, and DeAngelo Williams tied for the third best RB ahead of Portis, Jackson and Gore. Here are the top ten for each position....

Quarterbacks:

1. Peyton Manning- 99
2. Tom Brady- 98
3. Drew Brees- 97
4. Kurt Warner- 94
5. Ben Roethlisberger- 93
6. Donovan McNabb- 91
7. Philip Rivers- 88
8. Carson Palmer- 87
8. Jay Cutler- 87
8. Tony Romo- 87

Running Backs:

1. Adrian Peterson- 97
2. Michael Turner- 95
3. LaDainian Tomlinson- 94
3. Brian Westbrook- 94
3. DeAngelo Williams- 94
6. Clinton Portis- 93
7. Steven Jackson- 92
8. Frank Gore- 91
9. Brandon Jacobs- 90
9. Thomas Jones- 90

Wide Receivers:

1. Larry Fitzgerald- 99
2. Andre Johnson- 98
3. Steve Smith- 97
4. Randy Moss- 96
5. Reggie Wayne- 95
6. Anquan Boldin- 94
6. Roddy White- 94
8. Brandon Marshall- 92
8. Calvin Johnson- 92
10. Terrell Owens- 91

Tight Ends:

1. Tony Gonzalez- 98
2. Jason Witten- 97
3. Antonio Gates- 95
4. Chris Cooley- 91
4. Dallas Clark- 91
6. Kellen Winslow- 90 7. Heath Miller- 88 8. John Carlson- 87
9. Zach Miller- 86
9. Owen Daniels- 86

Defense:

1. Nnamdi Asomugha (CB, Oakland Raiders)- 99
1. Albert Haynesworth (DT, Washington Redskins) - 99
1. Ed Reed (S, Baltimore Ravens)- 99
1. Troy Polamalu (S, Pittsburgh Steelers)- 99
5. Patrick Willis (LB, San Francisco 49ers)- 98
5. Jared Allen (DE, Minnesota Vikings)- 98
5. DeMarcus Ware (LB, Dallas Cowboys)- 98
8. Kevin Williams (DT, Minnesota Vikings)- 97
8. Ray Lewis (LB, Baltimore Ravens)- 97
8. Julius Peppers (DE, Carolina Panthers)- 97

Madden '10 Ratings (ESPN Video Games)
Original Story: http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2...
Comments 1-50 (of 66):
  • When will people give Asomugha the credit he deserves? I think the 99 is fully justified, he is the most effective shut-down corner in the league. Rivers gets hosed just like in real life and Williams is too high.
    by BYOBooyah   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • Agree.
    by ElTato   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • yeah wow...how the hell is calvin johnson a 92 and ranked lower than roddy white??
    by BYOBooyah   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • how the hell is steve smith higher than johnson and moss?
    by khollen   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • steve smith is ridiculous i think hes perfect where hes at
    by BirdsFan536   May 29, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • That Calvin ranking is ab-effing-surd. A 92 can not be justified when you look at his numbers and then look at what he had to work with.

    by Harvey_Bars   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +4 Likes

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  • How is Ware one-dimensional? Will you explain that please? He's not just a pass-rusher. He can also cover in the flat and has good speed. He's a LB, dude. Yes, he was neutralized in the last game against the Eagles, but he led the league in sacks and had a ton of QB pressures.
    by BowlBound   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • Going to base all of that on one game? I saw him run down Donovan McNabb in a Monday night game. This guy is only in his third year. He's only going to get better. And, it wasn't his fault those backs broke loose in that game. It was Ken Hamlin who missed both tackles.
    by BowlBound   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +3 Likes
  • look its multiple id's potter again...so when r u gonna bring out oj mayo again?? haha...actually it looks like u already have considering i have a negative 7 haha...so do u come up with ur names on ur own or does mom help u? haha...u sure do live a sad life u steaming squat haha...by the way, ware is better than any defender u guys have on your "superbowl" squad hahaha
    by Love4DaStar   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • Yeah, when you start getting the mutiple thumbs down and it happens all of a sudden, someone is playing games. I just don't know how the person's mother recognizes them with all of the personalities. I guess she would have a name for each day of the week and one for the holidays , too.
    by BowlBound   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • yall need to chill out... it's fvcking annoying to see half the articles' comments be between Harry potter and his haters. Haters relax, hes just a young gun. HARRY POTTER: ERASE YOUR MULTIPLE ID's THAT SH!T IS STUPID
    by xraycat   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • i don't realy believe you, but whatever. i just wish everyone would stop using multiples. it is retarded.
    by xraycat   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • i'd rather make the playoffs than have one good player on my defense...sorry bud
    by BirdsFan536   May 29, 2009   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • we have more than one good defeneder in dallas but since your a moron and a douche u obviousely wouldn't know that "bud"...and how have those playoffs treated u so far??? couple nfc championship chokes and a superbowl choke...ya go ahead and enjoy that"bud" haha
    by Love4DaStar   May 29, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • I gotta give Jay Ratliff nd Bradie James credit they good
    by eagles4ever05   May 30, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • agree with witten
    by khollen   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • ware is sick nasty, not a 99 though
    by xraycat   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • You guys can have your opinions, but their is only a few 99's in the game. Ware and Witten are great players, I would love to have them on the Eagles, but they are not top 5 players in the league. Maybe top 10.
    by billyho2241   May 29, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • If Ray Lewis was still a 97 would he have sat as a FA for so long?
    by JNeezy76   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Drew Brees should be #1, he was #1 last year. LT should be a shade lower. Calvin Johnson is getting robbed at #8, he should be top 3. Tony G should be lower than Witten and Gates.
    by phillysbc   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • agree DB should be higher, he's a beast! Cal Johnson is not top 3, though it's hard to tell with him being on such a sh!tty team.. im excited to see if him and stafford can make some magical plays. agree on Tony G though, all in all i'd say thumbs up
    by xraycat   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Yea Calvin got robbed I feel bad that was the Lions only hope for having a overall of 80 I also think Brees should be up and Patrick Willis should be 99
    by eagles4ever05   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Zach Miller is a better overall TE than Kellen Wislow and Dallas Clark, both WR's playing TE.

