2014 NFL Offseason Thread

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Defense?

Our defense will be better this year, significantly.

 

[Vice]

So EA has begun releasing Madden 15 player ratings over the past two days, and here's a look at the top rated rookies' overall ratings from the 10th highest rookie to the highest. (13 players rated because of ties)
Zack Martin/Cowboys/78
Mike Evans/Bucs/78
Darqueze Denard/Bengals/78
Blake Bortles/Jaguars/78
Taylor Lewan/Titans/79
Calvin Pryor/Jets/79
Hs'Sean Clinton Dix/Packers/79
Aaron Donald/Rams/79
Sammy Watkins/Bills/80
Jake Matthews/Falcons/81
Khalil Mack/Raiders/81
Greg Robinson/Rams/83
Jadeveon Clowney/Texans/83

A bit surprised that C.J. Mosely isn't on this list, as he was considered one of the most NFL-ready prospects this year.
Along with this, they just released the top 5 QBs with a bit of analysis.
PEYTON MANNING
DENVER BRONCOS
98 OVR

Moore on Manning: Peyton’s arm strength may be trending down (86 THP), but everything else about him is still legendary. The five-time NFL MVP boasts 99 AWR (ranked first in NFL), 99 Short Accuracy (first), 96 Medium Throw Accuracy (first), 88 Deep Accuracy (fourth), and 98 Play Action (first).

AARON RODGERS
GREEN BAY PACKERS
98 OVR

Moore on Rodgers: Some people are surprised to see Rodgers tied with Peyton at 98 OVR after an injury-plagued 2013 season. But he still maintains 80 SPD and 94 THP, which helps him overall. He's not as accurate as Peyton, however, with 92 Short/88 Medium/90 Deep (ranked first in NFL).

DREW BREES
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
96 OVR

Moore on Rodgers: Brees is ranked second in Short and Medium Accuracy ratings. He falls to 81 Deep Accuracy (ranked 17th in NFL) after a rough 2013 season where he hit only 40.3% of deep passes according to Pro Football Focus.

RUSSELL WILSON
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
93 OVR

Moore on Wilson: Being 5’11” doesn’t hurt Russell Wilson one bit in the Madden NFL 15 ratings. He is the ultimate dual threat with his 86 SPD (ranked eighth in NFL for QBs), 90 AGI (seventh), 92 ACC (second), and 93 Throw Power. Don’t be afraid to throw it deep (89 Deep Accuracy, ranked third) and on the run (fifth) with Wilson as well, he can do it all.

TOM BRADY
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
93 OVR

Moore on Brady: Brady still has it. His 99 AWR is tied with Peyton for best in the NFL, and his 94 Short Accuracy (third), Medium Accuracy (fourth), and 93 Throw Power are all elite. There are plenty of reasons to NOT give up on Touchdown Tom quite yet.

To my knowledge, more ratings should be released fairly often.

 

[TheTNHMaster]

So EA has begun releasing Madden 15 player ratings over the past two days, and here's a look at the top rated rookies' overall ratings from the 10th highest rookie to the highest. (13 players rated because of ties)
Zack MartinCowboys78
Mike EvansBucs78
Darqueze DenardBengals78
Blake BortlesJaguars78
Taylor LewanTitans79
Calvin PryorJets79
Hs'Sean Clinton DixPackers79
Aaron DonaldRams79
Sammy WatkinsBills80
Jake MatthewsFalcons81
Khalil MackRaiders81
Greg RobinsonRams83
Jadeveon ClowneyTexans83

A bit surprised that C.J. Mosely isn't on this list, as he was considered one of the most NFL-ready prospects this year.
Along with this, they just released the top 5 QBs with a bit of analysis.
PEYTON MANNING
DENVER BRONCOS
98 OVR

Moore on Manning: Peyton’s arm strength may be trending down (86 THP), but everything else about him is still legendary. The five-time NFL MVP boasts 99 AWR (ranked first in NFL), 99 Short Accuracy (first), 96 Medium Throw Accuracy (first), 88 Deep Accuracy (fourth), and 98 Play Action (first).

