Madden NFL 17 Player Ratings - Top 5 Outside Linebackers

[UFCMPunk]

Quote: Originally Posted by SolidSquid

Wow how come?

The mixture of 3-4 OLB and 4-3 OLB so I'm sure not only is Luke ahead but also a couple more 3-4 OLB as well. Until Madden finally adds WLB and SLB to truly seperate a 3-4 OLB vs a 4-3 SLB/WLB this will be the case.

[extremeskins04]

I dunno, I think both Khalil Mack and Von Miller are pretty neck and neck but I give the slight edge to Mack. I don't have a problem with Miller being rated 99 but Mack is rated way too low.

[Bmore Irish]

Quote: Originally Posted by manEATgod

McPhee plays OLB, DE, and DT. At least he did for us in Baltimore. He deserves to be on this list without a doubt. He's much stronger than the rest of these guys but still has great pass rushing moves.

I was so sorry to see him leave. McPhee was the epitome of versatility on defense. He got pressure from everywhere on the field.

He may end up being one of the few Baltimore defenders to continue his success after leaving the team. Definitely deserving of a top ranking.

[That Army Allen]

Quote: Originally Posted by UFCMPunk

The mixture of 3-4 OLB and 4-3 OLB so I'm sure not only is Luke ahead but also a couple more 3-4 OLB as well. Until Madden finally adds WLB and SLB to truly seperate a 3-4 OLB vs a 4-3 SLB/WLB this will be the case.

It's nuts that he was top 5 in just about every major category (David) like tfl, total tackles, deflections, but because he's used as a run stopper, coverage guy and not a sack guy like Houston who had only 30 tackles I might add, he gets dumped on in ratings?

[SolidSquid]

Quote: Originally Posted by That Army Allen

It's nuts that he was top 5 in just about every major category (David) like tfl, total tackles, deflections, but because he's used as a run stopper, coverage guy and not a sack guy like Houston who had only 30 tackles I might add, he gets dumped on in ratings?

This isn't a madden problem though 4-3 OLBs are overlooked as a whole even in real life bc 3-4 OLBs are the sack guys. It doesn't make any sense to me.

[Mattanite]

Quote: Originally Posted by UFCMPunk

The mixture of 3-4 OLB and 4-3 OLB so I'm sure not only is Luke ahead but also a couple more 3-4 OLB as well. Until Madden finally adds WLB and SLB to truly seperate a 3-4 OLB vs a 4-3 SLB/WLB this will be the case.

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That's why they need to differ the positions slightly, to allow better differentiation but at the same time, allow position flexibility when changing schemes/ positions. The 3-4 OLB should be compared to the 4-3 DE not the WLB and SLB. Especially since some teams are moving towards this SS/SLB role for Nickel situations (Nickel is the new normal). Think Shaq Thompson, Deone Buchannon & Su'a Cravens etc...


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[k2thaz]

Mack should be a 98. top ranked pass rush and against the run. If Von is a 99 then Mack should be 98

[raiderphantom]

I dont have a problem with Von being higher because he has the longevity, but Mack is a far superior run defender. It's in the stats, it's in the film, it's in the scouting reports, it's been noted by numerous websites devoted to breaking down games and numbers.