Are Rookies Overrated in Madden NFL 13?

[Lodeus]

99% of the players in Madden are overrated.

[Tyrant8RDFL]

I use to think in the past that rookies were underated to\ many times, so I like the fact that they are getting some love, and become a joy to use in the game.

Remember this all can be adjusted with the roster updates.

[LambertandHam]

While obviously happy that DeCastro has a high rating as a rookie OG, I tend to look more at individual ratings compared to that shiny high OVR. Some, even DeCastro, do need to be toned down.

[Ueauvan]

the physicals need to be derived from the combine/pro days/workouts. you then have your limits for each position.CJ has been the fastest for years at 4.28? given he has got older and pads then the best would be 4.4-4.5? that becomes your 95 say then base off that. build in a calculation for age since combine and an amount for pads instead of none. i have no doubt that some players times will differ less with pads than others, probably the bigger guys. wunderlic can hint along with gpa to awr/prc.

disengage over to be a projected or value number. the individual stats are more important for a position

[Boling4Humor]

with these high ratings, i bet we're going to see a lot of current players replaced or wiped away from future seasons and replaced with Madden draft players.

and what about the UDFA takeover, is this addressed in 13? hope so.

[mrprice33]

The only thing that's a bigger waste of time than Madden OVR's is arguing about Madden OVR's. That being said, a lot of these physical/mental ratings need to be scaled way back and spread out more.

[funnyfiggy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ueauvan

the physicals need to be derived from the combine/pro days/workouts. you then have your limits for each position.CJ has been the fastest for years at 4.28? given he has got older and pads then the best would be 4.4-4.5? that becomes your 95 say then base off that. build in a calculation for age since combine and an amount for pads instead of none. i have no doubt that some players times will differ less with pads than others, probably the bigger guys. wunderlic can hint along with gpa to awr/prc. disengage over to be a projected or value number. the individual stats are more important for a position

You do realize that all players get slower with pads on, not just lightweights, and having the fastest time of 4.24 is assumedly the fastest ever, making a 99 speed rating not ridiculous.

The issue is rarely individual ratings, but overall ratings where players are ranked strictly by their scale. For example, I don't care how well my Cover 2 Linebacker rushes the passer, and that shouldn't count towards his overall.

[xxDHAINESxx]

There's no way Brandon Weeden should be rated 3 points below Tannehill. If Weeden was 20-23, he would've been a top 10 pick. He's overlooked because of his age, but that will actually be to his advantage in his rookie season. Given these ratings, I would give Weeden a 76 to start, and Tannehill a 74-75