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Learn how your comment data is processed. If the coverage ratings are low, you should stay away from them as they will be useless on the field. The only position this should rarely almost never be used on is OLinemen.
Otherwise, you should look this up for your WRs and HBs every time. If they have a B or lower, you should think twice about drafting them high or at all.
Find a stronger lineman later in the draft and you might have a decent player to build in the future. Share this: Twitter Facebook Tumblr. Like this: Like Loading He only has a 74 overall rating, but he could be a nice change of pace and third-down conversions. Fitzgerald is a monster and the only reason he isn't a 99 overall is because he's only rated an 89 in speed. But Fitz is the man in nearly every other category, including catching where he scores a He still has an awesome 97 overall rating, which is second only to Calvin Johnson as far as receivers go.
Rookie Michael Floyd has a 75 overall now, but that is sure to rise in your Connected Careers. Veteran tight end Todd Heap is decent with a 79 overall rating. The Cards have weapons in the passing game, but they need to find a QB that can get them the ball. The strength of the Cardinals' defensive line is on the edges. Both Calais Campbell 91 overall and Darnell Dockett 89 overall are effective players.
He has an 84 overall rating, and he's one of the most promising players on the team. Patrick Peterson is already really good, but he could become a superstar. He is clearly the best corner with an overall rating of Adrian Wilson is second only to Troy Polamalu among strong safeties with his 95 overall rating, and Kerry Rhodes 87 overall is a stud at free safety.
The kicking game is pretty sound as well. Jay Feely has an overall rating of 84, and the punter Dave Zastudil is rated a respectable Peterson and the little man with the big name Stephens-Howling are both rated a 99 as return men. He is rated a respectable 80 overall, but if you want to take the team to the next step you'll have to boost that.
His backup is Kellen Clemens who sits at a 72 overall, so that isn't really an attractive alternative. S-Jack is still one of the best RBs in the game. His 92 overall rating in Madden 13 confirms that. But the Rams have a huge fall-off from there at RB. Rookie Isaiah Pead is only rated a 69 overall, so if Jackson goes down you may be able to find a better option on the free agent wire.
This won't matter much in online play, or in one-offs against your friends. But in Connected Careers it's a concern. Steve Smith is the highest rated receiver with a 77 overall. When your best receiver on Madden isn't even rated an 80 overall, you got problems. Danny Amendola is rated a 76 overall and the tight ends aren't much better for the Rams.
Lance Kendricks is the best of that group with a 72 overall rating. The Rams signed standout center Scott Wells, and he's rated an 89 overall.
On his right side Harvey Dahl is rated a 91 overall. Chris Long is the most dangerous player on the Rams' D-Line. He has an overall rating of 91, and the next highest rating amongst this group is DT Kendall Langford's The Rams do have rookie tackle Michael Brockers and second-year player Robert Quinn, but they are question marks.
The saving grace for the Rams' linebackers is James Laurinaitis. He carries an overall rating of 88 as the starting MLB. The other starting linebackers are all just mediocre. None of them have overall ratings higher than a They do have talented rookie Janoris Jenkins 73 overall who has tremendous upside, but none of them have an overall rating higher than This may be the worst special teams unit on Madden Both the kicking and return specialist have poor ratings.
Between rookie kicker Greg Zuerlein 58 overall , second-year punter Tom Malone 59 overall and second-year return man Chris Reynolds 34 rating as a kick returner , none of the players in the default positions crack 60 overall ratings. The Seahawks are a bit unproven at QB. Matt Flynn wasn't given much respect, and rightfully so.
Any rating higher than his 79 overall would have been too much. Tarvaris Jackson is his backup with a 77 rating, but perhaps the most intriguing player on the roster is rookie Russell Wilson. He's at an overall rating of 70 right now, but if you're thinking Connected Careers with the Seahawks, he could be the QB of the future. Madden didn't get Lynch's facial likeness accurate, but they nailed his attributes. He's one of the Seahawks' best players and his truck rating 98 , vision 97 and stiff-arm 99 are the main reasons.
Leon Washington adds a nice change of pace as a speed back. He only has a 75 overall, but he has a 95 speed rating.
