I Ain’t No Slowpoke: Why Some NFL Players Are Mad at Madden

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Published: September 2, 2009

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... was quick to pick up a copy of the eagerly anticipated Madden 10.

Upon opening the game, to his shock, Williams noticed his speed rating had gone down from the previous year's edition by six points from 92 to 86, forcing the former Pro Bowl wide receiver to speak out about the atrocity.

“I can’t be mad because I didn’t have a good year last year. They go off that year, but geez Louise, 86 speed? That’s like tight-end speed, like I’m a slowpoke.”

At first glance it may appear as though Williams is acting like any another egotistical athlete and simply overselling his abilities as a football player but if you look a little deeper, he might just have a point.

In 2008, Williams did not match the success he had in 2006 or 2007 when he was still a member of the Detroit Lions, however, it's also important to note that after he was acquired by the Cowboys he wasn't 100 percent and had to make big adjustments to a new off...

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