So as we all are eagerly awaiting the 2011 rookie ratings i thought it would be fun if we all do our best Donny impression and rate the incoming rookies. I will take the first crack on it, i am a bit of a ratings stretcher (traditionally i feel madden has rated to much based on draft position) so here are my takes on it.
The first number will be current rating, the 2nd potential. I will provide description for some players.
1- Cam Newton 74,91
I am not a fan of Cam as a number 1 pick, i feel like he will be thrust into the spotlight year one when he really needs a few years to sit and adjust, potential is there but it also was with Vince Young and Jamarcus Russell.
2- Von Miller 78, 93
Miller is ready to make an impact as a nfl rookie he brings incredible pass rushing ability to the table. However he may be more suited to a 3-4, it is yet to be seen if the broncos made the right move.
3- Marcell Dareus 78, 88
Very safe and solid pick, expect him to disrupt in the middle for years to come, id say he will be a consistently good player but never a true elite at his position. Also an nfl ready prospect.
4-Aj Green, 81, 95
Widely considered one of the best 3 prospects of the draft green will come in and make an immediate impact he has the potential to be a perennial all pro.
5- Patrick Peterson 82, 99
The best player to come out in this draft, will be the next shutdown corner in the nfl in 5 years people wil be talking about revis and peterson as the nfl's 2 premiere corners.
6- Julio Jones 77, 87
Clocks faster then he plays, will not be the playmaker that the falcons are expecting him to be however will turn into a great possesion receiver and redzone threat (for some reason he reminds me a lil of Keyshawn Johnson).
7- Aldon Smith 75, 85
8- Jake Locker 72, 94
To me Locker has the most potential of the quarterback class of 2011, i feel he has been over analyzed and it is hard to throw behind a crap o-line while running for your life. This guy wills a team to win, he might be a little raw and will probably always be a high risk reward qb but so was brett.
9- Tyron Smith 76,84
Week class for round 1 lineman, will be solid but no jake long.
10- Blaine Gabbert 78, 85
To me he is an intangible guy, i think he will be more of a game manager then franchise guy, i do believe that he is more NFL ready then cam, or locker tho.
11- jj Watt 76, 86
I do not like what the texans are doing on defense at all, i will leave it at that.
12- Christian Ponder 78, 82
NFL ready with a low ceiling, i do not think he will get much better then he already is. Chad pennington type quarterback not some one who u take at 12.
13- Nick Fairley 79, 92
Gona bring the heat with SUH, the lions have a great young d line in the making.
14- Robert Quin 76, 88
If their is one thing spags can do, its develop DE's im confident the guy he picks will be a good player.
15- Mike Pouncey 78,91
NFL ready, good genetics will be a good player for a long time.
16- Ryan Kerrgian 74, 82
Not a fan of the player or pick, maybe shanny see's something i do not?
17- Nate Solder 75, 85
Another just solid tackle in the nfl
18- Corey Liuget 77, 86
19-Prince amukamara 78, 87
I can understand why he fell to the spot he did, i see him being a good corner but never elite. (im a gman fan for life btw)
20- Adrian Clayborn 76 88
Good pick for a team on the rise.
21- Phil Taylor 78, 86
A big clogger, his real life skills will not translate to madden.
22- Anthony Castonzo 75, 83
23- Danny Watkins 75, 79
Do not understand this pick at all, age leads to a low ceiling
24- Cameron Jordan 76, 87
25- Jamer Carpented 70, 82
Terrible reach.
26- Jonathan Baldwin 74, 88
27- Jimmy Smith 74, 90
I like this kids skills and potential we will see if he can keep his head in it.
28- Mark Ingram 79, 87
I think he will be a good not great running back in the nfl will be constent but not a gamebreaker.
29- Gabe Carimi 74, 83
30- muhammed wilkerson 76, 83
31- Cam Heyward, 75, 84
32- Derrek Sherod 73, 87
The pack knows how to draft and develop player he wil turn into a very solid player.
** Other Notable**
Andy Dalton 76, 83 (low ceiling)
Colin Kaepernick 70, 87 (He has potential do i think he will realize it in san fran?? NO..but with good coaching and time on the bench i think he could be a good player.)
