Von Miller Got Screwed Over in Madden 12

[Amari24]

10. Marcus Gilchrist – CB - SD - 69 OVR

9. Brandon Harris – CB - HOU - 70 OVR

8. Jaiquawn Jarrett – SS - PHI - 71 OVR

7. Chris Conte – FS - CHI - 71 OVR

6. Aaron Williams – CB - BUF - 71 OVR

5. Rahim Moore – FS - DEN - 73 OVR

4. Ras-I Dowling – CB - NE - 74 OVR

3. Jimmy Smith – CB - BAL *- 76 OVR

2. Prince Amukamara – CB - NYG - 81 OVR

1. Patrick Peterson – CB - ARZ - *82 OVR

Here are the top 10 rookie DB rankings. I was surprised Dowling is better than Rahim Moore. And that Prince was a 81 I would think around 78

Those are pretty fair. Moore is a better player than Dowling imo, but it's only a 1-point difference. But I honestly don't care. I'm not letting EA rob me of my $60 anymore.

[beastlyskronk]

10. Marcus Gilchrist – CB - SD - 69 OVR

9. Brandon Harris – CB - HOU - 70 OVR

8. Jaiquawn Jarrett – SS - PHI - 71 OVR

7. Chris Conte – FS - CHI - 71 OVR

6. Aaron Williams – CB - BUF - 71 OVR

5. Rahim Moore – FS - DEN - 73 OVR

4. Ras-I Dowling – CB - NE - 74 OVR

3. Jimmy Smith – CB - BAL *- 76 OVR

2. Prince Amukamara – CB - NYG - 81 OVR

1. Patrick Peterson – CB - ARZ - *82 OVR

Here are the top 10 rookie DB rankings. I was surprised Dowling is better than Rahim Moore. And that Prince was a 81 I would think around 78

Only 1 point between Amukamara and Peterson? It should be a couple points.

I still don't see how Miller's rating is that low. He has great speed and agility, better than just about every LB in the NFL. They must have really messed his awareness up even though that doesn't really do anything if you're using him.

[Hoserman117]

I just think it's dumb that they pretty much do it by draft position. A great player might have fallen because of injury or off the field issues and they'll slap a 60 on him just because he was a 4th/5th rounder.

Either way.... it's gonna take a hell of a demo to make me buy this.

[Amari24]

I just think it's dumb that they pretty much do it by draft position. A great player might have fallen because of injury or off the field issues and they'll slap a 60 on him just because he was a 4th/5th rounder.

Either way.... it's gonna take a hell of a demo to make me buy this.

Alphonso Smith's overall in Madden '10 was higher than Peterson's, and he wasn't even drafted in the top 5. Simply put, EA is clueless. I feel sorry anyone who buys Madden this year.

[johnlimburg]

So Smith is 5 points lesser player than Prince but Smith is only 5 points better than Chris Conte.

[BarkdogRX7]

Who cares what someone is rated! Use him and make him better than a stat says. Roster updates fix this stuff anyhow.

[one5beast]

here are the top 10 Rookie LBs

10. Bruce Carter – OLB - DAL - 67 OVR
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** 9. Kelvin Sheppard – MLB - BUF - 67 OVR
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** 8. Colin McCarthy – MLB - TEN - 67 OVR
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** 7. Martez Wilson – MLB - NO - 68 OVR
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** 6. Brooks Reed – OLB - HOU - 69 OVR
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** 5. Casey Matthews – OLB - PHI - 71 OVR
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** 4. Akeem Ayers – OLB - TEN - 72 OVR
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** 3. Ryan Kerrigan – OLB - WAS - 74 OVR
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** 2. Aldon Smith – OLB - SF - 76 OVR
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** 1. Von Miller – OLB - DEN - 79 OVR

Casey should be lower even with 71 ovrall

[#87Birdman]

Dang no Irving was hoping to pull in 2 top ten LB o well I still like hime more than wilson.

[beastlyskronk]

They really messed up the LBs. Holy crap that is terrible

[#87Birdman]

I really like who they have at number 5 thought he went in like the 4th round or something lol what a joke.

[SoundsOfSuccess]

here are the top 10 Rookie LBs

10. Bruce Carter – OLB - DAL - 67 OVR
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** 9. Kelvin Sheppard – MLB - BUF - 67 OVR
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** 8. Colin McCarthy – MLB - TEN - 67 OVR
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** 7. Martez Wilson – MLB - NO - 68 OVR
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** 6. Brooks Reed – OLB - HOU - 69 OVR
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** 5. Casey Matthews – OLB - PHI - 71 OVR
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** 4. Akeem Ayers – OLB - TEN - 72 OVR
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** 3. Ryan Kerrigan – OLB - WAS - 74 OVR
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** 2. Aldon Smith – OLB - SF - 76 OVR
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** 1. Von Miller – OLB - DEN - 79 OVR

Casey should be lower even with 71 ovrall

Nate Irving > Casey Matthews, let alone Brooks Reed, a top 2nd round pick.

Wut...

[#87Birdman]

Denver Broncos: 74
It's all about who you want as your starting quarterback in Denver. Tim Tebow is 77 overall with 80 speed and 76 throwing accuracy while Kyle Orton is 82 overall with only 64 speed but 85 accuracy. Really depends on how you like to play "Madden." As a guy who likes mobility, I'll take Tebow.

San Diego Chargers: 85
With Philip Rivers clocking in at 96 overall and Antonio Gates at 99, the Chargers are going to be tearing up defenses through the air. The fact that they have three running backs with 90-plus speed doesn't hurt, either.

Kansas City Chiefs: 84
Jamaal Charles was one of the surprises of the "Madden" cover vote, showing strong support throughout his campaign. His reward? EA Sports makes him one of the most feared backs in Madden with 98 speed.

Oakland Raiders: 76
Darrius Heyward-Bey blazes the virtual field with 97 speed but only has a 68 catching rating. That pretty much sums up the team right there. Oh yeah, Shane Lechler is a beast at 98 overall.

http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/blog/_/name/thegamer/id/6786213/afc-west

Here are the ratings for the AFC West teams.

[johnlimburg]

Mathew 71. They must use name recognition on him also.

[BarkdogRX7]

None of this matters, people will play with Philly and run with Vick all day, however I wonder if Tebow is quick enough to scramble with lol

[hardcorebronco]

None of this matters, people will play with Philly and run with Vick all day, however I wonder if Tebow is quick enough to scramble with lol

Not on all-madden lol. Defensive linemen have like a min threshold of like 80 speed, unless your qb has 90 plus speed, you ain't going anywhere. Expect more vick exploitation on xbl.