Size Rating

[madball]

How much do you pay attention to size rating of players? and does is it effect them during the game?

I drafted a power back that was 5'11 241lbs which gave him a size rating of 63 or somewhere close to that and it doesn't seem to be an issue as he is a beast in between the tackles.

[therewillbechud]

The size rating shouldn't have any gameplay signifigance. It's just a rating that is a reflection of the scheme you run. ie. 3-4 would perfer 300+ lbs ends as opposed to speed rushers. So if you change your scheme to "power back" his size rating should go up.

[madball]

Quote: Originally Posted by therewillbechud

The size rating shouldn't have any gameplay signifigance. It's just a rating that is a reflection of the scheme you run. ie. 3-4 would perfer 300+ lbs ends as opposed to speed rushers. So if you change your scheme to "power back" his size rating should go up.

That would make sense, since my scheme is for a speed back

[GroundNPound]

Quote: Originally Posted by madball

How much do you pay attention to size rating of players? and does is it effect them during the game? I drafted a power back that was 5'11 241lbs which gave him a size rating of 63 or somewhere close to that and it doesn't seem to be an issue as he is a beast in between the tackles.

It makes a big difference. If you have 250 RBs and 330 pound OL -- your scheme will likely need to include Power backs and Big Maulers

[phenomenal_waffles]

Height has always been a very important part of Madden, back in the rocket catch days you could argue it was the most important stat in the game. It's good to have tall WRs and TEs and pretty much everyone on defense.

As far as their weight, I'm not sure that it has any effect on the game.

[Sheba2011]

Quote: Originally Posted by phenomenal_waffles

Height has always been a very important part of Madden, back in the rocket catch days you could argue it was the most important stat in the game. It's good to have tall WRs and TEs and pretty much everyone on defense. As far as their weight, I'm not sure that it has any effect on the game.

I run an offense with all Julian Edelman/Wes Welker type WR's (under 6 feet) and my RB's are always speed backs around 5'8 or under. Height depends on the offense you run. My offense is designed to take advantage of those types of WR's (think 2001-2006 New England Patriots).

[madball]

Quote: Originally Posted by GroundNPound

It makes a big difference. If you have 250 RBs and 330 pound OL -- your scheme will likely need to include Power backs and Big Maulers

Not really football smart, so could you elaborate as to why this would be necessary

[cantgetright]

Quote: Originally Posted by phenomenal_waffles

Height has always been a very important part of Madden, back in the rocket catch days you could argue it was the most important stat in the game. It's good to have tall WRs and TEs and pretty much everyone on defense. As far as their weight, I'm not sure that it has any effect on the game.

I have played every Madden for the last ten years. I have not seen their weight, height, size, ratings, or anything other than sliders matter!