An update for you guys, even though we're still unable to download ANYTHING from the Community Share.
I added 12 more prospects last night, bringing the total number to 84.
After talking with xAPATHYx13 a bit on Twitter I started the "adjusting" of OVR ratings a little early this year. That got me to thinking... out of boredom I thought I'd list the prospects I've made so far and what their OVR ratings are CURRENTLY. Remember, that often changes as the draft approaches and guys move up and down draft boards. I also always adjust OVR ratings AFTER a player is actually drafted.
Sure, they're wrong at times but I assume most GM's & NFL personnel departments are smarter than we are and more informed about a player lol.
Anyway, here's what I have so far as well as a list of guys who I'm scheduled to add at this time and their current OVR rating.
QB - J. Burrow 75, T. Tagovailoa 74, J. Herbert 73, J. Love 72, J. Eason 70, J. Fromm 68, J. Hurts 68.
HB - D. Swift 75, J. Taylor 75, C. Edwards-Helaire 74, J. Dobbins 74, C. Akers 73, Z. Moss 73.
WR - J. Jeudy 77, C. Lamb 76, H. Ruggs III 76, J. Jefferson 75, T. Higgins 75, D. Mims 74, L. Shenault Jr. 74, B. Aiyuk 74, M. Pittman Jr. 73, K. Hamler 73, J. Reagor 73, D. Peoples-Jones 72, C. Claypool 72, G. Davis 71, D. Duvernay 71, L. Bowden Jr. 71, V. Jefferson 70, B. Edwards 70, A. Gandy-Golden 70, T. Johnson 69.
TE - C. Kmet 74, T. Moss 72, A. Trautman 71, B. Hopkins 71, H. Bryant 70.
T - A. Thomas 76, M. Becton 76, T. Wirfs 76, J. Wills Jr. 76, A. Jackson 74, J. Jones 74, I. Wilson 72. Likely to add... P. Tega Wanogho 72, L. Niang 71, T. Phillips 71, E. Cleveland 70, M. Peart 70, A. Taylor 69-70, T. Adams 68.
G - Likely to add... J. Simpson 72-73, R. Hunt 71, D. Lewis 71, S. Lemieux 70, N. Muti 69, J. Jackson 69, S. Kindley 68.
C - L. Cushenberry III 73, C. Ruiz 72, T. Biadasz 72, M. Hennessy 70, N. Harris 70.
DE - C. Young 80, AJ Epenesa 75, Y. Gross-Matos 74, T. Lewis 73, C. Weaver 73, M. Davidson 72. Likely to add... B. Anae 72, A. Robinson 71, J. Zuniga 71, J. Stowbridge 70-71.
DT - D. Brown 77, J. Kinlaw 76, J. Madubuike 74, R. Blacklock 74, N. Gallimore 73. Likely to add... R. Davis 73, J. Elliott 72.
OLB - I. Simmons 79, K. Chaisson 76, P. Queen 74, Z. Baun 73, J. Okwara 73. Likely to add... J. Uche 73, M. Harrison 72, A. Jennings 71, J. Greenard 71, T. Dye 70-71, D. Taylor 70, A. Davis-Gaither 69-70.
MLB - K. Murray 75.
CB - J. Okudah 78, CJ Henderson 76, T. Diggs 74, K. Fulton 74, AJ Terrell 74, J. Gladney 73, N. Iginoghene 73, B. Hall 73, J. Johnson 72, D. Arnette 72, C. Dantzler 72. Likely to add... S. Samuels 72, T. Burgess 71, AJ Green 71, L. Jackson 70, T. Pride 69-70.
S - X. McKinney 75, G. Delpit 74, A. Winfield Jr. 73, J. Chinn 72, A. Davis 72, K. Dugger 72.
A few things - yes, I know some OLB's will likely play DE and vice versa. Those position designations will be adjusted depending on what team drafts the player and what their plans for them are.
Yes, we can argue all day about prospects being better than someone else, not as good as someone, etc. These are just the INITIAL ratings based on the draft boards I was using WHEN THEY WERE CREATED (most notably Matt Miller, CBS Sports and Walter Football). Again, as I do every year, OVR's will be adjusted based on actual draft position more than likely.
One thing I consider - while X brought up last year's Madden rookie ratings, I also struggle when placing a rookie in the FA pool and seeing how he "ranks" compared to the available veterans. It's a tough balance to keep the ratings similar to last year while also keeping them comparable to available veterans. So please... I didn't shoot this to you guys to start a debate or argument lol. These are INITIAL ratings.
This would be 119 prospects. There are only 112 CAP's. I believe there are 34 pre-existing/EA created "rookies" currently in the FA pool that most likely won't be on any teams. These are always the first guys I choose when creating guys once the CAP's are used.
There will likely be anywhere from 61 to 117 guys that could be used who are on teams now that won't likely make the team. If they don't fix the Community Share I doubt I'd go into using these guys. I may not anyway and might stop at just the first 3 rounds... possibly go through the 4th.
Just wanted to give you guys an update and preview. Hope they get the Community Files/share fixed soon. (*** Edit - forgot MLB K. Murray)