Michael Robinson is one of the games' best FBs. He has a 89 overall, and most notably an 85 in awareness. Sidney Rice is solid with an 84 overall rating and 95 in spectacular catch. But he and Mike Williams have less than durable injury ratings at 71 and 75, respectively. Zach Miller and Kellen Winslow are both solid pass-catching options. Winslow has an 85 overall rating and Miller a The Seahawks O-Line is decent, but not great.
At least one of the players in this unit may have been slighted in the ratings. First of all, I think Russell Okung is bit underrated. He only has an 80 overall, and I think that should be more like an No other Seahawks lineman cracks the mark. This hurts what could be an otherwise nasty rushing attack. This is a real strength for the Seahawks, they are loaded in the middle of their defensive line. Brandon Mebane, Jason Jones and Alan Branch would start for most teams, and all of them have at least an 84 overall rating.
Chris Clemons is among the Seahawks' best. He has a 91 overall rating that his highlighted by an 80 speed rating. Red Bryant isn't far behind him with an 84 overall, and rookie Bruce Irvin is already at a 74, but that seems destined to rise in your Connected Careers. None of them are exceptionally fast, but thanks to the nasty D-Line, they may not need to be—at least not in run support. Wright is the star of the group.
He's only 23, and he's already at an 80 overall. He'll definitely improve through your Connected Careers. The corners are huge, and great in run-support. Brandon Browner 6'4" and Richard Sherman 6'3" are tall enough to handle the leaping receivers that can cause you problems in Madden. However, neither of them is exceptionally fast. Neither Browner nor Sherman crack the mark in speed rating, and they are rated 84 and 83 overall, respectively.
He's rated a 91 overall, and in my opinion, he's the best player on the team in Madden He has a 93 speed rating and an 84 in tackle. He isn't especially fast 84 speed rating , but he hits.
His tackle rating is an 83, but his hit power is a whopping His 87 overall places him among the best punters in the game. Washington is an elusive kick and punt returner as well as the backup RB. Ryan Fitzpatrick is just OK as the starter with an 82 overall rating, but if you want a more mobile option Vince Young is his backup.
Young is only rated a 75 overall, but he has an 85 speed rating. Fred Jackson is versatile and I could make the argument that he should be rated higher than an 89 overall. Only Arian Foster, who has a overall rating of 96, averaged more total yards per game than Jackson Spiller is a very capable backup with a rating of 80 overall, and his 95 in speed will make you want to get him some touches.
Stevie Johnson and Brad Smith are the highest-rated receivers. Johnson is the clear No. This isn't a sparkling part of this team's attack, so it could be a focus for you if you choose to coach them in Connected Careers.
Chris Hairston is only rated a 69 overall, yet he's currently the starter for the Bills on Madden The Bills' D-Line can really bring the pressure. Mario Williams was a huge pick-up and he's set to make his mark with an overall rating of a On the other side, Mark Anderson is solid with a rating of 81 overall.
Up the middle the Bills are just as good. Only Nick Barnett sticks out from this group. The former Packer has an overall rating of The other players in this unit don't crack the mark in overall rating.
This secondary is pretty good and depending on the growth of rookie Stephon Gilmore 77 overall , they could be really good. Rian Lindell is rated an 85 overall, Brian Moorman is even better with an 88 overall, and the return men are dynamic. Should you start the rookie Ryan Tannehill or should you go with the veteran Matt Moore? If you're playing with existing injuries on, David Garrard may not be available for you to chose.
No matter the combination of QBs to consider, there is still no clear choice. He only has a 74 overall rating, but if you're looking to the future—as you would have to be to control the Dolphins—you may want to get him experience to increase his ratings. Moore 78 has a slight edge over Garrard 77 in overall ratings, so this is a tough one. The Dolphins have the play-making ability of Reggie Bush at their disposal. He has an 84 overall rating, but his 95 speed rating and 97 in acceleration make him a weapon.
I would have liked to see Daniel Thomas rated higher than a 74 overall, but it didn't happen. Still, he's a decent backup for Bush. Chad Johnson makes the release date roster as Chad Ochocinco 76 overall rating , but he'll be remove with the first roster update. Brian Hartline is the highest rated receiver with a meager 77 overall. Tight end Anthony Fasano is the highest rated option for whomever you choose to be your QB.
