Buccaneers get long overdue respect from EA

[Cpt_Buckoneer]

Patriots 97
Cowboys 96
Chargers 95
Colts 95
Giants 94
Steelers 94
Jaguars 93
Packers 91
Eagles 91
Bucs 91
Vikings 90
Browns 88
Redskins 88
Seahawks 87
Saints 87
Panthers 86

Looks like EA has us as the 7th best team in the league for their upcoming Madden 09. Smith, if you're reading this, brush up those godlike Madden skills of yours and bring home another trophy this year! You managed to win with a terrible Bucs team last year, so let's see what you can do with this great one. Every single starter on our defense (yes, even Hovan) is rated 85 or higher and almost every single offensive starter is rated higher than last year, so the time is right for you to take part in the Bowl, do what you do and make us proud. Go Bucs!!

[Legacy]

Two things:

1) Know what would be great? :rolleyes:
2) Who gives a flying crap what Tiburon thinks about the Buccaneers?

[Cpt_Buckoneer]

Two things:

1) Know what would be great? :rolleyes:
2) Who gives a flying crap what Tiburon thinks about the Buccaneers?

1. You to stop shooting negative crap at positive minded posts?
2. Hmmm let's think... me, hundreds of thousands of Madden players US-wide and loyal Bucs fans who will be happy to find out that we're finally getting the respect we deserve on the gaming front?

[Blazer688]

The Buccaneers are going to be the NFC cheeser team this year.

Joey Galloway and Dexter Jackson have 97 speed.

Josh Johnson has 88 speed, and 87 throw power (generously more than Garcia's 82 rating last year).

The defense is the most well-rounded in the NFL.

It's going to be a good year for Madden.

[h-town baller]

Whoa Calvin Johnson is at a 92!

[btrian]

The Buccaneers are going to be the NFC cheeser team this year.

Joey Galloway and Dexter Jackson have 97 speed.

Josh Johnson has 88 speed, and 87 throw power (generously more than Garcia's 82 rating last year).

The defense is the most well-rounded in the NFL.

It's going to be a good year for Madden.

how do you know what are the madden rating's of madden 09? do you have a link

[h-town baller]

The Buccaneers are going to be the NFC cheeser team this year.

Joey Galloway and Dexter Jackson have 97 speed.

Josh Johnson has 88 speed, and 87 throw power (generously more than Garcia's 82 rating last year).

The defense is the most well-rounded in the NFL.

It's going to be a good year for Madden.

Yup its about time we got a mobile QB for madden.

[Blazer688]

how do you know what are the madden rating's of madden 09? do you have a link

I don't know that I can link anything. Google should yield some results; I think the QBs, RBs, OL, TEs, and WRs are available now.

[h-town baller]

how do you know what are the madden rating's of madden 09? do you have a link

http://www.pastapadre.com/2645/madden-09-player-and-team-ratings

[Top10_D_10Years]

...loyal Bucs fans who will be happy to find out that we're finally getting the respect we deserve on the gaming front?

Yay! I can finally sleep well at night knowing my Bucs are getting the respect they deserve in a video game. Hallelujah!

[Cpt_Buckoneer]

Yay! I can finally sleep well at night knowing my Bucs are getting the respect they deserve in a video game. Hallelujah!

Respect is respect. And when it's from a video game that has a loyal following of hundreds of thousands nationwide, I wouldn't discount it so easily.

[btrian]

http://www.pastapadre.com/2645/madden-09-player-and-team-ratings
thanks:)

[Blazer688]

I would go as far to say that Madden ratings dictate Pro-Bowl appearances.

[no1bucsfan29]

Why is this in team discussions? It has nothing to do with the Bucs organization, or anything else football related, it's about a video game...

In related news, I heard Brooks is great at guitar hero so we must be SUPERBOWL BOUND BABY!1!!1!!111!!!eleven!

[Q-man]

Anything positive about the BUCS getting some national

exposure is great, IMO.


29 just hates everything!:p

[Crocaneers]

1. You to stop shooting negative crap at positive minded posts?


Considering this thread was moved, I would think you owe Legacy a little apology.

[Top10_D_10Years]

Respect is respect. And when it's from a video game that has a loyal following of hundreds of thousands nationwide, I wouldn't discount it so easily.

I put it as plainly as I can. I dont care if we get "respect" in a video game because it means absolutely nothing when the real life Buccaneers step on a football field. I find it kinda sad that anyone would care what rating the Bucs get in a video game.

[LJ BuCz 27]

^^ well for the Madden players at least

lighten up..im sure he knows it means nothin in real life...sheesh

[MillerTime]

How is it long overdue respect when we were a 4-12 team going into Madden 08?

[NYBucsFan]

Yay! I can finally sleep well at night knowing my Bucs are getting the respect they deserve in a video game. Hallelujah!

Maybe you can sleep, but I can't until we're higher up in the Power Rankings, too.

[Buccs99]

Respect from a ****ty watered-down football game that doesnt give a crap about fans, but only their money. awesome.

[TBFreak2002]

anyone know how fast Talib is set to be? I'm really hoping its 90 or above, which would allow me to insert him and blitz more with man coverage up top...

[Pewterslimsme]

He's a 99.....but his stamina is awful as he continually heads to the sideline with munchies

[NYBucsFan]

anyone know how fast Talib is set to be? I'm really hoping its 90 or above, which would allow me to insert him and blitz more with man coverage up top...

Searchable list of every player and every attribute rating in Madden 09 (http://beedogs.com/index_files/page0039.htm).

[Cadillac559]

Searchable list of every player and every attribute rating in Madden 09 (http://beedogs.com/index_files/page0039.htm).

Your sarcasm is almighty. :D

[Cpt_Buckoneer]

anyone know how fast Talib is set to be? I'm really hoping its 90 or above, which would allow me to insert him and blitz more with man coverage up top...

Talib's a 91 - pretty accurate, as 93 and above is for elite speedsters and Talib doesn't quite have elite speed. He's got 78 catching though :D - which is second to only Champ Bailey's 80. User picks here I come!

[TBFreak2002]

where are you guys finding the more specific ratings, such as speed, catching, agility, accelaration, etc.?

[Cpt_Buckoneer]

where are you guys finding the more specific ratings, such as speed, catching, agility, accelaration, etc.?

I can't link them since the pages contain user comments (and quite predictably there's a lot of swearing from fans disappointed with their players' ratings) but google "Madden 09 <position> ratings".

[MillerTime]

where are you guys finding the more specific ratings, such as speed, catching, agility, accelaration, etc.?

Ratings, screenshots, updates, ect.

http://www.sportsgamer.com/madden/

[Jakopo]

The Buccaneers are going to be the NFC cheeser team this year.

Joey Galloway and Dexter Jackson have 97 speed.

Josh Johnson has 88 speed, and 87 throw power (generously more than Garcia's 82 rating last year).

The defense is the most well-rounded in the NFL.

It's going to be a good year for Madden.


Just think if Alstott was still on the team and you could mix in the 8 yard FB dive as he bounced off people.

[galloway123]

Just think if Alstott was still on the team and you could mix in the 8 yard FB dive as he bounced off people.

Might not be the most realistic thing in the world but I put Grahm at fullback and they have to really give it some attention and when they do TD run by caddy/Bennet for 40 yards or 60 yd deep ball to you know who.

[CanuckBuc40]

Yup its about time we got a mobile QB for madden.
Saves me from having to draft one in the first draft for my franchise:p .