Justin Blackmon development rating...

[Gatorfan89]

Did anyone else notice that Justin Blackmon is a 'normal' dev rating? How is that the case for a top 10 NFL draft pick and a guy who is stepping in as the #1 WR. Are there even any other top 10 picks with 'Normal' ratings?

In fact their are other WR's in the 1st round who received the "Quick" dev rating. How is it that the guy most considered to be far and away the best WR in the draft, has worse Dev ratings that the guys behind him?

He is supposed to be a sure fire stud, but in the game, whether you are controlling him or not he takes years and years to progress.

In a CCM with the Jags he has had 1,000+ yards each of his first 3 seasons, and has only progressed from an 80 to an 82.

Seems unreasonable.

[MRTZL20]

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Did anyone else notice that Justin Blackmon is a 'normal' dev rating? How is that the case for a top 10 NFL draft pick and a guy who is stepping in as the #1 WR. Are there even any other top 10 picks with 'Normal' ratings?

In fact their are other WR's in the 1st round who received the "Quick" dev rating. How is it that the guy most considered to be far and away the best WR in the draft, has worse Dev ratings that the guys behind him?

He is supposed to be a sure fire stud, but in the game, whether you are controlling him or not he takes years and years to progress.

In a CCM with the Jags he has had 1,000+ yards each of his first 3 seasons, and has only progressed from an 80 to an 82.

Seems unreasonable.

I did notice this last night, but as I just got the game yesterday, I haven't had time to look through other teams' rosters. As some one who is about to start a 4 player Online CCM with the Jaguars, I hope the roster update takes care of this.

[AiDub]

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I drafted a WR as the 9th pick and he turned out to have a slow development rating which SUCKS! He was an 81 overall though so that was okay but it takes so long to progress players with low development ratings... I tried to wait it out and gather the 50,000xp to bump the rating up but that seriously could have taken seasons. I just through it all into other important areas and got him up to around 87 so far in his 5 year.

[Dogslax41]

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Did anyone else notice that Justin Blackmon is a 'normal' dev rating? How is that the case for a top 10 NFL draft pick and a guy who is stepping in as the #1 WR. Are there even any other top 10 picks with 'Normal' ratings?

In fact their are other WR's in the 1st round who received the "Quick" dev rating. How is it that the guy most considered to be far and away the best WR in the draft, has worse Dev ratings that the guys behind him?

He is supposed to be a sure fire stud, but in the game, whether you are controlling him or not he takes years and years to progress.

In a CCM with the Jags he has had 1,000+ yards each of his first 3 seasons, and has only progressed from an 80 to an 82.

Seems unreasonable.

Right around the time they would have been finalizing rosters it was revealed that Blackmon was extremely frustrated and really struggling to understand the Jags playbook. He was also widely picked by a lot of analysts to struggle this year. It's not a stretch to see they rated him as normal. I would also wonder how they categorized Gilmore, Irvin and Tannehill. Those four were all believed to be players that would struggle in their first years in the NFL.

[Gatorfan89]

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Right around the time they would have been finalizing rosters it was revealed that Blackmon was extremely frustrated and really struggling to understand the Jags playbook. He was also widely picked by a lot of analysts to struggle this year. It's not a stretch to see they rated him as normal. I would also wonder how they categorized Gilmore, Irvin and Tannehill. Those four were all believed to be players that would struggle in their first years in the NFL.

Most thought he would struggle because of his QB, not because of his talent.

He played 5 quarters in his career in the NFL and he 10 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown. In no way is he a slower development than Floyd, Wright, etc. He was expect to be a stud WR right away, and was by far the best WR in the draft. He was a top 6 pick as a result of those things. It shouldnt take you 5 years to make him a solid starting caliber WR. Like I said, 3 years of 1000+ yards and he has vaulted all the way up to an 82.

Also, how would that have been reported?? He didnt even end his holdout and report to camp until August 6th. Loooooooong after rosters came out. How would they have been reporting he was struggling, when there was nothing to report on since he wasnt playing? That makes zero sense.

[eF 5ive]

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I might be reaching, but does anyone know if they factor in off field troubles into development? Like say they put a player in the game who is or has been in trouble off the field do you think they hit his development? Just wondering. :O

[Dogslax41]

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Most thought he would struggle because of his QB, not because of his talent.

He played 5 quarters in his career in the NFL and he 10 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown. In no way is he a slower development than Floyd, Wright, etc. He was expect to be a stud WR right away, and was by far the best WR in the draft. He was a top 6 pick as a result of those things. It shouldnt take you 5 years to make him a solid starting caliber WR. Like I said, 3 years of 1000+ yards and he has vaulted all the way up to an 82.

Also, how would that have been reported?? He didnt even end his holdout and report to camp until August 6th. Loooooooong after rosters came out. How would they have been reporting he was struggling, when there was nothing to report on since he wasnt playing? That makes zero sense.

I could point you to countless articles criticizing his inability to get a proper release, poor route running, lack of explosive speed and his awful blocking. its clear you are a jags fan so you are jaded but I saw more than a couple sites list him as the potential biggest bust of the draft.



