The Madden NFL 21 rankings were just released, and new Bucs quarterback Tom Brady found himself as the fifth-highest ranked quarterback in the game with an overall rating of 90.
Per Michael Rothstein of ESPN:
“Twenty years after appearing as QB No. 12 in Madden ’01, it’ll be a first for the future Hall of Famer again — a new team. Going from the New England Patriots to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady has seen his overall rating drop from a 96 last year to a 90 this season (his worst starting rating since the early 2000s), and moved from second to fifth in QB ratings. This makes sense after Brady had one of his worst statistical 16-game seasons (4,057 yards, 24 touchdowns, 60.8% completions) in a decade. This could be a rating that jumps up quickly, though, considering the offensive options he has around him.”
I think we all expect Brady’s rating to climb this season before it’s all said and done. It may take some time for him to get used to a new offense, but once he and his receivers start clicking they could be one of the toughest teams in the league to stop.
And while seeing his rating drop from 96 to 90 may not be anything to celebrate for Brady, it’s still a lot better than his first rating in Madden.
Take a look.
Can we also just point out the fact that Brady looks better now than he did in 2000? That Florida tan looks good on him.
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