Madden NFL 12 Team Ratings - AFC West (ESPN)

[SportsTop]

Quote: Originally Posted by trauma

We were missing McFadden in the first game who was much, MUCH more important to our team than anyone the Chargers were missing (not sure if this was brought up, but if it wasn't...). So yes, we were as shorthanded as you guys.

The argument could me made that the Chargers missed:

1. David Binn
2. Kassim Osgood (left as a FA)
3. Vincent Jackson
4. Marcus McNeill

In that order....more than the Raiders missed Nnamdi Asomugha. The Binn and/or Osgood absences can be directly attributed to at least 3 losses.

[SportsTop]

Quote: Originally Posted by brettmickey

Geez can we stop the stupid arguments about who could have/ should have won games because of injuries? Even if players weren't injured who knows if they would have had a bad game anyways? There are too many variables involved for someone to justify an argument based on injuries. There is absolutely no way in proving who would win a game if injuries didn't occur because they are apart of the game so whoever won is the winner whoever lost is the loser that's all we know and that's all we need to know. Stop making excuses for your team because they lost

Well genius, seeing as how the conversation is about why team A is rated where it is or why it's higher than team X, Y, and/or Z then how would you suggest everyone go about having an objective discussion on subjective material?

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by brettmickey

Geez can we stop the stupid arguments about who could have/ should have won games because of injuries? Even if players weren't injured who knows if they would have had a bad game anyways? There are too many variables involved for someone to justify an argument based on injuries. There is absolutely no way in proving who would win a game if injuries didn't occur because they are apart of the game so whoever won is the winner whoever lost is the loser that's all we know and that's all we need to know. Stop making excuses for your team because they lost

Are you confused about what thread you are in?

[brettmickey]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Are you confused about what thread you are in?

hahaha sorry about that, that was supposed to be in another thread on the Bills message boards. Some Bengals fan was complaining about the Bills win last season. Again sorry about any confusion continue your discussion haha

[Broncoman]

The Raiders aren't a good team period. Sure they swept the division and put up the best record since what....2002? All this crying over a team rating..... The Faid have some of the fastest skill players and ya'll should be happy with that. Consistancy.... When they can accomplish that then they will get madden respect. Maybe try finishing better than 3rd or 4th more than once in a decade...

[DaggerSwagger]

Quote: Originally Posted by Broncoman

The Raiders aren't a good team period. Sure they swept the division and put up the best record since what....2002? All this crying over a team rating..... The Faid have some of the fastest skill players and ya'll should be happy with that. Consistancy.... When they can accomplish that then they will get madden respect. Maybe try finishing better than 3rd or 4th more than once in a decade...

ha ha don't you feel good about your team

[Tyrant8RDFL]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTFitsDaveyJ

Jon Robinson of ESPN The Gamer breaks down the AFC West team overall ratings in Madden NFL 12. As you no doubt know, we are releasing the "Madden NFL 12" Overall Team Ratings over the course of this week and next. We're doing it division by division, and today we've got ratings for the AFC West. And remember, we'll also be breaking down the complete player ratings starting August 1. Until then, Tebow or Orton, who you got?. Denver Broncos: 74 It's all about who you want as your starting quarterback in Denver. Tim Tebow is 77 overall with 80 speed and 76 throwing accuracy while Kyle Orton is 82 overall with only 64 speed but 85 accuracy. Really depends on how you like to play "Madden." As a guy who likes mobility, I'll take Tebow. San Diego Chargers: 85 With Philip Rivers clocking in at 96 overall and Antonio Gates at 99, the Chargers are going to be tearing up defenses through the air. The fact that they have three running backs with 90-plus speed doesn't hurt, either. Kansas City Chiefs: 84 Jamaal Charles was one of the surprises of the "Madden" cover vote, showing strong support throughout his campaign. His reward? EA Sports makes him one of the most feared backs in Madden with 98 speed. Oakland Raiders: 76 Darrius Heyward-Bey blazes the virtual field with 97 speed but only has a 68 catching rating. That pretty much sums up the team right there. Oh yeah, Shane Lechler is a beast at 98 overall. Source: Madden NFL 12 Team Ratings - AFC West

Pretty much agree with what was done.

My question is with Darrius. Is it that he can't catch or can't get open?

I did not see every raiders game, but from the one I saw. He catches the ball, but does'nt get open much.

If this is the case I would have given him a low route running rating, and a decent catch rating.

This way yes he is fast, but can't run a good route to get open on a avg AWR DB. Just makes more sense to me.

[WindyCityFanatic]

Quote: Originally Posted by Harrison_UNC_Barnes*

I say Raiders 70 Broncos 72 Chargers 84 Chiefs 87

I say

Broncos 69
Raiders 74
Chargers 80
Chiefs 85