New Orleans Saints QBs Ratings on Madden 21
As the 2020 NFL season approaches, so does the release date of NFL fans' most anticipated video game year in and year out.
EA Sports' Madden 21 releases August 25th with BETA exclusively available now. In anticipation of the game, EA Sports is releasing some of the top player and rookie ratings by position throughout the remainder of July. The Saints News Network gives a breakdown of the New Orleans Saints QBs Madden 21 rankings.
The Saints Quarterbacks
Brees on the cover of EA Sports Madden 11.
Drew Brees: 93 Overall (4th Highest Rated QB)
- Last year's Ranking: 92 Overall
This Year's Attributes:
- Speed: 67
- Acceleration: 72
- Agility: 68
- Awareness: 98
- Throw Power: 84
- Throw Under Pressure: 98
- Short Accuracy: 99
- Medium Throwing Accuracy: 97
- Deep Throwing Accuracy: 89
- Throw on the Run: 88
- Play Action: 99
Analysis: For long time players of the Madden Franchise, Brees has been a top QB in the game for the past decade. He is an excellent choice for a quick game with your friends and MUT modes if you need an accurate short/intermediate passer that is not reliant on the deep ball. However, using Brees in franchise mode can be difficult as he typically retires after one season. If you choose the Saints to start your franchise, be sure to have the "heir apparent" ready to roll in year two.
Winston in EA Sports Madden 15
Jameis Winston: 76 Overall
Last Year's Ranking: 76 Overall
This Year's Attributes:
- Speed: 79
- Acceleration: 81
- Agility: 80
- Awareness: 71
- Throw Power: 90
- Throw Under Pressure: 85
- Short Accuracy: 85
- Medium Throwing Accuracy: 83
- Deep Throwing Accuracy: 84
- Throw on the Run: 82
- Play Action: 85
- Analysis: Jameis Winston enters 2020 as Drew Brees' backup after leading the NFL in passing yards a year ago. Winston's overall in the latest installment matches his from last season. In play now, Winston should not see the field but if Drew Brees has to exit Winston is one of the best backups in the game. If you choose to play as the Saints in franchise mode you have an interesting choice to make after year one. Is Winston your next starting QB? It is not often you get the chance to replace a Hall of Fame QB with a #1 overall pick.
Hill's Player Spotlights MUT Card in EA Sports Madden 20
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Taysom Hill: 64 Overall
Last Year's Rating: 56 Overall
This Year's Attributes:
- Speed: 90 (3rd Fastest QB)
- Acceleration: 89
- Agility: 85
- Awareness: 76
- Throw Power: 84
- Throw Under Pressure: 76
- Short Accuracy: 70
- Medium Throwing Accuracy: 70
- Deep Throwing Accuracy: 72
- Throw on the Run: 79
- Play Action: 79
- Analysis: Taysom Hill is the perfect example of a Madden player who could benefit from a position change. Only a 64 at QB, Hill could be one of the more dangerous TEs in play now and franchise mode. With a speed rating at 90 he would be the fastest TE in the game. Though his route running (65) could use a boost, his 78 catch rating makes the position change worth the risk. At 30 years old and a 64 overall, Hill's development as a QB would be an uphill battle but at TE you could have a huge threat for 4-5 years in your franchise.
QB Tommy Stevens warms up prior to Mississippi State's 2019 Season Opener inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Tommy Stevens: 54 Overall
Last Year's Ranking: N/A
This Year's Attributes:
- Speed: 81
- Acceleration: 88
- Agility: 83
- Awareness: 51
- Throw Power: 87
- Throw Under Pressure: 68
- Short Accuracy: 72
- Medium Throwing Accuracy: 64
- Deep Throwing Accuracy: 67
- Throw on the Run: 74
- Play Action: 74
Analysis: Tommy Stevens drew many comparisons to Taysom Hill when the Saints selected him in the seventh round this April. When comparing Steven's overall in his first Madden video game to Hill's initial rating in Madden 20, they are not far off. Switching Stevens to TE or WR might be the better option if you were to use him in franchise mode. His overall may increase in a different position. However, Stevens should not see the field in MUT or Play Now.
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