Madden 16 Releases NFC Team Rankings
January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (TEAM 91 OVR)
The NFC Champions made major upgrades on defense, adding super star tight end Jimmy Graham (95) and speedy rookie receiver Tyler Lockett will surely help Marshawn Lynch (96) and Russell Winston (89) get to the endzone. Of course, you can’t talk about the Seahawks with out their secondary.
"New addition CB Cary Williams (82 OVR) will start opposite CB Richard Sherman (97 OVR). The excellent safeties return with FS Earl Thomas III (95 OVR) and SS Kam Chancellor (94 OVR)."
ARIZONA CARDINALS (TEAM 82 OVR)
The Cardinals are a mix of stud players and aging stars. Larry Fitzgerald and Carson Palmer sit in the mid 80’s while rising stars CB Patrick Peterson (89 OVR) and FS Tyrann Mathieu (83 OVR) will be making big plays across the field.
"New LG Mike Iupati (88 OVR) joins LT Jared Veldheer (90 OVR) to form a dominant left side of Arizona’s offensive line. Excellent LE Calais Campbell (95 OVR) is the defensive line star."
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (TEAM 78 OVR)
The 49ers are falling apart all around themselves. Loosing key defensive players and veterans like Frank Gore mean new guys are coming in to a rebuild. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick goes down to an 81 while newcomer Torrey Smith (86 OVR) joins Anquan Boldin (88 OVR) as the WR starters.
"MLB NaVorro Bowman (93 OVR), SS Antoine Bethea (91 OVR), and ROLB Aldon Smith (89 OVR) are the lynchpins of a defense that lost standouts Justin Smith, Patrick Willis, and Chris Borland"
ST. LOUIS RAMS (TEAM 78 OVR)
After trading former number one overall pick Sam Bradford, Nick Foles is the starter entering the 2016 season. Foles earns a 78 rating with his new team, while rookie Todd Gurley earns the third best rating for a rookie with an 80.
"The defensive line is the strength of this team, starting with RE Robert Quinn (94 OVR) and Defensive Rookie of the Year Aaron Donald (92 OVR). DT Nick Fairley (86 OVR) is a quality new addition."
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