Player Attribute Inflation...AGAIN!

[DCEBB2001]

Just downloaded all of the rosters (now that we can get them except for the Vikings and Redskins) into a spreadsheet. I have noticed that several of the core ratings' averages have gone up. Last year the average SPD was 72, AGI 73, ACC 79, STR 71, and JMP 66. Now this year SPD is 74, AGI 74, ACC 81, STR 71, and JMP 68. What do you guys think? I personally feel that the average NFL player's attributes are getting out of control like it was a few years back...pretty soon we will be loaded with guys who are all 99s if this keeps up! Thoughts?

[CaliDude916]

Can't get the Cardinals either.

[DCEBB2001]

Quote: Originally Posted by CaliDude916

Can't get the Cardinals either.

OK wrong thread but I was able to get the Cards...

[CaliDude916]

Quote: Originally Posted by DCEBB2001

OK wrong thread but I was able to get the Cards...

Did you type in Cardinals or Cards? I typed in both and couldn't get them.

EDIT: All I get is the names. No ratings.

[Jono078]

I don't think an avg of +1 or +2 is to worry about.

When dealing with such a big database it's hard to keep the averages the same and all that.

It's kinda best not to compare to previous seasons and just take this years how they are and work around that really.

[DCEBB2001]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jono078

I don't think an avg of +1 or +2 is to worry about. When dealing with such a big database it's hard to keep the averages the same and all that. It's kinda best not to compare to previous seasons and just take this years how they are and work around that really.

Well consider that this sample is the SAME SIZE as last year's. In other words, roughly the same top players in the league except for rookies who have been added and scrubs that have been deleted. There is still an increase in these attributes which is statistically significant.

[Exonerated]

way too many 90+ let alone 99s. There shud be at most 5 players above 90. Then we'll get ratings that matter, instead of 22 TERMINATORS on the field.

[HittinAgenda]

I don't think a wholesale comparison of attribute averages is really fair. You should at least be comparing position-by-position and even then it's only after playing the game that you might be able to really see/feel any difference. If locomotion works like it's supposed to, then a slight escalation in the average player speed rating might be in order.