Devin Hester-100 Speed in Madden

SportsWorld · Post #1 » by **SportsWorld** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 4:20 pm

Hester isn't this fast
http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/ne ... id=2826180

It's long been rumored, it's been hinted at, it's been lobbied for, and it's been perennially denied -- but now, an NFL player has finally achieved the near-impossible: meriting a perfect 100 in one of Madden NFL's proprietary skills ratings.

Chicago return man Devin Hester has attained perfection in the "Speed" category, gaining the maximum 100 rating in the upcoming Madden NFL 08 for his amazing wheels. Hester, who set an NFL single-season record with six returns for touchdowns in his rookie campaign of 2006, has been known as the "Windy City Flyer" for his unique ability to turn on the afterburners and bring a kick back for six points. His 100 rating tops the previous high of 99, given to such players as Deion Sanders, Randy Moss, Charles Woodson, and a couple others.

Posey H8er · Post #2 » by **Posey H8er** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 4:34 pm

I'd like to play as him on the game. Woot-woot!
BTW, a quick question, I have a shirt that says "Devin for Seven." My friend says it means 7 touchdowns becuase he got 7 touchdowns, but I think it means 7 points becuase a touchdown is basically always 7 points.

Action Paxson · Post #3 » by **Action Paxson** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 5:27 pm

Hester has an amazing burst, the best in the world probably. His straight away speed doesn't warrant a 100 rating though.

TylerB · Post #4 » by **TylerB** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 6:40 pm

Yeah he was always being run down on his touchdowns, they just couldn't quite catch him until he scored.

Post #5 » by **Darth Celtic** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 7:36 pm

TylerB wrote:Yeah he was always being run down on his touchdowns, they just couldn't quite catch him until he scored.

SportsWorld · Post #6 » by **SportsWorld** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 8:36 pm

I remember in the Super Bowl (I think it was) when he looked up at the scoreboard as he was running.

y 2 a B · Post #7 » by **y 2 a B** » Sun Apr 8, 2007 12:39 am

I saw this brought up on 'Around the Horn' on ESPN, but I didn't think it was actually true.

If you move him to offense on Madden, then you might as well just wish your opponent good luck. :lol:

SportsWorld · Post #8 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun Apr 8, 2007 12:41 am

I don't see the big deal. If you think Hester should not be a 100 just edit him down to a 96.

Demon2 · Post #9 » by **Demon2** » Mon Apr 9, 2007 4:04 am

SportsWorld · Post #10 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Apr 9, 2007 4:39 am

That is one sweet sig. That might be my sig when football season rolls around.

Triple_6_Mafia · Post #11 » by **Triple_6_Mafia** » Mon Apr 9, 2007 5:19 am

Who cares?

Madden sucks has for the last 6 years, I'll still be playing espn next year.

Best Foootball ever.

SportsWorld · Post #12 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Apr 9, 2007 6:24 am

I loved the 2K football series. I loved the ESPN Chris Berman in it. Shame EA bought the rights and hasn't done anything with Madden since.

blumeany · Post #13 » by **blumeany** » Mon Apr 9, 2007 12:24 pm

I think his speed rating is basically set to make up for what the programmers can't account for - which is his shiftyness. He's not a burner, in fact on many of those returns he was a step away from being pulled down from behind. But you can't really replicate his shiftyness in the game without just making him stupidly fast so he can get by everyone. So it makes sense.

chibearsfan · Post #14 » by **chibearsfan** » Mon Apr 9, 2007 5:05 pm

I actually created him in Madden and gave him a 99 for speed and he was faster than he is. They just did this so more fans buy the game

Demon2 · Post #15 » by **Demon2** » Mon Apr 9, 2007 5:23 pm

The 2K series was mighty good. I bought 2k3 with Urlacher on the cover for $2.99 @ Blockbuster. Sometimes its fun being able to launch 50 yard bombs on every down. The graphics weren't too shabby either.

Free Money · Post #16 » by **Free Money** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:39 am

It isn't his speed so much as his acceleration. His acceleration should be 100, his speed 95-97.

SportsWorld · Post #17 » by **SportsWorld** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:53 am

Hopefully in the game right before you reach the end zone the other team just about catches him just like in real life.

TylerB · Post #18 » by **TylerB** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:43 am

I thought that TO game was pretty bad, I bought it for 20 dollars and was still disappointed. It had these weird acceleration issues where if you caught a pass standing still and there was a guy coming 5 yards behind at full speed you could start running and he wouldn't be able to catch you.

mattbulls · Post #19 » by **mattbulls** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:28 pm

Posey H8er wrote:I'd like to play as him on the game. Woot-woot!
BTW, a quick question, I have a shirt that says "Devin for Seven." My friend says it means 7 touchdowns becuase he got 7 touchdowns, but I think it means 7 points becuase a touchdown is basically always 7 points.

You're right, your friend is wrong. That shirt was out before his 7th TD.