FBGRatings Seeks to Recalibrate Madden Ratings, Change Game

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by DCEBB2001

Let me check. Well, they didn't start doing the cone drill until 1999, so let's start that year. 1999: Cone 7.48, Shuttle 4.36 2014: Cone 7.33, Shuttle 4.50 Rotational Agility has improved while lateral agility has not. Very interesting.

To be honest I expected both numbers to show improvement.

I am not that knowledgeable in blocking schemes so maybe someone more qualified than I can answer this, but has zone blocking become more popular within the specified years? That was my original thought behind the strength numbers along with other spread concepts, but if it does provide a explanation I would expect OL shuttle drill numbers to improve.

For the entire population's drill times, has it been a consistent trend in the appropriate direction or does it fluctuate?

[DCEBB2001]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

To be honest I expected both numbers to show improvement. I am not that knowledgeable in blocking schemes so maybe someone more qualified than I can answer this, but has zone blocking become more popular within the specified years? That was my original thought behind the strength numbers along with other spread concepts, but if it does provide a explanation I would expect OL shuttle drill numbers to improve. For the entire population's drill times, has it been a consistent trend in the appropriate direction or does it fluctuate?

It fluctuates by draft class typically. This year's class was actually a bit less athletic as compared to other years. Otherwise, the rate of change is pretty small or constant.

[DCEBB2001]

Quote: Originally Posted by charter04

I can't understand why there is so much negative passion about this. You can't compare what Dan does to EA anyway. He does it for free. LOL They charge us $60. So really if you don't like it so much why spend so much time commenting on something that won't change. You either like it or don't. Make your own site and rate guys how you want to.

I'm used to it, but TBH, I just interpolate and report on the data. I don't grade the players. I think much of this is more a beef with this particular personnel department than with me...at least it should be. I just convert the grades to Madden ratings and offer what explanation I can. I can't tell you which team they come from, but I can tell you that if you call all 32 front offices you will speak with this one eventually by process of elimination. Maybe this guy needs to do that.

BTW...There is something VERY IRONIC in his whole argument for Joe Haden. I will leave it up to you to guess what that irony is. I say no more.

[michiganfan8620]

Quote: Originally Posted by DCEBB2001

I'm used to it, but TBH, I just interpolate and report on the data. I don't grade the players. I think much of this is more a beef with this particular personnel department than with me...at least it should be. I just convert the grades to Madden ratings and offer what explanation I can. I can't tell you which team they come from, but I can tell you that if you call all 32 front offices you will speak with this one eventually by process of elimination. Maybe this guy needs to do that. BTW...There is something VERY IRONIC in his whole argument for Joe Haden. I will leave it up to you to guess what that irony is. I say no more.

I don't see what's ironic. Haden covered number 1 WRs 65% of the time (more than most CB's), faced arguably the toughest WR slate in the league, never gave up a 100 yard game, 11 games under 50 yards, only gave up 2 30+ yard plays, and only 6 td's the whole year against him. He was top 10 in passes defended/ints per target last season.The guy played extremely well. You can't tell me Derek Cox has better technical skills, the guy was cut for a reason, he struggled. These "scouting people" you use don't have a clue if they don't see that. The only way to judge a corners coverage skills is to watch him face top WRs, and Haden was one of the best at stopping them.

[michiganfan8620]

Quote: Originally Posted by charter04

I can't understand why there is so much negative passion about this. You can't compare what Dan does to EA anyway. He does it for free. LOL They charge us $60. So really if you don't like it so much why spend so much time commenting on something that won't change. You either like it or don't. Make your own site and rate guys how you want to.

Wrong, they charge us $60 for the game not the ratings. The ratings are given out for free on the internet by EA as well. Id like more realistic ratings as well, I'm just pointing out that these are no better than EA's. Too many inconsistencies in this set, at least EA is consistently too high in their ratings.

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by DCEBB2001

I'm used to it, but TBH, I just interpolate and report on the data. I don't grade the players. I think much of this is more a beef with this particular personnel department than with me...at least it should be. I just convert the grades to Madden ratings and offer what explanation I can. I can't tell you which team they come from, but I can tell you that if you call all 32 front offices you will speak with this one eventually by process of elimination. Maybe this guy needs to do that. BTW...There is something VERY IRONIC in his whole argument for Joe Haden. I will leave it up to you to guess what that irony is. I say no more.

Well I am clueless. But my curiosity is off the charts.

[charter04]

Quote: Originally Posted by michiganfan8620

Wrong, they charge us $60 for the game not the ratings. The ratings are given out for free on the internet by EA as well. Id like more realistic ratings as well, I'm just pointing out that these are no better than EA's. Too many inconsistencies in this set, at least EA is consistently too high in their ratings.

But the ratings are useless without their game. Donny Moore gets paid. What does Dan owe you? He really doesn't have to explain anything.

If they are so bad then your waisting a lot of time on here.

If you want you could just make your own. Use the time your using Trolling this thread. Just saying


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[DCEBB2001]

Quote: Originally Posted by michiganfan8620

These "scouting people" you use don't have a clue if they don't see that.

This part right here makes it even more funny!