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Tre'Quan Smith Jersey White , Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (91), Browns running back Kareem Hunt (90), and Saints running back Alvin Kamara (90).That’s more than a bit out of whack. Right now, the NFL has three special running backs: Elliott, Barkley, and McCaffrey. They should be the three highest-rated tailbacks.Others with potential beef include Bengals running back Joe Mixon (88), Washington running back Adrian Peterson (83), Steelers running back James Conner (83), Titans running back Derrick Henry (83), Eagles running back Jordan Howard (80), and Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (74).If that motivates these players, so be it. What makes more sense, motivation from a perceived slight by the makers of a video game most NFL players have played their whole lives or motivation from a radio, TV
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We’ve spent plenty of time the past couple of days talking about players being upset with their ratings in the new Madden game Womens Marcus Davenport Jersey , and the motivation they have drawn from it. One player who shouldn’t be upset (and in turn has no basis for extra motiviation) is Rams running back Todd Gurley.Gurley is the highest-rated running back in the game, with a 97 overall. And, frankly, that decision should spark the biggest questions about the skills, abilities, and knowledge of the nameless and faceless EA employees who come up with these numbers.Gurley’s career remains at a crossroads, at best. He has an arthritic condition in his knee, along with a clear case of denial about it. The Rams kept him in bubble wrap during the offseason program, and there are real questions regarding whether he’ll even come close to being the guy that he previously was.So, yes, Gurley apparently has a friend at EA.Madden gave six other running backs ratings of 90 or higher: Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (94), Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (92), Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (92), Giants running back Saquon Barkley (91) Tre'Quan Smith Jersey White , Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (91), Browns running back Kareem Hunt (90), and Saints running back Alvin Kamara (90).That’s more than a bit out of whack. Right now, the NFL has three special running backs: Elliott, Barkley, and McCaffrey. They should be the three highest-rated tailbacks.Others with potential beef include Bengals running back Joe Mixon (88), Washington running back Adrian Peterson (83), Steelers running back James Conner (83), Titans running back Derrick Henry (83), Eagles running back Jordan Howard (80), and Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (74).If that motivates these players, so be it. What makes more sense, motivation from a perceived slight by the makers of a video game most NFL players have played their whole lives or motivation from a radio, TV Womens Alvin Kamara Jersey , or Internet gasbag that they otherwise ignore? That’s an important point for any radio, TV, and/or Internet gasbags who are griping about players being motivated by Madden to consider. The New Orleans Saints travel north to take on the Baltimore Ravens this afternoon. This will be only the 7th meeting between the Saints and Ravens, and the fifth time that they've played each other in Baltimore. 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They rushed for a paltry 11 yards for the game, and New Orleans quarterbacks Billy Joe Tolliver, Billy Joe Hobert, and Danny Wuerffel combined to complete only 43% of their passes and threw four interceptions in a 31-8 loss. Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty ImagesNew Orleans woes in Baltimore haven't been limited to just the Ravens. The Saints would play the then-Baltimore Colts three times between 1967-73, including two times in Baltimore Michael Thomas Saints Jersey , losing each time. The Saints would get their first (and only) win against the Ravens on December 8, 2002 in Baltimore. Despite losing quarterback Aaron Brooks to a shoulder injury midway through the game, the Saints would prevail 37-25, on the strength of 127 yards rushing and 3 scores from running back Deuce McAllister. New Orleans also controlled the game thanks to 2 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries, and 2 blocked punts on the afternoon. 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Ravens running back Ray Rice accounted for 233 total yards on the afternoon, and Baltimore kicked two late field goals to gain a 30-24 victory. The last time these two played was on November 24, 2014 in New Orleans. Once again the Saints were unable to establish a running attack, as their top backs Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas combined for only 46 yards on 16 carries. Drew Brees threw for 420 yards and three scores, but was sacked four times and under constant pressure. Ravens running back Justin Forsett gouged the New Orleans defense for 182 yards and two touchdowns, as Baltimore emerged victorious again 34-27. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesBrees has averaged 357 yards and thrown for nine scores in his match ups against the Ravens, but has been sacked a total of ten times and thrown 8 interceptions. New Orleans will face a similar type of aggressive Ravens defense this time around as well. Baltimore sits near the top of the league in nearly every defensive category and puts heavy pressure on quarterback. The Saints return Mark Ingram to the lineup however, making them one of the most diverse offensive attacks in the NFL. The Ravens offensive attack relies on Joe Flacco hitting big plays down the field, something that the New Orleans defense has struggled to prevent much of the year. The Saints defense puts heavy pressure on opposing backfields themselves, and have been playing better with each passing week. Each squad puts heavy importance on the kicking game, and both teams have outstanding punters and placekickers. A game that features two future Hall of Famers in Brees and Baltimore's Terrell Suggs, along with young and rising stars on both sides may come down to a battle of punting field position and clutch field goals. Saints 24Ravens 20