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Madden NFL 09 RB Ratings Analysis

12:36 PM - July 8, 2008 by RaychelSnr

Richard Chavez is back this week with a ratings analysis of running backs in Madden NFL 09. Be sure to check out which running backs were hosed and which ones got more than what they deserved in his Madden NFL 09 RB Ratings Analysis.

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	"Usually, the guys at EA are in the right ballpark when it comes to rating players, yet every year there are some suspect ratings that drive people nuts. I will be taking a look at the running backs you�ll be handing off to in August. You�ll see which ratings are downright suspect and which runners you�ll get ready to exploit online."

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# 1 callmetaternuts @ 07/08/08 12:50 PM

Wow, interesting. I agree Barber is a bit high, but has potential. I cant say i disagree with Benson (he is a turd, but high 70's seems right). Ricky Williams, you jsut cant say anything about him until we see him.

# 2 Nza @ 07/08/08 02:00 PM

I suspect White's low rating is mostly to do with his style. He could use more awareness for sure, but power backs will always be disadvantaged in the OVR category. Without speed, acc, agi etc you can only be rated so highly.

# 3 Harlemal @ 07/08/08 02:17 PM

They robed Jacobs and grant. But to tell u the truth speed and power are the most important imo.

# 4 ChaseB @ 07/08/08 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MelR2000


	Dallas Haters make me laugh...

Cowboys Defense Force unite!

# 5 tracyllrkn @ 07/08/08 03:50 PM

Adrian Peterson should be on the list.

# 6 RaychelSnr @ 07/08/08 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tracyllrkn


	Adrian Peterson should be on the list.

I guess I will go against the grain and say that if Peterson stays healthy, he is one of the premiere backs in the game and should be rated as such. I can see the argument for keeping his rating a bit lower than what it is now, but I think the argument for why it should be where it is...that's a pretty convincing argument as well IMO.

# 7 Sigma4Life @ 07/08/08 04:56 PM

Adrian Peterson might have broken the single season rushing record if not for his injury. I don't see how anyone can complain about his ratings. He had one of the most amazing seasons in the history of the NFL.

# 8 ronnyballgame @ 07/08/08 05:41 PM

The RBs who warrant the highest ratings are Tomlinson, Westbrook and Peterson. I am a Cowboys fans, die hard, but I will admit, Westbrook is the 2nd best back in the game. Hands down.

# 9 ralphsundin @ 07/08/08 07:32 PM

I really miss the days when there were some varying ratings in Madden. Go pop in Madden 2004 (i think this was the last one to have it right). Serviceable players are in the 70s, good players 80s and you had to be something special to be in the 90s. Along came Madden 2005 and all of the sudden players with a rating of 80 are pretty much the worst starters on your team. A guy with a rating of 75...no chance he sees the field.

# 10 Ceothachosen1 @ 07/08/08 11:07 PM

barber is rated higher then clinton portis which is a complete joke call me when he carries a whole offense on his back

# 11 Sigma4Life @ 07/08/08 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceothachosen1


	barber is rated higher then clinton portis which is a complete joke call me when he carries a whole offense on his back

LOL, call me when Portis does the same.

# 12 LosWorld @ 07/09/08 12:15 AM

Granted, there are always too many highly rated players in Madden. But at this point Barber is a top 5 back in the NFL. Don't take that as a huge deal, as that list changes each and every year with the exception of Tomlinson. I'm sure 3 years ago we would have all liked Alexander on our team. Hell, even Larry Johnson makes you feel iffy after last season. Nature of the position.

# 13 cdronm @ 07/09/08 12:24 AM

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU... for pointed out how B. Jacobs got the shaft. #3 in the NFL in rushing yards per/game last season, also had the 3rd best average per carry among rusher with over 1,000 yards last season. That's not worth at least a 91 or so???

# 14 cdronm @ 07/09/08 12:25 AM

... "for pointing out". (LOL) My bad...

# 15 jontabs @ 07/09/08 12:45 AM

Yeah, biggest problem for me would be LenDale White.

82 for a starter? From a pre-dominantly running team? The stats speak for itself. Whether or not its his style, lack of sped or what not, the fact is, he should be given the rating of a starting NFL running back, and one whose team depends on greatly.

And he gets shafted by LT'S backup who hasn't done anything the past 4 years, and is going to run behind one of the worst lines in football? True he showed some flashes with one or two carries, but what does that prove? That EA can make up for Vick leaving by giving him an 88?

Barber I'd give a 90-91 but I can see why they give him a 93.

Thing is, you give barber a 93, bump up Jacobs to at least 91. Just my opinion

# 16 texbuk84 @ 07/09/08 01:41 AM

Mr. Barber doesnt deserve to be a 93 first of all because he is a cowgirl and secound of all he is overated. Brandon won the Super Bowl and was a great back all year with more touches and yards and his rating is lower than barbers. the people who put the rating's in must be cowboy fans.lol

# 17 texbuk84 @ 07/09/08 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ceothachosen1


	barber is rated higher then clinton portis which is a complete joke call me when he carries a whole offense on his back

exactly portis is better than barber but rated lower. please explain to me the rating system in this game.

# 18 Chavez21 @ 07/09/08 08:32 AM

Compared to Marion Barber's 93 rating, Brandon Jacobs warrants at least a 91. Barber has done less.

# 19 bengleu22 @ 07/09/08 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jontabs


	Yeah, biggest problem for me would be LenDale White. 82 for a starter? From a pre-dominantly running team? The stats speak for itself. Whether or not its his style, lack of sped or what not, the fact is, he should be given the rating of a starting NFL running back, and one whose team depends on greatly. And he gets shafted by LT'S backup who hasn't done anything the past 4 years, and is going to run behind one of the worst lines in football? True he showed some flashes with one or two carries, but what does that prove? That EA can make up for Vick leaving by giving him an 88? Barber I'd give a 90-91 but I can see why they give him a 93. Thing is, you give barber a 93, bump up Jacobs to at least 91. Just my opinion

white is fat and slow. good for 3 yards up the middle. i thought they made him too fast as it is. he already has the speed of some corners and wr's, which is a joke. do you want white running sweeps? he doesn't do that because he can't, so why should his rating be higher? he's a one trick chubby pony.

i like the idea someone else brought up of average players being in the 70's, good players in the 80's and superstars in the 90's. Neither Barber or Jacobs fall into the "superstar" category because neither of them have ever been a feature back. Barber still won't be with Felix Jones joining the Cowboys.

screw it, let's just make everyone 95+ that way nobody's offended.

# 20 DC @ 07/09/08 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ralphsundin


	I really miss the days when there were some varying ratings in Madden. Go pop in Madden 2004 (i think this was the last one to have it right). Serviceable players are in the 70s, good players 80s and you had to be something special to be in the 90s. Along came Madden 2005 and all of the sudden players with a rating of 80 are pretty much the worst starters on your team. A guy with a rating of 75...no chance he sees the field.

That sports games in general. EVERYONE is overrated in every game.
Especially the superstars.

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