Madden NFL 15 Top 5 Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
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I'm cool with both list for the most part.
But do they not consider blocking for the TE's overalls? 97 for Graham with him being the worst blocker on the list? I'm all for him having the best receiving ratings, but he plays TE. Probably not a popular opinion, but I wouldn't mind seeing at least Gronk over him.
Seeing all these top 5 ratings reminds me how much they need to either chuck or redo overalls.
As far as Josh Gordon goes I believe when players are suspended for the whole season Madden removes them from the game. Maybe I'm wrong on this but I don't believe Josh Gordon will even be in the game if he's suspended all season. Not that I agree with that.Comment
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That's not a bad top 5 in my opinion. I'm curious though what 6-20 or so is though. Gordon was great but it was one year. There's a lot of factors involved. How much do you weigh stats vs impact vs surrounding talent vs longevity etc.
As long as Gordon is in the top 10 I think that's acceptable. There's a lot of good talent to squeeze in there though. I'm more interested about other positions. I remember ratings being solid the past couple years although I don't know if I really looked last year.Student of the game. #Fundamentals
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I'm cool with both list for the most part.
But do they not consider blocking for the TE's overalls? 97 for Graham with him being the worst blocker on the list? I'm all for him having the best receiving ratings, but he plays TE. Probably not a popular opinion, but I wouldn't mind seeing at least Gronk over him.
Seeing all these top 5 ratings reminds me how much they need to either chuck or redo overalls.
I do feel like Madden puts too much weight on receiving, making blocking TEs lower rated even when used in a system that utilizes blocking TEsNCAA: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Kennesaw State Owls (Alma Mater)
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Grahams blocking has improved- don't forget he played the majority of last season with a torn plantar fascia. I believe Gronk is also used more as an actual blocker versus Graham. I don't really advocate one over the other but my perspective is Graham is a better overall WR than Gronk, Gronk is a better overall blocker.
For my taste, stictly as a TE, I'd take Gronk. But this is why I don't see the need for overall ratings. What does it really mean? What formula are they using. How are individual ratings weighted? Until they explain this, I don't see how overall ratings are useful.
IMO, the beauty of comparing players is that they're all different. They all excel in different areas and none are perfect. Why try to quantify this other than to release top 5 lists?Shout out to The Watcher! Where you at bruh?Comment
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I think it should factor in more but the role of TEs has changed. Unlike FBs they are still part of the offenses without being asked to block.
I do feel like Madden puts too much weight on receiving, making blocking TEs lower rated even when used in a system that utilizes blocking TEs
I'm still stuck on what the overall rating means. I think I remember a dev explaining that they're a quick & easy way for casual gamers to compare players. But I think it hurts as much as it helps. Is Graham a 97 on the Seahawks or 49er? Is he a 97 when his team is up by 7 with 2 minutes remaining?Shout out to The Watcher! Where you at bruh?Comment
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I agree that the role is changing. And it's been changing. From the 1st pass catching TEs to now, they are becoming more valuable in the passing game. But most TEs are still asked to block on a significant number of plays. From the looks of the overalls, yeah, blocking should be factored in more.
I'm still stuck on what the overall rating means. I think I remember a dev explaining that they're a quick & easy way for casual gamers to compare players. But I think it hurts as much as it helps. Is Graham a 97 on the Seahawks or 49er? Is he a 97 when his team is up by 7 with 2 minutes remaining?NCAA: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Kennesaw State Owls (Alma Mater)
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Player A:
109 Rec, 1407 YD, 5 TD, 87.9 Y/G, 421 YAC
Player B:
92 Rec, 1430 YD, 14 TD, 89.4 Y/G 718 YAC
Which one is Andre Johnson, which one is Demaryius Thomas?
I mean yeah, Andre put up some numbers, but he is regressing. I think Madden overrates players that are about to hit a wall. Andre Johnson is 33 now, and if I simulate a couple seasons in Madden, he's still going to be a beastly old man. If they're so quick to put Russell Wilson at Brady's level, how is Andre Johnson able to hold a top 5 spot over the breaking out Demaryius Thomas?
Also, to those that say "Thomas is a Manning product", I invite you to watch the only truly beautiful Tim Tebow pass in existence, where DT takes it to the house to beat the Steelers in OT a few years back. Demaryius' career was slow out the gate due to an achilles issue, not because he's a Manning made receiver.Comment
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If Donny didn't feel Josh Gordon deserved top 5 rankings, fine. But I would just like to hear why. I really hope a pending suspension isn't affecting how he gets ranked for his on field performance. If that's the case, then guys like Aldon Smith and Von Miller better take a hit, too.Comment
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If Donny didn't feel Josh Gordon deserved top 5 rankings, fine. But I would just like to hear why. I really hope a pending suspension isn't affecting how he gets ranked for his on field performance. If that's the case, then guys like Aldon Smith and Von Miller better take a hit, too.
I really hope that he is in the game out of the box too.Comment
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Still no Fitz though lol this man is bound to redeem hinself in the Madden ranks.
I would normally vote Hakeem Nicks and Reggie Wayne in as top ten talent too but I will wait and see how these two bounce back.
Jordy is underrated. DJax and AB are vertical threats and not much else so I do not consider them top pound for pound talent albeit they are the tops in their skillset.
Colston is a solid slot receiver but I would not put him in top ten either for same reason as Djax and AB.
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