Madden NFL 15 Top Middle Linebackers

[jmurphy31]

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Whoa - how did Mayo clinch top 5?

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I always thought Mayo was underrated in the NFL.
With that said surprised he was in the top 5 especially after being hurt last year.

[Khanchus]

im just not a fan of mayo call me bias or what not but i just dont like him

not a bad list tho

i would suspect bowman to drop during the season because i dont see him returning to 2013-14 form

[hanzsomehanz]

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Anyhoo, Mayo is still not proven to be better than: Dansby, Freeman, Dqwel, Wagner, Cushing, Butler Meyaluga, Daryl Washington (off suspension).

Hell, Spikes can be rated a 91 at the position.

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[RogueHominid]

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I actually like how they differentiated b/w Bowman and Willis.

I watched a full season of game tape on SF a couple years ago w/Sunday Ticket, and you could tell that Bowman plays way faster than his 40 time suggests because he makes amazingly quick reads and takes near-perfect angles. That allows him to beat Willis to plays they have a roughly equal shot at making despite Willis's far superior speed.

Looking good!

[brandon54]

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I always thought Mayo was underrated in the NFL.
With that said surprised he was in the top 5 especially after being hurt last year.

Same here. Thought I'd see Vince or Logan before I'd see Mayo on these lists.

[CT Pitbull]

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With Spikes leaving, Mayo will be moving inside.

Yup he played MLB @ Tennessee I believe right? The Vols I mean not the Titans.

[brandon54]

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Yup he played MLB @ Tennessee I believe right? The Vols I mean not the Titans.

Pretty sure. And seems like he played inside with pats when they ran 3-4 more often

[hanzsomehanz]

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I have no hate for Mayo but he is coming off a major season ending injury and is unproven at the position, at least in the Pros.

I think an 85 - 88 would suffice based on his adjusted IQ and degraded physical abilities.

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[brandon54]

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I have no hate for Mayo but he is coming off a major season ending injury and is unproven at the position, at least in the Pros.

I think an 85 - 88 would suffice based on his adjusted IQ and degraded physical abilities.

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Always been a consistent player lined up at any lb spot. Top 5 seems like a stretch, but there's only a few you could argue would take his place. And they may be rated 1 point below or so. I think it's a solid list for mlb. Anxious to see olb

[CaliDude916]

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Replace Mayo with Dansby and the list is perfect. Mayo is not a top 5 MLB.

[Madwolf]

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Glad Luke is on the list this year, I'm actually fairly surprised. Lets hope Danny Moore has stooped being a complete turd and doesn't leave Luke with a "slow" development rating. I'm pretty sure a guy putting up top15 stats all time for a 2 year LBer shouldn't have a "slow" development rating, but what do I know.

[The JareBear]

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In all due to respect to the outstanding inside linebackers of the 49ers, I honestly think Luke is on another level right now. He's number one on my list, for sure.

[jmurphy31]

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Mayo led the league in tackles 4 years ago. Was 4th in 2012. Averaged just under 10 a game last year before he was hurt (55 tackles in 6 games). Would of put him in the top 3 if he didn't get hurt.

I'm surprised he's there because he's not flashy. Just does his job. Plays the run well and is ok in coverage.

[jmurphy31]

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Anyhoo, Mayo is still not proven to be better than: Dansby, Freeman, Dqwel, Wagner, Cushing, Butler Meyaluga, Daryl Washington (off suspension).

Hell, Spikes can be rated a 91 at the position.

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Spikes is more flash than substance. Mayo is the opposite, just lines up and plays. For every big play and big hits spikes made he would over play a ton of easy reads.

[TheKingOfVa]

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Dansby should have been on the list