Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

[Steve_OS]

EA Sports has just revealed the top outside linebackers in Madden NFL 15. New screenshots can be seen here.

Von Miller - 96 Overall
Aldon Smith - 96 Overall
Justin Houston - 93 Overall
Lavonte David - 93 Overall
Robert Mathis - 93 Overall

The top cornerbacks were scheduled for today, not sure if they will be releasing later this evening or on another day.

Here is a look at the release date schedule for the remaining ratings.

• Mon, July 21 – Top 10 Overall Rookies (Released)
• Tues, July 22 – Top 5 Overall QBs (Released)
• Wed, July 23 – Top 5 Overall RBs (Released)
• Thurs, July 24 – Top 5 Overall WRs/Top 5 Overall TEs (Released)
• Fri, July 25 – Top 5 Overall OL Players (Released)
• Sat, July 26 – Top 5 Overall DEs (Released)
• Sun, July 27 – Top 5 Overall DTs (Released)
• Mon, July 28 – Top 5 Overall LBs (Released)
• Tues, July 29 – Top 5 Overall OLBs (Released)
• Tues, July 29 – Top 5 Overall CBs ??
• Wed, July 30 – Top 5 Overall Safeties
• Thurs, July 31 – Top 5 Overall Special Teams
• Fri, Aug 1 – Top 10 Overall Players/Full AFC & NFC North Ratings
• Sat, Aug 2 – Full AFC & NFC South Ratings
• Sun, Aug 3 – Full AFC & NFC East Ratings
• Mon, Aug 4 – Full AFC & NFC West Ratings
• Tues, Aug 5 – Ratings Recap

[Cowboy008]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

I don't have a problem with the top 5. Screens like good like usual. So does everything get pushed back a day since they split up releasing the linebackers?

[The JareBear]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

It is not that I have problem with Von being the top guy (or tied, rather) but I am not sure I see consistency. Some guys at some positions take hits for an off year, others don't.

[Madwolf]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

I love Robert Mathis, but is really a Top 5 OLB?

[friscob]

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Id personally take aldon over Von any day of the week.

That Justin Houston shot looks amazing. Lavonte looks like a robot though lol

[The JareBear]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

I love Robert Mathis, but is really a Top 5 OLB?

Seems to be a heavy emphasis on pass rushers, ratings wise.

Scheme wise I am sure that rating would change if you run a 4-3 with tradition personnel (in which case he would be an end, not an OLB, but still)

[michiganfan8620]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

The thing with Von is, he has such great physical talents (speed, acceleration) that it's tough to lower his rating. He had a off year, but he had to deal with the suspension and injury. He should be back to form.

[The JareBear]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

The thing with Von is, he has such great physical talents (speed, acceleration) that it's tough to lower his rating. He had a off year, but he had to deal with the suspension and injury. He should be back to form.

Definitely not gonna argue, I agree. I just don't understand what warrants one off-year being "less of an off year" than another off year in the Moore's eyes, strictly from a ratings adjustment standpoint. Not even just in this case, but with all the ratings released so far.

[pigsooie3]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

It is not that I have problem with Von being the top guy (or tied, rather) but I am not sure I see consistency. Some guys at some positions take hits for an off year, others don't.

I agree. Like Julio Jones, who when healthy, is definitely a top 5 wr in the NFL. Some guys they went off of reputation (Andre Johnson) and other guys they went of last years stats/success (Russell Wilson). There is no consistency but overall I haven't been too upset with what I've seen.

[TheBleedingRed21]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

I love Robert Mathis, but is really a Top 5 OLB?

After the year he had last season, I do not see how you could say he's not?

19.5 sacks on a struggling defense, unlike teams with 2+ great rushers, he gets focused by blocks and still was able to be very dominant.

[friscob]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

I love Robert Mathis, but is really a Top 5 OLB?

He played lights out last year. That positive test taints it a little.

Guys like Jamie Collins, Deandre Levy, Clay Matthews, Orakpo, Hightower, etc shouldn't be far behind him though

[friscob]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

After the year he had last season, I do not see how you could say he's not?

19.5 sacks on a struggling defense, unlike teams with 2+ great rushers, he gets focused by blocks and still was able to be very dominant.

8 FF's and basically single handedly stopped the Broncos O

[The JareBear]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

8 FF's and basically single handedly stopped the Broncos O

Thanks for bringing up bad memories, bro.

Nah, joking. That was a fun game though.

Mathis did play lights out last year, for sure.

[friscob]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

Thanks for bringing up bad memories, bro.

Nah, joking. That was a fun game though.

Mathis did play lights out last year, for sure.

My bad man, at least i didn't bring up the Super........ Lol. Got my tickets for the Rams game in STL, can't wait to see how we stack up.

[reverend_heat]

Re: Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

Seems odd that in almost every group of these screens there are players with pics taken facing away from camera, deliberate because they don't have a face scan? Also, SF's helmet is no where near that reflective in real life, much more opaque in actuality.