Pickings are slim on the Fins' O-Line from there. Second-year center Mike Pouncey is already rated an 80 overall, so he has upside. But the rest of the Fins' protection leaves a lot to be desired. I love Cameron Wake, but Connected Careers coaches must note that even though he's only been in the NFL for three years, he's 30 years old.
He is a beast on the game, though. He has an overall rating of 93, and he's one of the premier pass-rushers. Randy Starks 89 overall and Paul Soliai 87 overall combined to be a force up the middle. Vontae Davis is the best player in the secondary with an overall rating of But Miami's problems in this unit are at the safety positions. Neither Reshad Jones 74 overall or Chris Clemons 75 overall are at the mark in overall rating. You could always put Bush back for punt and kick returns if you want a spark in the return game.
But Davone Bess and Clyde Gates aren't too bad as options. Will you stick with Mark Sanchez 80 overall , or go with Tim Tebow 77 overall. His 81 speed rating, combined with his ridiculous 86 trucking rating makes him an awesome threat to run with. Sanchez's edges are not significant enough in the passing areas for me.
Shonn Greene is the feature back, but he's not overly impressive with an 82 overall rating. His 93 trucking won't exactly offset his 86 speed, but the position isn't a total loss. The fullback John Conner is a decent blocking fullback at a 78 overall rating. Greene's primary backup is the speedy 93 Joe McKnight, but his overall is just a Santonio Holmes has an 85 overall rating, and thankfully his lack of chemistry with Sanchez won't shine through on the game.
Dustin Keller is one of the game's better tight ends with an 85 overall, but things get thin from there. Chaz Schilens is the other starter and his 74 overall rating will have some opponents doubling up on Holmes and Keller.
The Jets still have studs on the O-Line. Nick Mangold is rated a 97 overall and D'Brickashaw Ferguson an Even Brandon Moore is rated an 89 overall at RG. Gang Green isn't supposed to have an underwhelming defensive line, but they do on Madden Much will be required from rookie LE Quinton Coples. He is starting out rated a 75 overall, but he does have a rating of 80 in speed. He could blossom in Connected Careers, but in one-off games the Jets will have trouble getting pressure on the QB.
The Jets' LBs are a strong unit, but they are a little old. Only one of the four starters is under the age of Darrelle Revis is maxed out in his overall rating, but the loud-mouth Antonio Cromartie is strong as well with an 85 overall rating.
I felt LaRon Landry's rating should have been a little higher than 83, but he's still a force at free safety.
He brings it with a 91 speed rating. McKnight is a better than average option as a return man, but the kicking specialist are below average. Nick Folk 72 overall and T.
Conley 68 overall won't scare anyone with their kicking or punting abilities. Brady is the second-highest rated QB on the game, but he's getting up there. If you live in a state with no team allegiance, or you just want the team most ready to win a Super Bowl now, the Patriots are the team to pick in the AFC. He doesn't have anything lower than an 88 in any stationary throwing categories. He's only rated a 75 throwing on the run, but nobodies perfect—except Aaron Rodgers.
Brian Hoyer is the backup, and there are 25 ratings points separating he and Brady. The 73 overall rating wouldn't sound so bad if Brady wasn't so good. Patriots' opponents should be happy they don't have a dominant RB, things would truly be unfair.
Danny Woodhead is the highest rated player in the backfield with an 82 overall. Newly acquired Joseph Addai adds some depth, but he's long in the tooth for a RB, and he's only a 77 overall. Tom Brady has the most dynamic set of targets on the game, period. Gronk is rated a 97 overall and Welker a slightly overrated If that wasn't enough, tight end Aaron Hernandez and Brandon Lloyd are both rated 88 overall.
This is absolutely sick, and you should expect to see this time online a lot. It's bad enough that Brady has so many options to throw to, but this group is going to give him time to make the right choice. Logan Mankins 95 overall and Barry Waters 91 overall are beasts at guard. Oh my God , if this team had a stud running back they would be the greatest offense in Madden history.
Besides RB, this is the weakest aspect of the Pats' team. Only Vince Wilfork stands out, but boy does he stand out. He's rated a 95 overall and with his 96 strength rating he requires some extra attention if you want to to run his way. They aren't exceptionally fast as a group, but they all tackle well. None of them have a tackle rating lower than Devin McCourty helps the team by playing corner, but the secondary isn't overly impressive. I think Kyle Arrington got slighted a bit with his 79 overall rating.
