Support NeoGAF

[Matrix]

Just give me the Panthers,I'll get the games done.

As for the Texans/Chargers game,Bluemax told me he could play me this weekend sometime.

 

[Miguel]

I can take over for dskillz...or maybe even offer to let him come over and play his games :lol

 

[LukeSmith]

Shawn, I can let you put up 40 this weekend. Work is nuts.

 

[Lonestar]

Tough week of pizza and XBL? Must be Deep Dish.

 

[DMczaf]

http://www.pastapadre.com/3807/madden-09-roster-update-5-details

The fifth roster update for Madden 09 is planned to be out as early as tomorrow, but as we’ve learned from previous update delays it would probably be a good idea not to count on it until Monday. Some changes include the Falcons offensive line benefiting from Michael Turner’s exceptional play this year, ratings hits to Pacman Jones and Devin Hester, and several adjustments to quarterbacks based on their performances or early season benchings.

Continue on to view all the transactions, ratings changes, and IR placements.


Transactions
LB Joey LaRocque – Added to Bears
DE Ervin Baldwin – Released to Free Agents
WR Mark Bradley – Released by Bears
CB Marcus Hamilton – Signs with Bears
S Kyries Hebert – Added to Bengals
C Kyle Cook – Added to Bengals
S Herana-Daze Jones – Added to Bengals
C Dan Santucci – Released to Free Agents (IR)
G Frank Davis – Released by Bengals (Removed)
CB Jamar Fletcher – Signs with Bengals
CB Geoff Pope – Released by Bengals (Removed)
WR Justin Jenkins – Added to Bills
G Chris Denman – Added to Bills (Practice Squad)
G Christian Gaddis – Released (Removed)
QB Gibran Hamdan – Added to Bills
DT Nic Clemons – Added to Broncos
S Hamza Abdullah – Released by Broncos
S Vernon Fox – Signs with Broncos
RT James Lee – Added to Bucs
RT Julius Wilson – Released to Free Agents
CB DeJuan Tribble – Released by Chargers
DT Ian Scott – Signs with Chargers
DT Keith Jackson - Removed
DT T.J. Jackson – Added to Chiefs
TE John Paul Foschi – Added to Chiefs
CB Keiwan Ratliff – Released by Colts
LB Jordan Senn – Added to Colts
HB Jalen Parmele – Released by Dolphins
TE Jason Rader – Added to Falcons
CB Tarell Brown – Added to 49ers
FB Montell Owens – Added to Jaguars
CB Scott Starks – Released to Free Agents (IR)
CB Omare Lowe – Signs with Jaguars
WR Marcus Henry – Released by Jets
P Ben Graham – Signs with Jets
TE John Madsen – Released by Raiders
TE Ben Troupe – Signs with Raiders
G/DT Fred Wakefield – Added to Raiders
CB Fakhir Brown – Released by Rams
CB Jason Craft – Signs with Rams
LB Jameel McClain – Added to Ravens
FS Justin Hamilton – Added to Redskins
DT Alvin McKinley – Released by Saints
DT Kendrick Clancy – Added to Saints
HB Gary Russell – Released by Steelers
LB Donovan Woods – Added to Steelers
LB Patrick Bailey – Added to Steelers
DT Deljuan Robinson – Added to Texas

