CPU cutting high draft picks

[burnum]

Teams seem to cut some of the higher touted rookies. Whenever I start a franchise some of this year's higher picks come available as free agents. I've already seen DT Dominique Easley (1st rounder), RB Bishop Sankey (2nd rounder), LB Prince Shembo (4th rounder) and LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (4th rounder).

I get that teams sometimes just cut ties with a former high pick if they don't work out but seeing these guys cut before the regular season of their rookie season is surely not realistic. No team would cut their 1st or 2nd rounder after the preseason, probably not even 3rd or 4th rounders.

[KingV2k3]

It's probably because of their ratings, relative to the rest of the players at their position...

The CPU / AI doesn't seem to value players below the 70 - 75 range...

Do these players fit that OVR paradigm?

Can you think of any other notable examples?

I'd prob just edit them into that range before starting a CCM, if that's the case...

[Zapuda]

Bishop Sankey seems to be this years Andre Ellington. Never not a free agent after week 3 of pre-season.

[burnum]

Quote: Originally Posted by KingV2k3

It's probably because of their ratings, relative to the rest of the players at their position... The CPU / AI doesn't seem to value players below the 70 - 75 range... Do these players fit that OVR paradigm? Can you think of any other notable examples? I'd prob just edit them into that range before starting a CCM, if that's the case...

Yes, that fits. Easley is 74 OVR and Sankey is 75 OVR. Both have loads of potential (physical stats) and just need to develop their intangible stats, which is a lot easier than developing physical stats.

[HozAndMoose]

Quote: Originally Posted by Zapuda

Bishop Sankey seems to be this years Andre Ellington. Never not a free agent after week 3 of pre-season.

Never been a free agent in my test sims.

[Ohdang]

Quote: Originally Posted by HozAndMoose

Never been a free agent in my test sims.

Has been in 2 out of 3 of my franchises.

[PPerfect_CJ]

The only way this will ever get fixed is if they do away with schemes or find a way to have them without affecting the overall ratings. I'm so SICK of seeing guys like De'Anthony Thomas, Devin Hester, Prince Shembo, and even JULIUS PEPPERS get cut. So stupid! I skipped last year's, but I remember in Madden 13, teams would still cut really good, really important players during preseason. The Cowboys would always cut Sean Lee! Nice to know they still haven't figured things out yet. SMH. I reeeally didn't want to have to do 32 team control again to keep things sensible, but yet, here we are. My high hopes for this game are quickly being shot down.