Patrick Chung is at strong safety with an overall rating of 85, but the Pats could use an upgrade over Steve Gregory at free safety. Woodhead is a better return man than he is running back, in my opinion. The team could improve there, but it isn't exactly a weakness. Zoltan Mesko 83 overall and Stephen Gostkowski 87 overall can both carry the load of their positions.
The Bengals are in a good place at QB, especially if you're looking at them as a Connected Careers team. Andy Dalton is going into his second year, but he's already rated an 83 overall. Bruce Gradkowski is a decent backup because of his speed 70 , but his overall rating of a 73 certainly doesn't create a QB controversy. Green-Ellis is rated an 82 overall with an 84 speed rating, and there is no reason to believe he will improve in your subsequent seasons.
Bernard Scott is a quicker alternative. He has a 93 speed rating, but his 77 overall doesn't discourage you from finding a more dynamic player at RB. As it is, the 89 overall is still impressive after just one year in the NFL. Jermaine Gresham is a solid option at tight end with an 81 overall rating, but the second receiver will be a problem.
Andrew Whitworth anchors a very solid Bengals' O-Line with a 91 overall rating. This is part of the reason Dalton had such a successful rookie season. The only player on the line with an overall rating less than 80 is rookie RG Kevin Zeitler 75 overall. His ratings will likely rise in Connected Careers. The tackles are solid ,lead by Geno Atkins.
The third-year pro has an overall rating of 93, and because he's only 24 years old, that could definitely be on the rise. The best way to describe the Bengals' linebackers on Madden 13 is fast and steady. Each of them have above average speed as well: Lawson is rated an 89 in this department, Maualuga an 80 and Howard an If Leon Hall is healthy, the Bengals could rival the Cowboys and Eagles at cornerback depth and excellence on Madden Don't forget rookie Dre Kirkpatrick who is starting off with a The safeties aren't as highly rated, but Reggie Nelson 92 speed rating and Taylor Mays 95 speed rating bring the common factor with this Bengals' defense: speed.
Brandon Tate is a factor in the return game. He has a 95 speed rating, and a 98 overall rating as a return man.
Mike Nugent's overall rating of 81 makes him a solid kicker, and Kevin Huber is average as the team's punter with a 75 overall rating. The team's overall rating is a 67, and if you're using them in Connected Careers, you may as well look towards the future.
This is one area the Browns are set up nicely on offense. Rookie Trent Richardson is already rated an 83 overall, with a 95 trucking rating. His overall is sure to grow as the season progresses. If Josh Cribbs is your best receiver there is a problem. Cribbs has great ability as a return man, but as a receiver he's only rated a 76 overall.
Benjamin Watson is the highest rated passing option, but he's just rated a 77 overall. This unit needs help badly. We'll see how long before Josh Gordon is added to the roster. Aside from Joe Thomas, there isn't much to brag about with this unit. Thomas is rated a 97 overall, and that is the highest overall rating for any LT in Madden The problem here is that center Alex Mack 88 overall is the only other player rated above the mark on the O-Line. All of the players haven't reached their full potential yet, but it's coming.
One such player is Jabaal Sheard 84 overall rating. He is only 23 years old, but he is already a quality starter. Frostee Rucker 81 overall and Ahtyba Rubin 88 overall help to make up a formidable defensive line. Madden 13 has him rated at 90 overall, and I think it's justified. The rest of the Browns' linebackers aren't as good, but Jackson is tackling machine in the middle of the field.
Joe Haden is the next great cornerback in the NFL, in my opinion. EA Sports has already given him a 92 overall rating. Sheldon Brown is solid at the other corner with an 82 overall. Ward is the third standout player in the Browns' secondary. Despite only being in the NFL two years, Ward is already rated an 86 overall. Dawson is like Old Faithful as he continues to be a quality placekicker, but Hodges is below standard as a punter. I'm not so sure about that one, but he is rated one point higher than the Bears' QB.
Flacco received an 89 overall rating which was heavily boosted by his throwing power being rated a The Ravens are set at the starting QB position, but if Flacco goes down prepare for a huge decline. Tyrod Taylor is only rated a 68 overall and that will be an issue. Ray Rice is one of the game's best RBs with a 95 overall rating. He has Vonta Leach as a blocking back in front of him, and his overall is a Anquan Boldin 87 overall and Torrey Smith 80 overall are a nice complement of starting receivers.