Ratings Up
WR Brandon Lloyd – Bears – 75 to 78 – Has been the #1 receiver on the Bears on what is a surprising passing game.
DT Dusty Dvoracek – Bears – 77 to 80 – Has 8 solo tackles and 9 total tackles through 3 games, Tommie Harris has 3 tackles.
QB Carson Palmer – Bengals – 94 to 95 – Something didn’t feel right about this, and Carson proved it. Played very well against a good Giants defense despite a busted nose and minimal pass blocking.
LB Alex Hall – Browns – 61 to 68 – Created several QB pressures with a sack in Week 3.
LT Donald Penn – Bucs – 76 to 80 – Has been a solid starter for the Bucs for a year now.
QB Brian Griese – Bucs – 77 to 78 – Threw for over 400 yards in a wild game vs. the Bears.
WR Antonio Bryant – Bucs – 77 to 79 – Had a 10 catch 138 yard game in Week 3 vs. the Bears.
DE Turk McBride – Chiefs – 75 to 78 – Has played better this year racking up 12 tackles and 3 tackles for loss.
HB Felix Jones – Cowboys – 81 to 82 – Looks just as fast on grass as he does on carpet. Up to 97 speed.
LB Tim Dobbins – Chargers – 65 to 73 – Is now in the rotation at MLB after being a star on special teams for several seasons.
G Ike Ndukwe – Dolphins – 75 to 79 – Worked well with the rest of the Dolphins O-line on Ronnie’s big day.
DE John Abraham – Falcons – 92 to 93 – Leads the NFL with 6 sacks. Beat up on Jeff Backus and a rookie LT in KC.
G Harvey Dahl – Falcons – 76 to 79 – Who? The starting RG in Atlanta paving the way for the Burner Turner.
G Justin Blalock – Falcons – 77 to 79 – Might be finding his niche after struggling badly last year, especially in pass protection.
G Uche Nwaneri – Jaguars – 72 to 74 – Now starting at LG for the Jags, the Jags ran wild in week 3 against an undersized Colts front.
G Daryn Colledge – Packers – 77 to 79 – Working well with an injured interior of the Packers offensive line.
WR Greg Jennings – Packers – 93 to 94 – Superstar in the making. Him and Aaron Rodgers will be a part of a lot of big plays.
DE Kalimba Edwards – Raiders – 76 to 79 – Got the better of Pro Bowler LT Jason Peters on pass rushing situations in Week 3.
HB Michael Bush – Raiders – 79 to 80 – Looks all the way back from injuries. Part of a 3 headed monster for the Raiders at running back.
FS Jim Leonhard – Ravens – 78 to 79 – Played a great game, including several great kick returns, filling in for injured Dawan Landry.
T Zach Strief – Saints – 65 to 69 – Filled in for LT Jamaal Brown vs. the Broncos in a wild shoot out vs. the Broncos. Brees threw 48 times.
CB Bryant McFadden – Steelers – 85 to 86 – Played very well last season as the nickel corner and has filled in for injured Deshea Townsend to the tune of 2 INT’s and 5 pass breakups.
HB Steve Slaton – Texans – 77 to 79 – Busted a 50 yard run vs. the Titans on his 116 yard and a TD day in week 3. His role as a major part of the offense seems secure.
*Few minor ratings changes not noted due to time

Ratings Down
WR Devin Hester – Bears – 81 to 79 – Has caught 2 balls for 13 yards. Not a part of the offense and seems to only be a special teamer.
LT Levi Jones – Bengals – 88 to 87 – Was dominated by Kiwanuka in week 3.
WR Darrell Jackson – Broncos – 83 to 81 – Has slid down the Broncos depth chart, all those passing yards and he is not involved.
QB Derek Anderson – Browns – 87 to 85 – Might not be all the way back. Looks to have a couple starts left on a Browns team heading for a losing record.
LB Kamerion Wimbley – Browns – 88 to 87 – Only had 5 sacks last year rushing the passer, this year he has done nothing.
QB Jeff Garcia – Bucs – 89 to 87 – His benching might be more personal, but only an injury or a couple terrible performances will see him back as the starter.
CB Ronde Barber – Bucs – 92 to 91 – Has lost a step, got picked on last week vs. the Bears.
WR Joey Galloway – Bucs – 87 to 86 – Has lost a step, injured a ton and looks disinterested.
LG Brian Waters – Chiefs – 91 to 87 – Bad timing he goes down 4 points after the Chiefs best running game in a while, but he is near the end.
S Bob Sanders – Colts – 99 to 98 – Loses his 99 cause he can’t stay on the field. Still not a bigger difference maker on the defensive side of the ball.
CB Adam Jones – Cowboys – 86 to 83 – Looks like a player that has been out of the league for a while. Would have thought always trying to cover TO would have helped more.
DE Jamaal Anderson – Falcons – 83 to 81 – Still waiting on his first career sack after being a top 10 pick a year ago.
TE Vernon Davis – 49ers – 87 to 85 – A lot of people saw him catching more than 4 passes in his first 3 games, big disappointment.
DE Reggie Hayward – Jaguars – 86 to 83 – Had 27.5 sacks over a 3 year span, since then has 4.5 over 3 years including a year out injured.
WR Dennis Northcutt – Jaguars – 81 to 79 – Hasn’t done too much on a Jags passing attack that was missing WR Jerry Porter and the invisible Reggie Williams. Matt Jones has stepped up.
CB Al Harris – Packers – 93 to 92 – Before his spleen was lacerated, looked slow vs. Detroit. Was underrated for a long time and he might be getting old now as people know his name.
T Chad Clifton – Packers – 95 to 94 – Got beat up by DeMarcus Ware which shouldn’t be a story, but that wouldn’t have happened a couple years ago.
T Mark Tauscher – Packers – 94 to 93 – Commits too many penalties and looked a little old vs. Dallas.
WR Randy Moss – Patriots – 99 to 98 – Gave a pathetic effort in week 3 whether not going up for an underthrown duck or his blocking. Looks unhappy and won’t be the same threat without the Brady deep ball.
CB Tye Hill – Rams – 86 to 81 – Just got his starting job back after the release of CB Fakhir Brown. This was supposed to be his big year but hasn’t turned out that way.
DT La’Roi Glover – Rams – 84 to 82 – Just benched on the Rams defensive line, that says it all.
QB Marc Bulger – Rams – 89 to 88 – Just benched for Trent Green, will have his job back in 2 weeks whether due to injury or injury.
S Corey Chavous – Rams – 82 to 79 – Has been fading for a long time, one of the only secondary’s he could start in.
HB Ray Rice – Ravens – 80 to 78 – This guy hasn’t been as good as advertised, Willis and McClain seem to have the running game under control.
DE Jason Taylor – Redskins – 98 to 97 – Is injured and hasn’t made the overwhelming difference some thought he may. Now he is injured.
DT Brian Young – Saints – 85 to 82 – Long time overdue. High effort player and can’t get off blocks anymore.
LT Marvel Smith – Steelers – 88 to 87 – Big Ben took a beating last week vs. Philly.
TE Alge Crumpler – Titans – 86 to 83 – Bo Scaife has double the catches and double the yards of Alge.

