Top 10 ratings by position

[zack54attack]

Thomas Jones ahead of Forte on the RB list?

WOW

[Spidey]

One season does not a good rating make.

Much like Rodgers. Guys like Forte and Johnson while top 10 last year, need to continue that to get up there. I think thats fair on Maddens part.

[Woy]

Aww man, I like him too, but I don't consider him a top 10 RB....yet. He needs to get better at catching the ball cleanly out of the backfield and working on his blitz pick-up. He's got all of the physical skills, just needs to work on his mental ones.

Yeah I know, I was just throwing some homerism in there like everyone else.

[Aso]

I think Frank Gore is too high up on the list. Then also Ladainian Tomlinson. LT is probably top 5 because of how good he has done in the past. He is not worthy of a 94 rating. Maybe between 89-91. Steve Slaton, Matt Forte, and Chris Johnson were 6, 7, and 8 in the league in rushing yards but not one of them crack the top ten list of running backs.

My Top 10 list of Running Backs would go as follows:

1. Adrian Peterson - 97
2. Michael Turner - 96
3. Deangelo Williams - 95
4. Clinton Portis - 93
4. Brian Westbrook - 93
6. Steve Slaton - 91
6. Matt Forte - 91
6. Thomas Jones - 91
9. Ladainian Tomlinson - 90
9. Chris Johnson - 90

[Woy]

Aso, I'd put Johnson and Forte over Slaton.

[zack54attack]

One season does not a good rating make.

Much like Rodgers. Guys like Forte and Johnson while top 10 last year, need to continue that to get up there. I think thats fair on Maddens part.

LOL. So Madden Rating's are rated on seasons prior to 2009 and not last year? So TJ should have a higher rating that Forte and Johnson because he had good years in 2005 and 2006?


Ratings depend on what the player MAINLY did the previous year, and not every year prior.

[celtsxpatsxsox]

LOL. So Madden Rating's are rated on seasons prior to 2009 and not last year? So TJ should have a higher rating that Forte and Johnson because he had good years in 2005 and 2006?


Ratings depend on what the player MAINLY did the previous year, and not every year prior.

I dont know about madden but I think most games do a three year span for the ratings but the previous year making more of an impact. So might be the same for madden

[Aso]

Aso, I'd put Johnson and Forte over Slaton.

Johnson wasn't as good a receiver out of the backfield compared to Slaton and Johnson benefited from one of the better offensive lines in the league. He also had a good running partner in Lendale White. I think Slaton is underrated because of all the other great weapons on the Texans offense. Then Johnson is looked at as a much better running back because he is the Titans best weapon. I would definitely put Slaton over Chris Johnson.

Now Forte was the Bears leading receiver and rusher and pretty much was the entire Bears offense. Now maybe Slaton benefited from the zone blocking scheme but Forte averaged just 3.9 ypc compared to Slaton's 4.8. Forte also had just 13 more catches and Slaton. I ended up giving them the same overall rating in 91.

[AJay]

Umm yeah last years AFC Leading Yard Rusher shouldn't make the top 10 for a game that is based on last years results? GTFO.

I'll admit that Forte looks to have a better future and Forte is on the rise while Jones career is hitting the later years but yeah AFC Leading Yard Rusher merits a top 10 rating.

[zack54attack]

I dont know about madden but I think most games do a three year span for the ratings but the previous year making more of an impact. So might be the same for madden

Maybe.

In Madden 09, AP was a 95 overall. And that was after his Rookie year.

[celtsxpatsxsox]

Maybe.

In Madden 09, AP was a 95 overall. And that was after his Rookie year.

true but remember the revamped the rating system.

I know some people think players are overrated/underrated but then if you look at the attributes they are around what they should.

[celtsxpatsxsox]

Do u guys think marion the barbarian is worthy of a top 10 running back?

Talent wise probably, stat wise no. If he stays healthy and gets more carries then he will be in the top ten soon.

[dboy_dc]

Do u guys think marion the barbarian is worthy of a top 10 running back?

no but a strong #11... Hell Felix should be top 20...

But the thing that's tripping me out is How Calvin Johnson is only rated 92... EAFuckers

[Spidey]

Then why is Michael Turner #2 on the list of Runningbacks?

Good question.

On one hand Id like to say because he was an above average backup for many years so hes somewhat proven. Atleast more than a rookie sensation.

On the other hand Id like to say that EA has no method to their mayhem.

[Spidey]

LOL. So Madden Rating's are rated on seasons prior to 2009 and not last year? So TJ should have a higher rating that Forte and Johnson because he had good years in 2005 and 2006?


Ratings depend on what the player MAINLY did the previous year, and not every year prior.

Not what I was saying exactly but go ahead and toss those words in my mouth. I'm saying one great year is not always enough. Not saying take their entire past but other things factor in like consistency over the past couple years as celts said. At least that's how it should be IMO. Those now 1 year vets have a ton of room for improvement anyway. They'll be top ten in ratings in a matter of no time in Madden.

Im not gonna defend EA though. Like I said, sometimes there's no reason for how they do it.