If you're anything like me, one of the first things you do on Madden's release is go searching for trade targets for your Franchise. The key is finding the player that fits your play style, and so I have decided to compile rankings based on various player types. Note that, while some names are similar to the archetypes EA uses my formula isn't going to match their's exactly. On the overall ranking at the end, the list is comprised by any player who made a "Top 40" list in any of the three categories below. Deep Threat Route Running Threat Jump Ball Threat Overall Rankings

If you're anything like me, one of the first things you do on Madden's release is go searching for trade targets for your Franchise. The key is finding the player that fits your play style, and so I have decided to compile rankings based on various player types. Note that, while some names are similar to the archetypes EA uses my formula isn't going to match their's exactly. On the overall ranking at the end, the list is comprised by any player who made a "Top 40" list in any of the three categories below. Power Backs Elusive Backs Receiving Backs Overall Ranking

Earlier today EA hosted a special developer stream on Twitch to detail the changes coming out of the Beta heading into the game's release later this month. Out of the stream came a laundry list of changes, fixes, and improvements, as well as information on future changes they plan to make based on the feedback from the community. While the changes were substantial and numerous, the biggest takeaway from the stream was a resounding "We hear you" from the development team. Constantly highlighted throughout the stream were references to feedback coming directly out of the Beta. Fears of pass rush being tuned back, or throwing animations being shortened were quickly put to rest as Clint explained that the feedback from the community didn't support such moves. Mentioned often were comments from twitter about issues and bugs that were seen and how the team wanted to move to correct those that were truly issues. In a bigger picture sense, the stream sold the idea to t

The moment everyone has been waiting for, we reveal the top 8 teams for Madden 20! If you missed 16-9 you can view those here . Again, this is 100% based on the numbers assigned to guys in Madden by EA then put into formulas to spit out rankings. 8). Houston Texans Pros: Second best pass rushing unit in the league High level cap flexibility allows for long term development QB is setup to be top tier throughout cycle Secondary coverage score is elite level Cons: O-line is one of the worst units in the league Team is starting to ages, especially on the defensive side Weapons are about league average outside of WR 7). Chicago Bears Pros: Elite level pass rush Elite level secondary coverage Elite level team speed Top tier O-line Youth all over the field Cons: The worst cap situation in the game QB situation is uncertain going forward 6). Los Angeles Chargers Pros: Elite secondary coverage unit Elite

We are covering teams 16-9 in this article, but if you missed 24-17 you can read about them  here . Again, this is 100% based on the numbers assigned to guys in Madden by EA then put into formulas to spit out rankings. 16). Seattle Seahawks Pros: One of the best QB's in the game long term High end cap situation to maintain and improve team Upper level speed on both sides of the ball Cons: One of the worst coverage secondaries in the game Pass rush lacks stars, especially on the edge Weapons at the TE and WR 3 are below league average 15).Green Bay Packers  Pros: Top 10 Pass Rush with some additional upside Youth across the board, but especially on the defensive side O-Line in the top half of the league Cons: Weapons are substandard Cap situations will be difficult to manage moving forward Secondary coverage scores are below average  14). New England Patriots Pros: Best coverage secondary in the game

We are covering teams 24-17 in this article, but if you missed 32-25 you can read about them here . Again, this is 100% based on the numbers assigned to guys in Madden by EA then put into formulas to spit out rankings. 24). New York Jets Pros: Better than league average cap situation Secondary coverage grade hits about league average QB situation is solid with upside due to youth Cons: A bad O-Line will make it hard to have a lot of success Pass rush is lacking, especially at the LB level Team isn't old but it's not necessarily young either 23). Jacksonville Jaguars Pros: One of the better coverage units in all of Madden League average offensive line with some youth upside Outside pass rush is really good, but interior rush leaves something to be desired Cons: Worst offensive weapons in Madden Serious cap issues moving forward QB situation is a problem based on the value of the starter and his long term cont

It's taken a lot of work to get to this point and if you have followed along on twitter, or any other social media, you'd know I have put a lot of work into these metrics. This series is going to evaluate the best teams to use for a franchise based on 8 data points I developed using the Madden 20 launch ratings. Keep in mind that the commentary will be my thoughts, however they are based on the rankings the data spit out. I don't hate your team, trust me I'm a Bengals fan I have no room to talk. 32). Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders Pros: O-Line has upside, but does have age concerns Weapons are league average, however WR's specifically are upper echelon in the league Cons: This team is the oldest team in the league in terms of talent Defensively they lack a pass rush in a league where hitting the QB is everything Their coverage is lacking across the board On the slower side of the league across the board 31). Detroit Lions Pros:  We