Madden NFL 11 Team Ratings Released, Franchise QBs Make All The Difference

The Madden NFL 11 team ratings have been released, and while the masses who follow this game on an annual basis already know the numbers will fluctuate throughout the season, one quick look at the biggest gainers and losers this year reveals an interesting statistical fact — Donovan Mcnabb and Kurt Warner will be missed. If not on the field, surely in the video game.

The Cardinals were rated 76 overall with future Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner at the helm — and without him, they are now scored a 70. The Eagles and their newly appointed QB of the future, Kevin Colb, scored an 80 — which puts them 6 points below their 86 ranking with McNabb orchestrating the offense. Conversely, McNabb’s new team, the Redskins, gained 6 points in rank, jumping from 70 to 76 with his addition.

Of course you can argue that the impact of losing a big play receiver like Anquan Boldin significantly impacted Arizona’s decline, but after seeing my team, the Pittburgh Steelers, dip a mere one point from 85 to 84 after the loss of Super Bowl MVP wide out Santonio Holmes, I’d have to argue that quarterbacks have a much more significant Madden impact than just about any other position — especially when they’re as good as the two mentioned here.

Have at the full list below.

[Source: GameSpot]