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Madden NFL 15 - Top Outside Linebackers

07:48 PM - July 29, 2014 by Steve_OS

EA Sports has just revealed the top outside linebackers in Madden NFL 15. New screenshots can be seen here.

Von Miller - 96 Overall
Aldon Smith - 96 Overall
Justin Houston - 93 Overall
Lavonte David - 93 Overall
Robert Mathis - 93 Overall

The top cornerbacks were scheduled for today, not sure if they will be releasing later this evening or on another day.

Here is a look at the release date schedule for the remaining ratings.

Mon, July 21 � Top 10 Overall Rookies (Released)
Tues, July 22 � Top 5 Overall QBs (Released)
Wed, July 23 � Top 5 Overall RBs (Released)
Thurs, July 24 � Top 5 Overall WRs/Top 5 Overall TEs (Released)
Fri, July 25 � Top 5 Overall OL Players (Released)
Sat, July 26 � Top 5 Overall DEs (Released)
Sun, July 27 � Top 5 Overall DTs (Released)
Mon, July 28 � Top 5 Overall LBs (Released)
Tues, July 29 � Top 5 Overall OLBs (Released)
Tues, July 29 � Top 5 Overall CBs ??
Wed, July 30 � Top 5 Overall Safeties
Thurs, July 31 � Top 5 Overall Special Teams
Fri, Aug 1 � Top 10 Overall Players/Full AFC & NFC North Ratings
Sat, Aug 2 � Full AFC & NFC South Ratings
Sun, Aug 3 � Full AFC & NFC East Ratings
Mon, Aug 4 � Full AFC & NFC West Ratings
Tues, Aug 5 � Ratings Recap

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# 1 Cowboy008 @ 07/29/14 07:59 PM

I don't have a problem with the top 5. Screens like good like usual. So does everything get pushed back a day since they split up releasing the linebackers?

# 2 The JareBear @ 07/29/14 08:06 PM

It is not that I have problem with Von being the top guy (or tied, rather) but I am not sure I see consistency. Some guys at some positions take hits for an off year, others don't.

# 3 Madwolf @ 07/29/14 08:12 PM

I love Robert Mathis, but is really a Top 5 OLB?

# 4 friscob @ 07/29/14 08:14 PM

Id personally take aldon over Von any day of the week.

That Justin Houston shot looks amazing. Lavonte looks like a robot though lol

# 5 The JareBear @ 07/29/14 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Madwolf


	I love Robert Mathis, but is really a Top 5 OLB?

Seems to be a heavy emphasis on pass rushers, ratings wise.

Scheme wise I am sure that rating would change if you run a 4-3 with tradition personnel (in which case he would be an end, not an OLB, but still)

# 6 michiganfan8620 @ 07/29/14 08:18 PM

The thing with Von is, he has such great physical talents (speed, acceleration) that it's tough to lower his rating. He had a off year, but he had to deal with the suspension and injury. He should be back to form.

# 7 The JareBear @ 07/29/14 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by michiganfan8620


	The thing with Von is, he has such great physical talents (speed, acceleration) that it's tough to lower his rating. He had a off year, but he had to deal with the suspension and injury. He should be back to form.

Definitely not gonna argue, I agree. I just don't understand what warrants one off-year being "less of an off year" than another off year in the Moore's eyes, strictly from a ratings adjustment standpoint. Not even just in this case, but with all the ratings released so far.

# 8 pigsooie3 @ 07/29/14 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The JareBear


	It is not that I have problem with Von being the top guy (or tied, rather) but I am not sure I see consistency. Some guys at some positions take hits for an off year, others don't.

I agree. Like Julio Jones, who when healthy, is definitely a top 5 wr in the NFL. Some guys they went off of reputation (Andre Johnson) and other guys they went of last years stats/success (Russell Wilson). There is no consistency but overall I haven't been too upset with what I've seen.

# 9 TheBleedingRed21 @ 07/29/14 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Madwolf


	I love Robert Mathis, but is really a Top 5 OLB?

After the year he had last season, I do not see how you could say he's not?

19.5 sacks on a struggling defense, unlike teams with 2+ great rushers, he gets focused by blocks and still was able to be very dominant.

# 10 friscob @ 07/29/14 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Madwolf


	I love Robert Mathis, but is really a Top 5 OLB?

He played lights out last year. That positive test taints it a little.

Guys like Jamie Collins, Deandre Levy, Clay Matthews, Orakpo, Hightower, etc shouldn't be far behind him though

# 11 friscob @ 07/29/14 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBleedingRed21


	After the year he had last season, I do not see how you could say he's not? 19.5 sacks on a struggling defense, unlike teams with 2+ great rushers, he gets focused by blocks and still was able to be very dominant.

8 FF's and basically single handedly stopped the Broncos O

# 12 The JareBear @ 07/29/14 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by friscob


	8 FF's and basically single handedly stopped the Broncos O

Thanks for bringing up bad memories, bro.

Nah, joking. That was a fun game though.

Mathis did play lights out last year, for sure.

# 13 friscob @ 07/29/14 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The JareBear


	Thanks for bringing up bad memories, bro. Nah, joking. That was a fun game though. Mathis did play lights out last year, for sure.

My bad man, at least i didn't bring up the Super........ Lol. Got my tickets for the Rams game in STL, can't wait to see how we stack up.

# 14 reverend_heat @ 07/29/14 08:27 PM

Seems odd that in almost every group of these screens there are players with pics taken facing away from camera, deliberate because they don't have a face scan? Also, SF's helmet is no where near that reflective in real life, much more opaque in actuality.

# 15 GarrisonGrant @ 07/29/14 08:41 PM

This makes me a feel a lot less irritated about them leaving Von, Aldon, (Hardy) and Mathis off the Top DEs.

# 16 Hooe @ 07/29/14 08:55 PM

No Claymaker? I has a sad.

# 17 hanzsomehanz @ 07/29/14 09:10 PM

This is where we need to differentiate skillset at position.

3-4 DE and 3-4 OLB deserve their own category ranking.

I would not go as far as saying Nickel CB and Slot Recivers should be in separate rankings but the aforementioned positions should be ranked in a separate pile.

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# 18 hanzsomehanz @ 07/29/14 09:13 PM

Vontaze Burfict deserves a 95+ OVR in his own right.

I would rate Mathis higher too were it not for him testing positive to PED's

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# 19 jmurphy31 @ 07/29/14 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by friscob


	He played lights out last year. That positive test taints it a little. Guys like Jamie Collins, Deandre Levy, Clay Matthews, Orakpo, Hightower, etc shouldn't be far behind him though

Collins has a ton of upside but he really only played the last part of the year. I can't wait to see what he does this year. He's a three down player.

He needs to build off last year this season before he is even considered in the top 10.

# 20 jmurphy31 @ 07/29/14 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pigsooie3


	I agree. Like Julio Jones, who when healthy, is definitely a top 5 wr in the NFL. Some guys they went off of reputation (Andre Johnson) and other guys they went of last years stats/success (Russell Wilson). There is no consistency but overall I haven't been too upset with what I've seen.

The ratings are subjective even though Donny says there based off stats. He rates Brady lower due to a down year statistically, but Mayo had a down year due to injury and he stays in the top 5.

It also seems some guys are being penalized for suspensions and others aren't.

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