Ryan Mallet 66, 90 (When he does get a chance in 4 years he will be a belicheck polished qb with a rocket arm. He would fail in alot of places if he went in round 1 like many projected but he will sit and learn from some of the best coaches and players.
The first number will be current rating, the 2nd potential. I will provide description for some players.
1- Cam Newton 74,91
I am not a fan of Cam as a number 1 pick, i feel like he will be thrust into the spotlight year one when he really needs a few years to sit and adjust, potential is there but it also was with Vince Young and Jamarcus Russell.
2- Von Miller 78, 93
Miller is ready to make an impact as a nfl rookie he brings incredible pass rushing ability to the table. However he may be more suited to a 3-4, it is yet to be seen if the broncos made the right move.
3- Marcell Dareus 78, 88
Very safe and solid pick, expect him to disrupt in the middle for years to come, id say he will be a consistently good player but never a true elite at his position. Also an nfl ready prospect.
4-Aj Green, 81, 95
Widely considered one of the best 3 prospects of the draft green will come in and make an immediate impact he has the potential to be a perennial all pro.
5- Patrick Peterson 82, 99
The best player to come out in this draft, will be the next shutdown corner in the nfl in 5 years people wil be talking about revis and peterson as the nfl's 2 premiere corners.
6- Julio Jones 77, 87
Clocks faster then he plays, will not be the playmaker that the falcons are expecting him to be however will turn into a great possesion receiver and redzone threat (for some reason he reminds me a lil of Keyshawn Johnson).
7- Aldon Smith 75, 85
8- Jake Locker 72, 94
To me Locker has the most potential of the quarterback class of 2011, i feel he has been over analyzed and it is hard to throw behind a crap o-line while running for your life. This guy wills a team to win, he might be a little raw and will probably always be a high risk reward qb but so was brett.
9- Tyron Smith 76,84
Week class for round 1 lineman, will be solid but no jake long.
10- Blaine Gabbert 78, 85
To me he is an intangible guy, i think he will be more of a game manager then franchise guy, i do believe that he is more NFL ready then cam, or locker tho.
11- jj Watt 76, 86
I do not like what the texans are doing on defense at all, i will leave it at that.
12- Christian Ponder 78, 82
NFL ready with a low ceiling, i do not think he will get much better then he already is. Chad pennington type quarterback not some one who u take at 12.
13- Nick Fairley 79, 92
Gona bring the heat with SUH, the lions have a great young d line in the making.
14- Robert Quin 76, 88
If their is one thing spags can do, its develop DE's im confident the guy he picks will be a good player.
15- Mike Pouncey 78,91
NFL ready, good genetics will be a good player for a long time.
16- Ryan Kerrgian 74, 82
Not a fan of the player or pick, maybe shanny see's something i do not?
17- Nate Solder 75, 85
Another just solid tackle in the nfl
18- Corey Liuget 77, 86
19-Prince amukamara 78, 87
I can understand why he fell to the spot he did, i see him being a good corner but never elite. (im a gman fan for life btw)
20- Adrian Clayborn 76 88
Good pick for a team on the rise.
21- Phil Taylor 78, 86
A big clogger, his real life skills will not translate to madden.
22- Anthony Castonzo 75, 83
23- Danny Watkins 75, 79
Do not understand this pick at all, age leads to a low ceiling
24- Cameron Jordan 76, 87
25- Jamer Carpented 70, 82
Terrible reach.
26- Jonathan Baldwin 74, 88
27- Jimmy Smith 74, 90
I like this kids skills and potential we will see if he can keep his head in it.
28- Mark Ingram 79, 87
I think he will be a good not great running back in the nfl will be constent but not a gamebreaker.
29- Gabe Carimi 74, 83
30- muhammed wilkerson 76, 83
31- Cam Heyward, 75, 84
32- Derrek Sherod 73, 87
The pack knows how to draft and develop player he wil turn into a very solid player.
** Other Notable**
Andy Dalton 76, 83 (low ceiling)
Colin Kaepernick 70, 87 (He has potential do i think he will realize it in san fran?? NO..but with good coaching and time on the bench i think he could be a good player.)
Ryan Mallet 66, 90 (When he does get a chance in 4 years he will be a belicheck polished qb with a rocket arm. He would fail in alot of places if he went in round 1 like many projected but he will sit and learn from some of the best coaches and players.
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