August 6 was long after rosters were released??? You downloaded a roster update on August 28.

[b2th3m1th]

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Most thought he would struggle because of his QB, not because of his talent.

He played 5 quarters in his career in the NFL and he 10 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown. In no way is he a slower development than Floyd, Wright, etc. He was expect to be a stud WR right away, and was by far the best WR in the draft. He was a top 6 pick as a result of those things. It shouldnt take you 5 years to make him a solid starting caliber WR. Like I said, 3 years of 1000+ yards and he has vaulted all the way up to an 82.

Also, how would that have been reported?? He didnt even end his holdout and report to camp until August 6th. Loooooooong after rosters came out. How would they have been reporting he was struggling, when there was nothing to report on since he wasnt playing? That makes zero sense.

alls that means is that the madden guys don't think he'll be a superstar, he can be very good but not a top end elite player... why do people take so much offense to these kind of things?

[NFCastle]

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Michael Crabtree.


Just because a guy is expected to be good doesn't mean he will be a stud right away...if at all.

[Gatorfan89]

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I could point you to countless articles criticizing his inability to get a proper release, poor route running, lack of explosive speed and his awful blocking. its clear you are a jags fan so you are jaded but I saw more than a couple sites list him as the potential biggest bust of the draft.



August 6 was long after rosters were released??? You downloaded a roster update on August 28.

Everything I've read on him has said that he has been impressive, and that has translated onto the field during the preseason. I don't see countless reports as you claim that say he is struggling.

Even if there were, so you mean to tell me he came in and played like a rookie? Crazy.

You also mean to tell me that despite scouting, tape, testing, and on field production that all had him projected to be a star, that he is now just a normal receiver for his projections because of one or two bad practices? Which again, every report from the preseason has talked about his great he has been.

Finally, I'm a Bucs fan, I hate the Jags. I just would like to be able to use Justin Blackmon in the game and not have him be an average receiver for his career. Especially when that is inconsistent with other ratings, and expectations.

[Gatorfan89]

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Michael Crabtree.


Just because a guy is expected to be good doesn't mean he will be a stud right away...if at all.

This has zero to do with what Im saying.

Michael Crabtree wasn't put into Madden his rookie season with "B" potential, which is essentially what they did with Blackmon.

We won't know if Blackmon is nothing more than an average player for a few years. But as it stands now that is all he will ever become in the game. He is expected to be very good, and the game should reflect that.

[Dogslax41]

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Everything I've read on him has said that he has been impressive, and that has translated onto the field during the preseason. I don't see countless reports as you claim that say he is struggling.

Even if there were, so you mean to tell me he came in and played like a rookie? Crazy.

You also mean to tell me that despite scouting, tape, testing, and on field production that all had him projected to be a star, that he is now just a normal receiver for his projections because of one or two bad practices? Which again, every report from the preseason has talked about his great he has been.

Finally, I'm a Bucs fan, I hate the Jags. I just would like to be able to use Justin Blackmon in the game and not have him be an average receiver for his career. Especially when that is inconsistent with other ratings, and expectations.

I mean to tell you that when multiple analysts criticize his release skills, route running, speed and blocking. Some calling him the potential biggest bust of the draft then I don't have a problem with Madden not rating him a superstar. In McShays own words Blackmon isn't close to C.Johnson, Fitz, A.Johnson, A.J. Green or Julio Jones.

[Gatorfan89]

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Michael Floyd, Josh Gordon, Mohammed Sanu, etc are all given Quick Dev traits. Yet the 6th overall pick in the draft, and the best of all of them is Normal.

Josh Gordon hadn't even played football in over a year. So you an get out of here with that practice garbage.

How is it that you guys think that is ok? Its a joke.

[Gatorfan89]

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I mean to tell you that when multiple analysts criticize his release skills, route running, speed and blocking. Some calling him the potential biggest bust of the draft then I don't have a problem with Madden not rating him a superstar. In McShays own words Blackmon isn't close to C.Johnson, Fitz, A.Johnson, A.J. Green or Julio Jones.

Where is it you see all these reports? ESPN has had a couple reports on him, all glowing. Same with every other one I read.

I googled his name and everything was positive.

Also, there is more than just 'Superstar'. I could accept that, it's that he isnt even 'Quick', yet a multitude of receiver selected far lower, with less production and a much lower ceiling were all given the trait.

[Dogslax41]

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Where is it you see all these reports? ESPN has had a couple reports on him, all glowing. Same with every other one I read.

I googled his name and everything was positive.

Also, there is more than just 'Superstar'. I could accept that, it's that he isnt even 'Quick', yet a multitude of receiver selected far lower, with less production and a much lower ceiling were all given the trait.

McShay said he compares the best to D.Bowe. what is Bowe's dev trait?

What did you google Blackmon, superstar? Google blackmon bowe mcshay. If you want the bust view google blackmon bust. Even on the jags fan page they are saying while they don't think he will be a bust he might develop into a good possession receiver. That's hardly the can't miss superstar that you are portraying. I personally don't care either way my point was that with what was said about him pre draft and early reports from camp I can see the potential for them rating him normal. Probably should be quick but I can certainly understand normal.