Madden NFL 09 RB Ratings Analysis

[RaychelSnr]

Richard Chavez is back this week with a ratings analysis of running backs in Madden NFL 09. Be sure to check out which running backs were hosed and which ones got more than what they deserved in his Madden NFL 09 RB Ratings Analysis.

"Usually, the guys at EA are in the right ballpark when it comes to rating players, yet every year there are some suspect ratings that drive people nuts. I will be taking a look at the running backs you’ll be handing off to in August. You’ll see which ratings are downright suspect and which runners you’ll get ready to exploit online."

[callmetaternuts]

Wow, interesting. I agree Barber is a bit high, but has potential. I cant say i disagree with Benson (he is a turd, but high 70's seems right). Ricky Williams, you jsut cant say anything about him until we see him.

[akademiks]

Re: Madden NFL 09 RB Ratings Analysis

How is Adrian Peterson NOT on the list of who took extra?

[PSMD410]

Where is Willis McGahee? Hes so underated in 09 its crazy. He had his pest season as a professional and still only a 91? Other backs do alot less and are higher.

[MelR2000]

Dallas Haters make me laugh...

[akademiks]

Re: Madden NFL 09 RB Ratings Analysis

Where is Willis McGahee? Hes so underated in 09 its crazy. He had his pest season as a professional and still only a 91? Other backs do alot less and are higher.

I agree.

[Nza]

Re: Madden NFL 09 RB Ratings Analysis

I suspect White's low rating is mostly to do with his style. He could use more awareness for sure, but power backs will always be disadvantaged in the OVR category. Without speed, acc, agi etc you can only be rated so highly.

[Harlemal]

They robed Jacobs and grant. But to tell u the truth speed and power are the most important imo.

[ChaseB]

Dallas Haters make me laugh...

Cowboys Defense Force unite!

[tracyllrkn]

Adrian Peterson should be on the list.

[RaychelSnr]

Adrian Peterson should be on the list.

I guess I will go against the grain and say that if Peterson stays healthy, he is one of the premiere backs in the game and should be rated as such. I can see the argument for keeping his rating a bit lower than what it is now, but I think the argument for why it should be where it is...that's a pretty convincing argument as well IMO.

[Sigma4Life]

Adrian Peterson might have broken the single season rushing record if not for his injury. I don't see how anyone can complain about his ratings. He had one of the most amazing seasons in the history of the NFL.

[ronnyballgame]

The RBs who warrant the highest ratings are Tomlinson, Westbrook and Peterson. I am a Cowboys fans, die hard, but I will admit, Westbrook is the 2nd best back in the game. Hands down.

[Boregard]

Re: Madden NFL 09 RB Ratings Analysis

All non Dallas players should be 75 OVR!!! They all suck!!!

JK!

I think the debate about who is over/under rated is pointless until EA changes the way they rate players. Way too many upper 90s ratings.

I fail to see where MBIII is over rated based on that fact. Grant is a 1 year wonder until he proves otherwise! AP should have been held back slightly in the OVR until he proves he can do it again too..

Again, point is mute, until the ratings are changed to have less high 90s rated players. Not saying there is not any, but Madden has way too many 96+ players!

[ralphsundin]

I really miss the days when there were some varying ratings in Madden. Go pop in Madden 2004 (i think this was the last one to have it right). Serviceable players are in the 70s, good players 80s and you had to be something special to be in the 90s. Along came Madden 2005 and all of the sudden players with a rating of 80 are pretty much the worst starters on your team. A guy with a rating of 75...no chance he sees the field.