AARON RODGERS
GREEN BAY PACKERS
98 OVR

Moore on Rodgers: Some people are surprised to see Rodgers tied with Peyton at 98 OVR after an injury-plagued 2013 season. But he still maintains 80 SPD and 94 THP, which helps him overall. He's not as accurate as Peyton, however, with 92 Short/88 Medium/90 Deep (ranked first in NFL).

DREW BREES
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
96 OVR

Moore on Rodgers: Brees is ranked second in Short and Medium Accuracy ratings. He falls to 81 Deep Accuracy (ranked 17th in NFL) after a rough 2013 season where he hit only 40.3% of deep passes according to Pro Football Focus.

RUSSELL WILSON
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
93 OVR

Moore on Wilson: Being 5’11” doesn’t hurt Russell Wilson one bit in the Madden NFL 15 ratings. He is the ultimate dual threat with his 86 SPD (ranked eighth in NFL for QBs), 90 AGI (seventh), 92 ACC (second), and 93 Throw Power. Don’t be afraid to throw it deep (89 Deep Accuracy, ranked third) and on the run (fifth) with Wilson as well, he can do it all.

TOM BRADY
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
93 OVR

Moore on Brady: Brady still has it. His 99 AWR is tied with Peyton for best in the NFL, and his 94 Short Accuracy (third), Medium Accuracy (fourth), and 93 Throw Power are all elite. There are plenty of reasons to NOT give up on Touchdown Tom quite yet.

To my knowledge, more ratings should be released fairly often.

I'm still trying to figure out why Wilson is tied with Brady

 

[Vice]

I'm still trying to figure out why Wilson is tied with Brady

Seems like some Seattle bandwagoners made their way into the development team

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

madden is dog shit. it hasn't been worth a damn since Ps2 days

 

[Snowman1]

Russell Wilson does everything well. If they still have that "Swagger" rating Wilson is off the charts.

And we all know he's more clutch. :jeritroll:

Well Dravice, just in time for training camp Bernard Pierce has been cleared for practice. Also I was reading on the Ravens' website that Darian Stewart was actually pretty good in St. Louis, the dude was just rarely healthy.

 

[Vice]

Just hoping he can stay healthy with us. Gotta wonder if T.Brooks will be able to take over if Stewart goes down

 

[Varus]

terrible overalls

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

remember on Madden 25 when you start a franchise it would scramble the ratings for a bunch of players?

seriously the worst sports franchise ever is Madden on 360/PS3

 

[TheTNHMaster]

remember on Madden 25 when you start a franchise it would scramble the ratings for a bunch of players?

seriously the worst sports franchise ever is Madden on 360/PS3

That had to do with playbooks and how they fit the team scheme.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

That had to do with playbooks and how they fit the team scheme.

yea and it was terrible

 

[TheTNHMaster]

yea and it was terrible

Won't disagree with that.

If I want an all 99 team made out of Tim Tebows and Jamarcus Russels, let me.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

It was stupid because it pigeon holed players and split hairs between systems that realistically were very similar but they made them out to be night and day. ie certain guys can fit in any system or the difference between the different 4-3 systems they had was negligible but in game it dramatically shifted player ratings

 

[Snowman1]

Odell Beckham has tweaked his hamstring and will miss much of camp. Giants RG Chris Snee has retired, leaving the O-Line in worse shape than before. Andre Williams is getting the first crack at goal-line work ahead of Rashad Jennings, who's splitting carries with David Wilson for the early down work...

All of a sudden the entire Giants' roster feels undraftable in fantasy

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Odell Beckham has tweaked his hamstring and will miss much of camp. Giants RG Chris Snee has retired, leaving the O-Line in worse shape than before. Andre Williams is getting the first crack at goal-line work ahead of Rashad Jennings, who's splitting carries with David Wilson for the early down work...

All of a sudden the entire Giants' roster feels undraftable in fantasy

I would take Cruz as the ~15th WR off the board, as a low end 2 or high end 3. outside of him. yuck