Injuries
C Tom Nalen – Broncos - IR
LB Dan Connor – Panthers - IR

 

[Shawnwhann]

Shawn, I can let you put up 40 this weekend. Work is nuts.

Haha, I'm sure it'll be a crazy shootout! I'll be around this weekend so just let me know!

 

[Fifty]

Another really boring week for the Ravens, update wise. Damn you, Ike!

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

wait a minute. so VD goes down in ratings because he didn't live up to expectations, but JTO gets no ratings boost? he's the 4th highest rated QB in the NFL! you can't even raise him into the 80's?

just like most of the national media, no one actually watches the 49ers games. they look at the box score and assume things. although apparently they dont look at JTO's box score. whatever, guess he'll get an upgrade once he wins the superbowl but that doesn't help me now

 

[Matrix]

"HB Steve Slaton – Texans – 77 to 79 – Busted a 50 yard run vs. the Titans on his 116 yard and a TD day in week 3. His role as a major part of the offense seems secure."

Whooooo +2!

 

[CB3]

:lol :lol :lol

 

[Lonestar]

HAHA, EA: We get things Rite!

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

lol so slaton has a 50 yard run and goes up 2 points. JTO throws for nearly 600 yards, 3 TD's, 0 Ints, and 0 turnovers the past 2 games and he gets no ratings boost.

see you in hell EA!

 

[DMczaf]

lol so slaton has a 50 yard run and goes up 2 points. JTO throws for nearly 600 yards, 3 TD's, 0 Ints, and 0 turnovers the past 2 games and he gets no ratings boost.

see you in hell EA!

QB Brian Griese – Bucs – 77 to 78 – Threw for over 400 yards in a wild game vs. the Bears.

Mmmmmm!

 

[Matrix]

lol so slaton has a 50 yard run and goes up 2 points. JTO throws for nearly 600 yards, 3 TD's, 0 Ints, and 0 turnovers the past 2 games and he gets no ratings boost.

see you in hell EA!

:lol :lol

 

[Rorschach]

Tough break, FMT. Looks like the 9ers are the new Raiders! :lol

QB Brian Griese – Bucs – 77 to 78 – Threw for over 400 yards in a wild game vs. the Bears.

Mmmmmm!

Never mind the fact that he threw 3 INTs and more INTs than TDs.

Damn Tampa bias!

66 QB Rat > 123.3 QB Rat

 

[Matrix]

I'd like to know why Schaub's rating didn't go down? He's been awful and was by far the worst QB last weekend.

Not that I want it to go down any further cause I'll suck even worse,but I don't get EA's system.

 

[Rorschach]

I'd like to know why Schaub's rating didn't go down? He's been awful and was by far the worst QB last weekend.

Not that I want it to go down any further cause I'll suck even worse,but I don't get EA's system.

EA's system = preferred teams up (Tampa!) and a dartboard with player names on it.

This line got a minor downgrade:

And the guy downgraded is still higher than all of my OL!

(PS: check out Heath Miller boxing Ben out of the Pocket. Nice moves! Moore's circling around without doing anything is pretty awesome too, though.)

 

[DMczaf]

EA's system = preferred teams up (Tampa!) and a dartboard with player names on it.

 

[Ramirez]

EA's system = preferred teams up (Tampa!) and a dartboard with player names on it.

