Its about that time of year, folks. Citizens living in Madden Nation begin to ponder what might be different this year. Has the in-game game play changed? Will the "truck stick" be as effective? What are the "cheap plays" and "cheats" (a/k/a "glitches") in this year's game? (if you recall last year, there was an offensive formation from which you could send the WR in motion, and in so doing, the WR would run into the defensive linemen and cause an offsides penalty... do this 3-4 times, and your opponent gets kicked out of the game... people who did that should be shot on sight). Most importantly, how has my team improved or regressed in the offseason? What will the key players be rated? How about our team's draft picks?
One of my favorite things at this time of the year is to search the internet for "Projected Madden Ratings" or "PMR". These consist of individual bloggers predicting what the members of the incoming rookie class (and sometimes veterans) will be ranked in the new version of Madden.
I'm going to start with some PMR's for the 2008 draft class for my beloved JETS, and explain why this might actually make them usable in Madden '09:
DE/OLB Vernon Gholston: This guy is 6'4", 260 pounds of pass-rushing fury. Blessed with elite speed and athleticism (is reported to have run slightly below a 4.6 in at least one measured 40-yard dash). Since intangibles don't really mean squat in Madden if you're using the guy (except to illogically boost a Madden rating; e.g., Chad Pennington's rating was always high despite poor throwing power and other physical tools because of his intelligence), Gholston could be a gamer. Due to his measureables, it would be safe to say his PMR should be 85 at the very least. Speed, strength and acceleration are key to an OLB's Madden ranking, so an 88 is not out of the question.
WR/TE Dustin Keller: Keller is going to get absolutely KILLED in his PMR due to his size and lack of blocking ability as a TE. However, in "real life", Keller will more likely be a slot receivers and an "H-Back", similar to the way Dallas Clark has been deployed in Indianapolis, as a key check-down option for Peyton Manning over the middle. In addition, it is said that the Jets "reached" for Keller, which is probably true (although they have a proven track record in doing so for players they really want, and don't want to risk losing to the teams in front of them; think Darelle Revis and David Harris). For a TE (and even for a big WR), Keller has elite speed and acceleration. He has hands and incredible toughness. While his final PMR is going to be lower than one might expect for a 1st-round pick, his value in Madden 2009 is going to be off-the-charts as a 3rd receiving option for Kellen Clemens (pray-he is the guy in real life). I'm going to ascribe Keller a PMR of 78 at the low end, 81 at the higher end, due to his lack of blocking ability and the likelihood he'll be listed as a TE rather than a WR.
More to come.
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You just can't resist taking a shot at Chad, can you?
As for Madden 2009, I've sucked at the game since 1999 probably.
How about we project rookies?
Chad Henne - 78 to 82.
Mario Manningham - 80-84.
Matt RYan - 84-86
Brian Brohm - 76-80
Jake Long - 84-86
chris long - 82-85
mcfadden - 82-86
glen dorsey - 84-87
gholston - 83-86
jonathan stewart - 81-84
flacco - 80-84
felix jones - 82-85
mendenhall - 81-84
dustin keller - 80-83
How on God's green earth is a 3rd-round pick, Manningwoman, going to have a PMR potentially higher than the freakishly-talented (physically) #6 overall pick?
I smell a homer argument!
Manningham went 3rd round b/c of character concerns you idiot. Minus the character (which i don't belive is part of the madden equation) he is a legit 1st round talent.
Guaranteed he will have a bigger year than the other WRs taken in front of him...devin thomas, jordy nelson, etc.
Bruce, I'm willing to bet you $100, right now, that Manningham will not have a "bigger year" than each of the WR's taken in front of him.
The $100 will be awarded to you if Manningham has the highest number of catches, TD's and yards of all the WR's taken in the draft (including Dustin Keller).
You guaranteed it, now let's see if you're willing to put your money where your mouth is!
LOL, Plaxico Burress, Armani Toomer, Steve Smith, Sinorice Moss and Jeremey Shockey and you "guarantee" that Manningwoman will have a bigger year than all those taken ahead of him?
To refine the parameters of my proposed bet, there must not be a WR drafted before him (including Dustin Keller), who has more catches, yards and TD's -- INDIVIDUALLY -- than Manningwoman. This further helps you out, b/c its not as if some guy can simply be a red zone target and "have a better year" than Manningwoman with less yards and catches.
Don't make a fucking guarantee and then pussy out. $100 . You make a lot more than me. Your manhood is being called into question right now.
This coming from the fool who tries to talk the talk, makes a unilateral bet on behalf of his girlfriend, and now claims "not to care" and is trying (in his best interest) to delay and stall our big bet.
I will be willing to bet Dr. Asslick the dinner he (will) owe(s) me on Manningham.
Shithead, if you want to play my girlfriend in tennis, fucking schedule the match with her.
I'm directly challenging you on the courage of your convictions regarding a "guarantee" you just made.
I'm perfectly willing and able to entertain two separate bets -- one of which we hope happens (you vs. my girlfriend in tennis) -- and one of which is guaranteed to happen (a determination, an objective determination, as to whether or not your guarantee holds up to be true).
Since you make a shitload more $$ than I do, I'm assuming you can handle a $100 bet while waiting to see if this stupid tennis match ever happens. I'd be happy to buy you a dinner if you ever schedule the event (and, of course, win the match). In the meantime, be a man and make the separate bet -- one that is guaranteed to happen.
Scratch that... I am going to live up to my pledge that I made in the past never to bet with Bruce again.
The reason is that Bruce objectively lost a bet he shouldn't have made regarding Chad Henne's draft position, then claimed he wouldn't pay b/c it wasn't on the exact terms he wanted.
I'll of course let preexisting tennis bets stand, but DO NOT BET WITH THIS GUY, he will try and BS his way out of it.
Plus, he makes a lot of money but refuses to enter into bets over $50, usually, which is pathetic.
Dr - I don't understand why you keep harping on "he makes more money and can afford to blow it". That's the most ridiculous argument I have heard as to why one should make a bet. Because they can afford it.
And, I am not going to bet with you anyway because clearly, you are "man" enough to make a bet on behalf of your gf but then tell us to "take care of it".
As for the Henne bet, I like how you claim that "I would not pay for the bet". Meanwhile, I think that Simon should speak up on behalf of both of us - to confirm that I indeed did take care of my bet.
Are you saying that you never said "I'm not paying, this is BS" in words or substance regarding the Henne bet?
And yes, the more money you earn, the more of a vagina that you are for failing to bet what almost every other sports fan on the face of the earth considers a modest bet (i.e., $50 to be won or lost of the course of about a full calendar year).
Yes, as a medical professional, I can confirm that the more money you make, your vagina-ness increases at an exponential rate when reluctant to make very small bets that span large amounts of time.
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