Madden NFL 12: Arizona Cardinals Week One Roster

by JoeCB1991 on Sep 10, 2011 1:55 AM MDT in Madden Rosters/Game Sims

Today, the roster update for week one of the NFL season was posted for Madden 12. A ton of players were removed to go along with the cuts, and other than a couple of added players not much else was changed compared to the last roster.

The main additions to the Cardinals are running back Chester Taylor (who dropped from a 77 overall to a 75 overall in this update), Cornerbacks Crezdon Butler and Korey Lindsey who are each rated 58 overall, and Punter Dave Zastudil who is a 76 overall and one point higher than Ben Graham.

Unfortunately, some of the players who were cut and added to the practice squad were removed from the roster. Some players like Quan Sturdivant are still in the game as Free Agents, and some will need to be added back into the game because of a limit to how many people can be in the Free Agency pool. So, if Marshay Green needs to be added back to the Cardinals roster you will need to wait for the next roster update because he is not in the game right now.

Larry Fitzgerald did receive the 100 overall rating for "Spectacular Catch" that he earned in the Club 100 Vote.

As for players who saw some of their ratings change, there wasn't really anything that I could notice. The depth charts were revised though, people like Greg Toler and Ryan Williams who are out for the year are now on the IR and are still on the roster but need to be added back to the depth chart if you want to use them. Patrick Peterson and Richard Marshall are still listed as the Cardinals starters at cornerback (Probably because A.J. Jefferson is still a 66), Paris Lenon and Daryl Washington are also listed as the starters at Linebacker instead of Stewart Bradley and Lenon like before.

If anything notable happens in the next update, it will be posted here as soon as possible.

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I was wondering if people would post their impressions of Madden 12 as I'm thinking of buying it. I own 11 but was wondering if 12 was worth it now or wait for a price drop. Thanks to all in advance.

"The point is, by my standards, I won fair and square."
-Bender

by az78true on Sep 9, 2011 7:12 PM MDT reply actions

price drops 10bux to my recollection, not for awhile

buy it dude, you want it, buy it

by fansincejakenrob on Sep 9, 2011 8:26 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah,

you know how they overhaul Madden every fourth year, well this one is the overhauled version

by Cardsfan928 on Sep 9, 2011 10:57 PM MDT up reply actions

Agreed, this is a good year

I like the ability to edit players. I made Beanie an 87, and raised AJ Jefferson to 80.

Section 103, Row 19

by CardsFan08 on Sep 10, 2011 12:35 AM MDT up reply actions

gameplay is really similar to madden 11. They changed zone defense to make it a little more effective, but thats about all they changed for gameplay.

the one thing that is different is offline franchise, they have like bidding for free agents and some other new stuff. It might be worth buying for those upgrades. If you’re an online guy, this game is a must buy, online play is really good.

by forget on Sep 10, 2011 3:53 PM MDT up reply actions

I gotta say I dont care for the game

The players move way too fast for a “simulation” game, and try to stop a QB sneak on the 1 yard line. Its damn near impossible. I only play online and Madden 10 is still my favorite. Also, after playing about 15 games online, I am still waiting for the first pass interference penalty to be called. Madden has no competition, so it has grown very stagnant in my opinion.

by Redbird Nation #1 on Sep 10, 2011 4:27 PM MDT up reply actions

Turn the game speed to Slow

That’s what it was tuned for in Madden ’10. The default is now Normal in ’11 and ’12, but I always turn it down.

by tw3kr on Sep 10, 2011 4:36 PM MDT up reply actions

I can say this

I LOVE MADDEN! And this new addition of madden 12 is awesome! I find it alot harder due to the fact in 11 I’d be blowin out the comp on the All pro level, in 12 im playin on All pro as well and Im having a tuff time. I find it harder to pass, and the game speed is alot faster. All in all its a great game and its worth the challenge!

by azcardswinez on Sep 9, 2011 7:40 PM MDT reply actions

It seems tougher for me too

Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan
Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

Leading the NFL in swagtangibles

by JoeCB1991 on Sep 9, 2011 7:48 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

EA posted a blog and not many players got increases

For us, Rex Hadnot was the only one I saw (from a 71 to a 77).

Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan
Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

Leading the NFL in swagtangibles

by JoeCB1991 on Sep 9, 2011 7:47 PM MDT via mobile reply actions

i play ps3, my screenname is IMRELENTLESS

i’d like to play some peoples. maybe some cardinals on cardinals matchups

by fansincejakenrob on Sep 9, 2011 8:26 PM MDT reply actions

Thanks again... I'll probably buy it tomorrow as it looks and sounds to good not to get. Plus I'm a Madden addict since '92 and I need my fix.

"The point is, by my standards, I won fair and square."
-Bender

by az78true on Sep 9, 2011 8:59 PM MDT reply actions

as i am too lol

I roll with my cards of course and luv battling online the catches that Fitz makes are unbelievable my first game against panthers kolb had 433 yrds passing with 5 Tds and Beanie ran for 2 hun…can’t nobody stop me lol

by tucson cards fan on Sep 9, 2011 10:15 PM MDT via mobile reply actions

I'm sure someone else noticed this too

But they have the wrong picture for Housler. I’m too detailed-oriented, so this bothers me big time. Sucks to be Housler, too. You work your butt off to get to the NFL and Madden can’t even get your picture right…bummer

"When life gives you lemons, I say f**k the lemons and bail."

by SGM on Sep 9, 2011 10:43 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah, that drives me a little bit nuts

Especially when I have the linebacker on my team that they messed up the picture with. Think that’s something they can fix, though.

by tw3kr on Sep 9, 2011 10:44 PM MDT up reply actions

They got a few pictures wrong

Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan
Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

Leading the NFL in swagtangibles

by JoeCB1991 on Sep 10, 2011 1:15 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions

Amazon or someone will have it for $40 in a week or two so I'm waiting

But I rented it and I am very happy with the game. The franchise changes are all welcome (although it only took me about two hours to completely and irrevocably break the mode, to the tune of 10 1st-rd draft picks a year — rrreeeaaaally hoping for a patch here) but what I really notice is the gameplay this year. The Pro-Tak stuff from ‘10 has been polished in this iteration and doesn’t feel like it’s buried under the Locomotion engine from ‘11. The line play is the best I’ve seen (offense and defense), play action isn’t a complete joke like it has been in some years, and the improvements to defense (coverage!) really jump out.

As far as changing the speed of the game, I always go in and set my game speed to “Slow” and increase the disparity between player speed (40). It makes it feel like Madden ’10.

by tw3kr on Sep 9, 2011 10:44 PM MDT reply actions

O line progression

Just played my first full season on franchise. Has anybody else found that o line are never able to get pancakes and so, despite beanie leading the league in rushing and kola being sacked 12 times, all the olines stats have decreased?

by Bottletop86 on Sep 10, 2011 1:31 AM MDT reply actions

They haven't been able to for years.

Bugs the crap out of me. Had seasons with 10 or less sacks given up and still none of my line makes it to the pro bowl. They need to fix that. Why have a stat for something they never let your guys get?

by tallfreak on Sep 10, 2011 11:08 AM MDT up reply actions

I have no problem with my OL progressing

But I load up on young players with high potential.

by tw3kr on Sep 10, 2011 4:35 PM MDT up reply actions

I just found out that you can get NFL Ticket through PS3 and now I'm debating whether to go with Madden or Ticket.

I can only get one as money is tight right now — baby on the way. I am concerned about the links on the net to watch games this year as most during the preseason blew. That’s why I purchased NFL Preseason package on NFL.com. Does anyone know if the links on the net will get better now that it is regular season? P2P is done or so it seems and I haven’t seen many good links on atdhenet.tv this year. I am not missing out on watching the Cards this year so I’m kind of in a bind. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

Just to clear it up — I live in WV and my only options are online, sports bar or NFL Ticket.

"The point is, by my standards, I won fair and square."
-Bender

by az78true on Sep 10, 2011 4:51 PM MDT reply actions