This line got a minor downgrade:

And the guy downgraded is still higher than all of my OL!

(PS: check out Heath Miller boxing Ben out of the Pocket. Nice moves! Moore's circling around without doing anything is pretty awesome too, though.)

Mig was on my ass all night last night, pretty much just like the Eagles were last week! :lol

That guy that got banned didn't have a PS3 yet anyways...

 

[DMczaf]

I would love to play my game against the Panthers.... :|

 

[Fifty]

I'd like to give Matrix them, at least for these two games.. But I'd kind of also like to have at least one commish sign off on it besides me. Rors or FMT..if one or both of you agree with me, and Matrix is up for playing..do it!

edit: Or my favorite Commish: Big Zep could sign off on it

 

[CB3]

I'd like to give Matrix them, at least for these two games.. But I'd kind of also like to have at least one commish sign off on it besides me. Rors or FMT..if one or both of you agree with me, and Matrix is up for playing..do it!

As a long long long long forgotten commissioner, i approve. I Count too! Go play, matrix.

 

[Mrbob]

What is this...the UN?! Make a decision damn it!

 

[Fifty]

The only commishes that count are the tribunal of 3! FMT has given too much power too far. Now that I've said that, and I sound like a complete asshole..I'm going to calm you down by assigning Matrix the Panthers so that DMczaf and Ramirez can play their games! I hope that he's up for it.

edit: Even better than a non decisive leader..I am a flip-flopper! I'm so terrible.

 

[Matrix]

Dm,I can play tonight after the debates.YES I WATCH POLITICS! and Ram I can play you after I play DM if you want.

2 NIGHTER BABY?!

 

[DMczaf]

Dm,I can play tonight after the debates.YES I WATCH POLITICS!

You just want to look cool in NYC! Sipping your Starbucks and watching movies on your iPhone!

 

[Rorschach]

I'd like to give Matrix them, at least for these two games.. But I'd kind of also like to have at least one commish sign off on it besides me. Rors or FMT..if one or both of you agree with me, and Matrix is up for playing..do it!

edit: Or my favorite Commish: Big Zep could sign off on it

:lol I was gonna just do it last night, but I didn't want to step on any toes. I figured I would contact MWS today, but if he doesn't even have a PS3, might as well hand them over for now! Enough delays!

Mig was on my ass all night last night, pretty much just like the Eagles were last week!

That guy that got banned didn't have a PS3 yet anyways...

Saints were tearing through my line too. So much for AWalt playing that game...got knocked the fuck out after 7 yards.

 

[Matrix]

You just want to look cool in NYC! Sipping your Starbucks and watching movies on your iPhone!

:lol

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

i already talked to MWS last night. here is the story:

1. banned for using the phrase "SDF", or sony defense force. mods dont ban me for repeating it.

2. he doesn't have madden yet. he has a PS3 to my knowledge, he is waiting on gamefly to deliver madden.

3. said he maybe going to blockbuster to get it but didn't commit.

4. doesn't like the panthers and would be willing to trade with anyone else. i told him everyone who is playing in this league is likely a diehard fan of their team. he showed interest in the cardinals. i told him i dont care if he trades with dskillz but i doubt dskillz would want to.

5. wanted us to wait before we let someone else use the panthers.

however, we need to get those games done. i CONDONE matrix using the panthers at this time. hopefully once zep gets his internets on sept 29 we can move forward with everyone! HOPEFULLY!

 

[DMczaf]

Screw you! We don't need your blessing! I was going to play him anyway!!

You're not my dad!

 

[Rorschach]

1. banned for using the phrase "SDF", or sony defense force. mods dont ban me for repeating it.

:lol Really? Jeeze. When is he unbanned?

4. doesn't like the panthers and would be willing to trade with anyone else. i told him everyone who is playing in this league is likely a diehard fan of their team. he showed interest in the cardinals. i told him i dont care if he trades with dskillz but i doubt dskillz would want to.

Would he be interested in the Raiders?

 

[dskillzhtown]

i already talked to MWS last night. here is the story:



3. said he maybe going to blockbuster to get it but didn't commit.

4. doesn't like the panthers and would be willing to trade with anyone else. i told him everyone who is playing in this league is likely a diehard fan of their team. he showed interest in the cardinals. i told him i dont care if he trades with dskillz but i doubt dskillz would want to.

I'll trade and take the Panthers. I am not exactly attached to the Cards.

 

[Somnia]

Would he be interested in the Raiders?

Or the Bengals? =P

I kid btw :lol unless I can use Palmer on the Panthers

 

[Matrix]

Most disgusting game ever Dm :lol

Take the Panthers Dskillz,I don't think I can play another game with Delhomme.

