Madden NFL 12 Team Ratings - AFC West (ESPN)

[iBlievN5]

Quote: Originally Posted by BigSpleen

HUH? Look at the stats, the raiders were middle of the road last year pass blocking and great at run blocking. and no a RB wont do anything if the line doesnt block well. At times last year the raisers physically dominated other teams. Only barry sanders could still get yardage with no blocking.

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[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jewelz0376

Raiders have one of the best rushing attacks in the league, one of the best d-lines, one of the best 4-3 slb, the #2 pass defense in the league with 3 of the top corners in the league statistically, and one of the best in terms of special teams (jano, lechler, and ford)... Not saying that the Raiders should be a 90 overall or anything crazy, but there shouldn't be close to a 10 pt difference between the Raiders and Chiefs/SD

I don't think that's an unfair assessment.

[SportsTop]

Quote: Originally Posted by BigSpleen

Have not lost him yet, we can still sign him.......... Anyway back on topic the OP's remarks male me think he knows a lick about football outside a few teams. The Raiders had a bad run the last decade, but things have changed. Raiders woefully low rated and that comment about DHb shows a lack of knowledge about the rest of the roster.

I actually see what the author is attempting to convey. The Raiders have talent in more than a few areas but it isn't well balanced talent.

By the way, this is a QB driven league and the Raiders don't have anyone above average at that position.

[Bolt4Life24]

My prediction:

Chargers: 12-4
Raiders: 8-8
Broncos: 7-9
Chiefs: 6-10

I do believe the Raiders will be very good in Madden this year again. Last year they started out in Madden amazing because all of their WRs were so fast. Speed kills in this game. I don't think they are over rated in the 'overall'. Division games aren't like normal games. Raiders vs Giants is a lot different than Raiders vs Chiefs/Broncos/Chargers. The Bills can beat the Patriots, but lose to everyone else. I will never bet on division games. Hopefully, for Raider fans, they can resign Aso.

Last season special teams kill the Bolts and lost three games for them. Not to mention having the most transactions from injury in a season hurts too.

Chiefs are the Dolphins.

Broncos I believe will surprise some people.

[PowerPitcher]

Quote: Originally Posted by BigSpleen

HUH? Look at the stats, the raiders were middle of the road last year pass blocking and great at run blocking. and no a RB wont do anything if the line doesnt block well. At times last year the raisers physically dominated other teams. Only barry sanders could still get yardage with no blocking.

23rd in passing yards isn't middle of the road in the NFL champ, and pass blocking and run blocking are different, goes to show how much you DONT know about football. McFadden had a good year last year, when you look at the pure $*** seasons he had before that, I wouldn't expect another 1k yard season from him this year, I don't care HOW good you THINK the run blocking is.
Also I noticed you didn't take my bet, good choice.

[gohogsfan14]

Quote: Originally Posted by PowerPitcher

23rd in passing yards isn't middle of the road in the NFL champ, and pass blocking and run blocking are different, goes to show how much you DONT know about football. McFadden had a good year last year, when you look at the pure $*** seasons he had before that, I wouldn't expect another 1k yard season from him this year, I don't care HOW good you THINK the run blocking is. Also I noticed you didn't take my bet, good choice.

Well to be fair Dmac was injured a lot the first two seasons and he had jamarcus russell, not all on the OL. I think he can improve over last year

I think losing Gallery could hurt but Veldheer and Wisniewski (sp?) could be a pretty good start for the future

[PowerPitcher]

Quote: Originally Posted by gohogsfan14

Well to be fair Dmac was injured a lot the first two seasons and he had jamarcus russell, not all on the OL. I think he can improve over last year I think losing Gallery could hurt but Veldheer and Wisniewski (sp?) could be a pretty good start for the future

Thank you! INJURED! Not something a HB should be very often and expect to be in the NFL for long. Also I really don't think Russell or any QB has much of an effect on a HB's performance.

[gohogsfan14]

Quote: Originally Posted by PowerPitcher

Thank you! INJURED! Not something a HB should be very often and expect to be in the NFL for long. Also I really don't think Russell or any QB has much of an effect on a HB's performance.

You dont think it makes a difference that the defense can load the box on him? Campbell isnt an all star but he is 100 times better than jamarcus was