The final roster update for Madden 16 is now out which means that we more or less know what to expect in terms of Madden 17 player ratings.
Quarterback is, and likely always will be, the most important position in Madden NFL games. We’ve put together a list of 5 quarterbacks that you will want on your team when you pick up Madden 17 in August.
Cam Newton – Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton ended Madden 16 tied with Ben Roethlisberger at a 98 overall rating. Any experienced Madden gamer will tell you, however, that it really is no contest when it comes to the best quarterback in Madden. Cam Newton’s speed, strength, and playmaking ability put him in a class of his own in terms of actual on field production.
Opposing defenses will always have to be aware of the quarterback running the ball which will open up the passing game. Look for defenses to blitz a lot against him or put at least 1 defender in a QB Spy. He will be an absolutely nightmare to defend in Madden 17.
Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh Steelers
Big Ben is essentially a poor man’s Cam Newton in Madden 17. He isn’t as strong, or as fast, or as young as Cam Newton but he is still a big, fast quarterback who can make every throw in the game.
He may even have the best accuracy ratings in the game but unfortunately those don’t mean much once you get above 90+.
Russell Wilson – Seattle Seahawks
Russell Wilson ended Madden 16 with an overall rating of 95 overall so expect that to be what he has in Madden 17 (plus or minus 2 points).
He has the speed needed to run option plays or QB draws and the passing ability to make whatever throws you need on offense.
Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers
If Ben Roethlisberger is a poor man’s Cam Newton in Madden 17, Aaron Rodgers is a poor man’s Russell Wilson. He has the speed and the accuracy needed to be a dominant quarterback but he just isn’t as fast as Russell Wilson.
He is a little more accurate and has more throw power but those ratings don’t matter too much once they get above 90+. If you are more of a pocket passer who occasionally scrambles, Aaron Rodgers may be the better quarterback for your offense.
Tyrod Taylor – Buffalo Bills
Tyrod Taylor ended the season at 85 overall which makes him a curious choice to appear on this list. The reason he makes the cut is simply because he is essentially a running back that plays QB.
Look for speed, agility, and acceleration ratings near 90 overall in Madden 17.
Who did we leave out? Which quarterbacks are you most excited to use in Madden NFL 17? Let us know in the comments.
What was Tom Brady’s final rating?
Tom Brady is a cheating piece of dog shit #billsnation
I what Aaron Rodgers on the cover of madden 17 because he did so well
Yeah except cam starts with like 67 deep throw accuracy…apparently nobody told Ted Ginn this fact
I’m a Big FSU Seminoles Fan so Jameis Winston is the QB I’m Most Interested in Tips 4..
What Are Some Effective Schemes to Build Around Famous Jameis & Even Marcus Mariotta..??
Don’t sleep on Derek Carr and those Raiders (for CFM anyways)!
Good call. Derek Carr is the perfect franchise quarterback.
How do you leave Winston off the list? he is young, has a manageable salary and should have decent ratings in all areas. I personally like Mariota better but in Madden Winston will have better stats.
Aaron Rodgers or Richard Rodgers on the cover of Madden 17
Cam has to be unstoppable on Madden 17 and nothing close(04 VICK/00 PRIMETIME)
Eli Manning better be a top QB has been top last two seasons
What about Derek Carr to be a quarterback to build around .?? Tyrod Taylor, really.!?
in the realm of Madden games tyrod is the better choice because he’s very mobile, in real life? no comparison Carr is way better.