    Miller is a superb run blocker and has 100 rec. for 1222 yards in 2 years playing in Oakland (run first team with inconsistent QB play)

    He is the best offensive player in Oakland and will make the Pro Bowl now T. Gonzalez is out of the AFC.
    by ElTato   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Yea Zac is great
    by eagles4ever05   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Tom Brady should be a 95 just because of the injury. To me an serious injury is the same as a bad season. Which means he shouldnt be rated as high.
    by Noble55   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • HP I REALLY HOPE YOU WERE JUST TRYING TO GET DALLAS FANS UPSET WITH THAT D-WARE COMMENT CAUSE IF NOT THEN YOU EITHER NO NOTHING ABOUT FOOTBALL OR YOU JUST CANT SEE HIS TALENT THROUGH YOUR "GREEN" GOGGLES
    by MONSTER   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Yeah he isn't the best LB in coverage in the league. So I guess in a madden rating system, his overall would be 1-2 points lower.
    by ItsWhatever   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • KNOW*
    by MONSTER   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • plus, yes i know he is a crygirl, but i think witten is better than gonzalez now.
    by khollen   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • ^YES HE IS ..............WHOEVER GIVES OUT THESE RATINGS NEEDS A BEATING
    by MONSTER   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Roddy White rated 94????????
    by dredot595   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +3 Likes
  • yeah i dont know how that happened
    by twiztideagles1   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • agreed i dont even see him as top 10.. wheres my boy Lee Evans at?
    by xraycat   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • where is sheldon brown and asante samuels at
    by twiztideagles1   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • 2 of the best in the league, sheldon only gave up one touchdown last year
    by twiztideagles1   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • they count INTS
    by eagles4ever05   May 30, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Lol .....a guy can't even go out and get 20 sacks these days or they get called one dimensional.....ware can do it ALL...... But I can see why you don't want to admit that........If one of your guys got 20 sacks and I came in here saying his madden rating should be lower I would be attacked and most likely called something along the lines of a crack head LOL
    by MONSTER   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Somebody smoking crack??? Where!!!!!!
    by BowlBound   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • I agree, Ware isn't one dimensional. But when you just keep saying 20 sacks, i think it helps prove HP's point.
    by ItsWhatever   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Troy Polamalu is overrated. He doesn't possess the same coverage ability as Ed Reed.

    Brandon Jacobs is overrated, even at a 90. I see him more as a product of the Giants great offensive line.
    by willardj   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • I don't know. You might want to ask a few of those DB's and LB's that Jacobs has flattened. Yeah, Ed Reed has more coverage ability, but I like the way Polamalu gives 100% and makes plays. He's made some big ones.
    by BowlBound   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Jeremy Shockey? Donde estas? lol
    by JAllen69   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • He's drinking a cold one and snorting a line right about now to get his day started.
    by BowlBound   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options   +2 Likes
  • haha well played
    by BYOBooyah   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • very bad trade by the saints.
    by ItsWhatever   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • Itswhatever.......How do I "keep" bringing up 20 sacks? LOL I brought it up one time ........and I only was trying to make a point that only a cowboy can go out and get 20 sacks and it get spun into a negative while if some dude on ( enter bum team name here ) went out and did the same thing he would be praised.......but that's ok cause I watch every game and I know for a fact that he is faaaaaar from JUST a sack artist......another thing I find funny is the kids who say..... yeah witten is good but not the best I'd put him around 4 or 5th best..... And then one of the guys ahead of him is always some bum TE on there team LOL
    by MONSTER   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • I don't think anyone was spinning it into a negative, even Eagles fans will acknowledge, Ware could be the best pass rusher the leagues seen in a while. It's just when people attacked his coverage skills, you defended him by saying he got 20 sacks which doesn't really help defend his coverage skills. And I guess saying he got 20 sacks twice isn't bringing it up, but you know what i mean, whatever.
    by ItsWhatever   May 28, 2009   Reply   Options  
  • ware = 100 rating
    by MONSTER   May 29, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • roddy white is good..but i dont know if i would put him above calvin johnson thats a stretch
    by BirdsFan536   May 29, 2009   Reply   Options  
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