 

[DMczaf]

Most disgusting game ever Dm :lol

You probably should have won that one, you were dominating me with the run in the 1st quarter, and you just had to get greedy and go for 6 instead of 3 ....which is what I did too when I got in the red zone the next quarter :lol

That game was close as hell, 13-0 doesnt show it at all.

Once you learn how to pass with the Panthers, you can be deadly!

Edit: Don't give up, Matrix! DONT EVER GIVE UP!

 

[Matrix]

You also got a fumble in my red zone,which set you up for a fg.I should have used Stewart more.

I should have picked the Texans O book,I picked their D book so I was pretty ok with that,but I was not comfortable using the Panthers book and it showed badly after that first drive.

I felt like I was playing your type of style to start the game and then the retard part of my brain took over and wanted to throw it :lol Backfired big time.

 

[DMczaf]

I felt like I was playing your type of style to start the game and then the retard part of my brain took over and wanted to throw it :lol Backfired big time.

:lol It was working! DMBALL WAS WORKING! I know it feels dirty, but the wins make it feel so good!

 

[DCX]

:lol It was working! DMBALL WAS WORKING! I know it feels dirty, but the wins make it feel so good!

ncaa?

DCX

 

[LukeSmith]

I felt like I was playing your type of style to start the game and then the retard part of my brain took over and wanted to throw it :lol Backfired big time.

All the Elite players, rors, FMT, et cetera, say beating DM is accomplished by only playing DM Ball. I wouldn't know, since our games run at 3 fps tho.

 

[CB3]

All the Elite players, rors, FMT, et cetera, say beating DM is accomplished by only playing DM Ball. I wouldn't know, since our games run at 3 fps tho.

nay. you need a good

Spoiler

kick/punt returner

Spoiler

 

[DMczaf]

ncaa?

DCX

I'm pretty burned out, I can go anytime tomorrow though.

nay. you need a good

Spoiler

kick/punt returner

Spoiler

Pfft! Madden Gods

Spoiler

and Matrix diving all over the place!

rewarded me with the league's first punt return TD!

http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/803683

 

[CB3]

I'm pretty burned out, I can go anytime tomorrow though.



Pfft! Madden Gods

Spoiler

and Matrix diving all over the place!

rewarded me with the league's first punt return TD!

http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/803683

The irony of it all :lol

 

[The Frankman]

WR Randy Moss – Patriots – 99 to 98 – Gave a pathetic effort in week 3 whether not going up for an underthrown duck or his blocking. Looks unhappy and won’t be the same threat without the Brady deep ball.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

[Rorschach]

:lol I hope they bring back the PS2 "Moss giving up" animations.

 

[Miguel]

4. doesn't like the panthers and would be willing to trade with anyone else. i told him everyone who is playing in this league is likely a diehard fan of their team. he showed interest in the cardinals. i told him i dont care if he trades with dskillz but i doubt dskillz would want to.

Saints for Panthers!

 

[Rorschach]

So... what's going on with these games? :\

 

[Mrbob]

Well, personally I've been somewhat busy lately so its been tough to get games in. In fact...I probably won't be able to play games till Monday night at the earliest.

Secondly, Madden this year is kind of garbage. I'm having much more fun playing NCAA online dynasty and NHL online. Madden is usually my number one sports game to play. This year its number three at the moment. I haven't even bothered to get the patch installed yet. In fact, as the second season of NCAA starts I'm really starting to loathe using league daddy more and more. It would be much easier if I could just insert my team stats...I really don't look at individual player stats anymore anyway!

I will try to get my games in as soon as possible though!

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

play your games bob! stop flaking! i feel like kicking you out of the ncaa league so you can concentrate on madden!

 

[CB3]

Well, personally I've been somewhat busy lately so its been tough to get games in. In fact...I probably won't be able to play games till Monday night at the earliest.

Secondly, Madden this year is kind of garbage. I'm having much more fun playing NCAA online dynasty and NHL online. Madden is usually my number one sports game to play. This year its number three at the moment. I haven't even bothered to get the patch installed yet. In fact, as the second season of NCAA starts I'm really starting to loathe using league daddy more and more. It would be much easier if I could just insert my team stats...I really don't look at individual player stats anymore anyway!

I will try to get my games in as soon as possible though!

but there arent even any good shows on saturday/sunday...?

 

[Mrbob]

Bday weekend for me.

I'm getting shit faced tonight and will be in miller park for the brewers/cubs game tommorrow! Then I get to watch the Bears get crushed against Philly tommorow night!