Smith is the burner with a 95 speed rating and a 97 in acceleration, while Boldin is the possession receiver with a 90 in awareness and an 88 catch rating. Ed Dickson is a serviceable tight end with a 77 overall rating, and the Ravens have an underrated offense. Marshal Yanda is the best player here with a 96 overall rating, but the old veteran at center, Matt Birk is rated a 90 overall. The Ravens' defensive line is in transition—except for Haloti Ngata.
Ngata is rated a 97 overall and he's one of the 10 best defensive players in Madden You can't say the words Ravens and linebacker without thinking about Ray Lewis. Once you pop in your copy of Madden 13 , the speech he gives will make you want to run up a hill. Madden 13 is still paying much respect to Lewis, as he received an overall rating of Some will argue that is too high for the year-old, but I don't think so.
He has a 99 awareness, which I dare anyone to dispute and that has a lot to do with the overall. This unit is definitely going to feel the loss of Terrell Suggs—if you keep pre-existing injuries on. He's rated a 96, but without him rookie Courtney Upshaw 71 overall starts in his place. Ed Reed received a 97 overall rating and the ball-hawking safety keeps the Ravens with a dominant player at every level of their defense. He has a 92 overall rating, only Shane Lechler of the Raiders and Andy Lee of the 49ers have a higher overall rating at the position.
David Reed handles the kick return duties, and he's decent but not devastating in that regard. His 95 overall rating is boosted by his 85 strength rating, 97 toughness and 74 trucking rating. If you choose the Steelers as your team, you're good at the starting QB spot. Byron Leftwich is the best of three backup QBs on the squad. He has a 75 overall, and he could fill-in for Ben if he has to miss a game or two. Rashard Mendenahll is the highest-rated at an 86 overall, but his injury rating is an That could lead to you leaning on Isaac Redman in Mendenhall's stead.
Redman is only rated a 77, and only an 86 in speed. The Steelers need a more dependable and durable back. Mike Wallace has a contract dispute, and he ought to show the Steelers his Madden ratings to gain leverage. Wallace is an 89 overall with a mercurial speed and acceleration ratings of He also has an 85 catching rating. Antonio Brown got paid, and his 85 overall rating is an indication as to why. Heath Miller rounds out a formidable top three options for Roethlisberger.
The veteran tight end has an 84 overall rating. The Steelers' O-Line is nowhere near as solid as it has been in the past. The great thing about this unit is that they are so young.
When you consider the ages of the linemen, and their ratings: Maurkice Pouncey 85 overall rating, 23 years old , David DeCastro 82 overall rating, 22 years old , and Marcus Gilbert 78 overall, 24 years old the future is bright for this group. If you're looking at this from a Connected Careers standpoint, this should be an attractive team. The Steelers defense has two standouts on the D-Line.
Casey Hampton 87 overall is solid at NT, but he is 35 years old and Brett Keisel 87 overall is just as good at RE, but he's 33 years old. Madden 13 has him rated a 93 overall, and it is warranted. He is the best player on perhaps the game's best LB unit. Ike Taylor is blazing fast 95 speed overall , but I almost dropped my controller when I saw that he was rated an 88 overall. His awareness rating should have been like a 70 instead of an This unit is all about Troy Polamalu, though.
You won't get any argument from me about his 97 overall rating. He's one of my favorite players to control in the game. Antonio Brown is a great return man, he's rated a 99 in this role. Combining that with his receiving abilities and he is one of the Steelers most valuable players.
The kicking specialist are both just average performers: Shaun Suisham 75 overall and Jeremy Kapinos 74 overall won't win you many games, but they probably won't lose many for you either. Luck is rated an 84 overall, he has an 82 speed rating to go with his ratings of 92 throw power and 88 throwing accuracy.
Drew Stanton is the backup and he is rated a 70 overall. I'm sure his services won't be needed aside from cases of an emergency. Donald Brown isn't an ideal feature back. He has only a 78 overall rating so that could be the next position your target if you take the Colts in a Connected Careers. Wayne is still rated a notable 88 overall rating. He has a 97 awareness rating and a 95 in catching.
