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July isn’t exactly the most exciting month in the NFL offseason but every year EA Sports is nice enough to give football fans (and players) something to care about when they release the skill ratings for the newest installment in the Madden franchise. A couple of weeks ago, we discovered which seven players received a perfect rating in this year’s game (and who will get the sick gold cleats that come with the honor) before the full list was revealed shortly after.
A few of the NFL’s most promising rookies have already sounded off on how they feel about their virtual skillset and now some of the league’s most prominent players are voicing their opinion. ESPN rounded up a number of reactions from athletes who have jumped on social media after discovering how they compare to the rest of their colleagues and it’s safe to say some of them are not exactly thrilled.
Ryan Shazier might not actually be playing in real life next season but that doesn’t mean the two-time Pro Bowler is happy about his avatar’s rating.
This is one of the most disrespectful things I seen a a long time. @EAMaddenNFL what did I do to deserve this?? pic.twitter.com/1RJuN58xnB
— Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) July 11, 2018
Cam Heyward is also not a huge fan.
What a joke
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) July 10, 2018
Kyle Long’s stats aren’t going to blow anyone away but at least he acknowledged they’re pretty on point (while also saying he doesn’t really care when he obviously kind of cares).
Probably because I’ve missed a large number of games the last two years and I have to prove to them that I’m a reliable high level player again. I ain’t mad about it. That’s how the world works fam! https://t.co/29Lkc1swvJ
— kyle (@Ky1eLong) July 10, 2018
I used to trip on my madden rating but EA don’t cut the check so I ain’t even getting caught up in it pic.twitter.com/xJSLiITY4c
— kyle (@Ky1eLong) July 10, 2018
However, there was at least one player who was thrilled to use his rating to clap back at people who’ve doubted him.
Damn I got cut and I’m a 93. https://t.co/k6l8oQKIiy
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) July 10, 2018
I can only imagine how hard the Cardinals must be kicking themselves right now.