Madden 12 1st Round Rookie Ratings

[Broncos86]

From what I've read, Newton isn't too big on studying and was late to meetings. And don't forget: in the offense he ran, the coaches simply held up a sign with a number on it and that was the play. He didn't have to memorize or understand complicated plays, audibles, etc. He's going to have make up a lot of studying.

[hkwforAUTigers]

Quote: Originally Posted by Broncos86

From what I've read, Newton isn't too big on studying and was late to meetings. And don't forget: in the offense he ran, the coaches simply held up a sign with a number on it and that was the play. He didn't have to memorize or understand complicated plays, audibles, etc. He's going to have make up a lot of studying.

Haven't heard anything on late to meetings; other then that that is why IMO he should be used sparingly for a year or two. I am all in for getting a veteran (McNabb????) and letting him learn the tricks of the trade.

The aspect that people forget about Cam learning offenses is that he learned 3 of them in 4 years. I dont know about how well he knew the playbook in Florida, but he learned the Blinn Juco playbook in 1 year and won the Juco NC, and then went to Auburn, where the offense is based on execution and having years under your belt is a major plus and won the NC again.
Even someone as skilled as Tim Tebow had the advantage of learning the offense at UF for a year before playing full time; Newton was able to come in, and in the first year in an offense, blow away the record books and win the Heisman trophy.
His learning curve is exceptional as well; his progression as the season continued grew exponentially. As Auburn Offensive Coordinator Gus Malzahn said numerous times, he never makes the same mistake twice.

[Alter Eg0]

Since I'm a Skins fan I'll guess Ryan Kerrigan.

Ryan Kerrigan - OLB
Overall - 79
Spd. 82 , Acc. 79, Strength 86, AWR 72, Tkl 72, Power Mover 84, Fin Move 75
Sta. 84

What does that look like? 4.7 speed, 31 bench reps, Good Awr, High Motor

[Lodeus]

All rookies ratings should be in the 70s or lower.

[hkwforAUTigers]

Nice on Kerrigan. Agree 100%.

Anyone have opinions on Gabbert vs Locker? Who will be rated better? How about Ponder? I'm very interested to see how all these QBs compare.

[Vikefan24]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lodeus

All rookies ratings should be in the 70s or lower.

No they shouldn't

[Broncos86]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lodeus

All rookies ratings should be in the 70s or lower.

I would give Patrick Peterson and Von Miller high 70s ratings for overall. Perhaps 78 or 79. Cam Newton, I'd give a mid - to - high 60s, just because of his awareness and accuracy.

[hkwforAUTigers]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lodeus

All rookies ratings should be in the 70s or lower.

I agree- but only if there is a good progression system.
That being said it frustrates me when all the rookies come in as physical beasts with low awareness, or how none of the rookies have even decent awareness when some should (Peterson's should be 75-80 range).