Austin Collie is the second-best passing option, but he's a bit of a drop-off at a 78 overall rating. He's rated a 75 overall right now, but he will improve over time. This O-Line needs to get better fast. Only the center Samson Satele 83 overall is rated higher than an The Colts don't have a dynamic running back, and they have a precious, rookie franchise QB. Moving Freeney 90 overall and Mathis 88 overall to this unit makes it one of the best in Madden 13 The Colts now have two dominant pass-rushers coming off the edge.
In the middle, Pat Angerer 80 overall and Kavell Conner 73 overall are a bit of a fall-off, but this is still a bright spot for the rebuilding Colts. Antoine Bethea is the star here. Both Tom Zbikowski and Jerraud Powers are rated an 80 overall rating.
Quan Cosby is the best return man on the roster, but he isn't as dangerous as the elite players in this category. Adam Vinatieri 89 overall is one of only four kickers that rank in the top three rated players on his team. Chad Henne is rated slightly higher than the incumbent Blaine Gabbert. Henne has a 75 overall rating and Gabbert is rated a 74 overall. The problem is that neither is anything to shout about.
If you're looking for a challenge in Connected Careers, this could represent the biggest one of all. Greg Jones is one of the best FBs in the game as well, he is rated a 91 overall. It's clear the Jags best chance at success on offense is in the running game. The Jags should have better weapons in the passing game this season. Marcedes Lewis is rated an 84 overall at the tight end spot, but the two newest receivers are the biggest improvement.
The Jags' first round pick is rated an 80 overall right now, but in a Connected Careers he could be a force—that is, if you find someone to get him the ball.
Jeremy Mincey is the best player on the Jags' D-Line. He has an 81 overall rating, but there isn't much in the way of accomplished pass-rushers. Rookie Andre Branch may make some noise as your Connected Careers mission impossible progresses, but this isn't a strong suit for the team. Darryl Smith is one of the team's best players with a 92 overall rating.
This entire unit is a glimmer of hope for the Jags. Paul Posluszny 88 overall is a solid force at MLB and Clint Session 79 overall is the lowest-rated starter, but he's still a dependable player. Rashean Mathis 87 overall , Derek Cox 85 overall and Aaron Ross 80 overall can match up with most receiving corps. He has a 90 overall rating, and with the team's difficulty to move the ball in the air, his services are needed frequently. Matt Schaub comes back from his injury in and he's rated an 89 overall in Madden Schaub has a 79 injury rating, so a solid backup is important if you're going to run with the Texans in Connected Careers.
Yates is only rated a 74 overall rating, so that isn't the answer. You may just have to do your best to keep Schaub healthy. Foster is the most versatile back in the game. He deserves his 96 overall rating. He has 92 speed and a 96 trucking rating. He is simply a beast, and a weapon that you must utilize. The Texans have solid depth at the position.
Ben Tate is rated an 84 overall, and that includes an impressive 90 speed rating. This is just part of the reason the Texans offense is so good.
Andre Johnson is still an elite receiver. His 97 overall rating is indicative of his ability. And how do either of them work if your player has a "High Motor"? Is a high motor worth purchasing? I just don't want to be wasting points. Consistency is the one that I really don't understand, I've upgraded guys from 0 to 4 and seen no change in their week-to-week performance. Quote: Originally Posted by MountainGoat Consistency is the one that I really don't understand, I've upgraded guys from 0 to 4 and seen no change in their week-to-week performance.
Raw Energy likes this. Quote: Originally Posted by throckmeisterz I've actually been extremely surprised at how much consistency seems to help. It's most noticeable for your WRs and TEs. The first time I gave a receiver a point in consistency, the next game he had his best game ever, and continued on this new level afterwards improving, of course, as he developed.
Also, and this could be completely false, but it's just my impression I find that players with higher consistency seem to perform more consistently play-by-play. Is that for sure? Attributes and Ratings in Madden Football These are definitions of Madden attributes, actual implementation is based on the internal programming. A higher rating means the less chance of a fumble. Scales the speed of initial moves at the snap. PBK-STR Pass block strength - how well a player performs when the defender is performing power moves against him PBK-FT Pass block footwork - how well a player performs when the defender is performing finesse moves against him.
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