Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

[Jono078]

They say Tim Tebow is probably the greatest college player of all time.

But when that translate to the NFL and more in particular to Madden NFL 11, where will he sit?

Currently you would have to say as a pure Quarterback he would rate somewhere between 58-65.

So I was wondering, do you think the Madden devs are working on a way to make arguably the greatest college player of all time actually be a factor in this game? He has a great following and I'm sure many people will try to turn him into a great QB in franchise mode.

So here is what I am thinking. My bet is that the Madden team add a new attribute to players - Leadership. And it will be directly because of Tebow. Out of the 2010 draft class you would say he would have the highest rating in this area and would make him a good player to use.

What the leadership rating would do I am not sure? Probably something like keep team spirits high in dire circumstances or give you more momentum to make the big plays.

Thoughts?

[Bellsprout]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

I don't see why they would change the game to fit a (maybe) 2nd round draft pick. Not to mention i'm not sure just how many people like Tebow.

I just hope his stats don't plummet when I change him to a tight end.

[Pass_The_Cows]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

While I would love a leadership rating they better not openly say it's there just because of Tebow.

What I do see them doing is giving Tebow the god awful QB ratings he deserves, but giving him a B potential (A's to high). Just so all the Tebow lovers can develop him into a real NFL QB one day.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

Yes Tim Tebow was a great college football QB and so where so many more before him. Madden 11 and beyond in not revolved around him. Just because Tim did very good in college doesn't mean is going to be automaticlly a great NFL QB right away There is no telling if Tim will become a good qb in the nfl. It's all depending on how he develope his skills over time. I would not steak all my money on him just because he was good in college. Only a very small percentage QBs in a nfl draft gone on to great ones. Back in 1998 when Peyton manning and Mcnabb was drafted. That was the year of QBs they said. But 12 years later from that ggreat draft class of QBs only 2 still remain in league today. Mcnabb and Manning. So just because Tim Tebow is is good in college does not mean it will translate over to the NFL Thats just with any rookie QB. But I doubt that madden 11 will revolve around Tim.

[oneamongthefence]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

manning was drafted a year before mcnabb

[ZoneKIller]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

How about letting us add eye paint to players faces in Madden 11.Tebow wears it.And I hope they make HIS face and not use a generic rookies face like they did with Sanchez

[foolish813]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

1st of all let me say that I don't like Tim Tebow. My mom loves him and she makes me want to kick the television sometimes. But as far as rating TT as a pro player. Honestly I think this guy will be all world in about 5 years. Yep u heard it from foolish813 first. There is something that makes greatness in a football player and this kid reeks of it. for instance, Ray Lewis. He wasn't the fastest or the smartest coming out of college, but you and everybody else could smell winner on that kid. It's when you count too much on physicality, and college stats, this is where people go wrong. It's not so much an issue in the later rounds because if a player is a bust who cares. It may not even make your very own teams paper. But high picks always stand out more in the media. Anyways, that's my take on the kid even though i'm sick of hearing his name. He will be a great NFL starting QB in 5 years.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

manning was drafted a year before mcnabb

Ooops one year off with Mcnabb. But you should get my point anyway.:wink:

[henson]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

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[KANE699]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

We don't know his ratings yet but im sure most people will go into the game assuming he's the next Madden 04 Michael Vick.

[nighttrain32]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

They say Tim Tebow is probably the greatest college player of all time.

But when that translate to the NFL and more in particular to Madden NFL 11, where will he sit?

Currently you would have to say as a pure Quarterback he would rate somewhere between 58-65.

So I was wondering, do you think the Madden devs are working on a way to make arguably the greatest college player of all time actually be a factor in this game? He has a great following and I'm sure many people will try to turn him into a great QB in franchise mode.

So here is what I am thinking. My bet is that the Madden team add a new attribute to players - Leadership. And it will be directly because of Tebow. Out of the 2010 draft class you would say he would have the highest rating in this area and would make him a good player to use.

What the leadership rating would do I am not sure? Probably something like keep team spirits high in dire circumstances or give you more momentum to make the big plays.

Thoughts?

Leadership shouldn't be an attribute in the because there aren't any NFL veterans that look up to a rookie as a leader. Rookies have to earn their spot and prove themselves before the get any respect from a guy who has been in the league for more than 1 year.

Maybe they could have roles like on the PS2 where each player has a role and they all contribute to a team's chemistry as well as coaches who contribute to the chemistry rating also. You see how he Cowboys in '08 looked like an All Star Team but didn't have everybody buying into the what Wade Phillips wanted and they imploded. Say you had a Bilichick run team with Tebow at QB, they would be better than a Spagnuolo team with Tebow.

[Jono078]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

Leadership shouldn't be an attribute in the because there aren't any NFL veterans that look up to a rookie as a leader. Rookies have to earn their spot and prove themselves before the get any respect from a guy who has been in the league for more than 1 year.

Maybe they could have roles like on the PS2 where each player has a role and they all contribute to a team's chemistry as well as coaches who contribute to the chemistry rating also. You see how he Cowboys in '08 looked like an All Star Team but didn't have everybody buying into the what Wade Phillips wanted and they imploded. Say you had a Bilichick run team with Tebow at QB, they would be better than a Spagnuolo team with Tebow.

Very good post and fair points.

I was just throwing it out there. That maybe they will find a way to separate playing styles even more. And was trying to make an example of Tebow.

[jWILL253]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

His success will depend on where he goes. If he goes to a team that runs a dink-and-dunk/West Coast offensive system, then he'll do well as he doesn't really need a laser arm for that offense. But, if he goes to a team with a numbered system that utilizes more of a vertical attack, then he'll bust faster than Ryan Leaf.

In contrast, if he goes the Dolphins, he'll be a role player at best...

[JohnnyNutman]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

he'll just be like every other overrated college player: decent ratings in his rookie year that will have franchise players simming thru seasons to progress him.

by year 2 or 3 he'll be down in the 70s... depending on how much gametime he actually gets in that time period.

[ABR173rd]

Re: Tim Tebow's impact on Madden 11?

They say Tim Tebow is probably the greatest college player of all time.

But when that translate to the NFL and more in particular to Madden NFL 11, where will he sit?

Currently you would have to say as a pure Quarterback he would rate somewhere between 58-65.

So I was wondering, do you think the Madden devs are working on a way to make arguably the greatest college player of all time actually be a factor in this game? He has a great following and I'm sure many people will try to turn him into a great QB in franchise mode.

So here is what I am thinking. My bet is that the Madden team add a new attribute to players - Leadership. And it will be directly because of Tebow. Out of the 2010 draft class you would say he would have the highest rating in this area and would make him a good player to use.

What the leadership rating would do I am not sure? Probably something like keep team spirits high in dire circumstances or give you more momentum to make the big plays.

Thoughts?

Are you F**ucking high bro?I don't think Madden needs to add anything into the game to accommodate a college player who hasn't even proven himself yet on the professional level?
Why would EA do that when all they have to do is one roster update if Tebow comes out this season and proves he going to be able to compete on a professional level......