Did Madden 2012 disrespect New York Jets Greene?

With another football season comes another Madden video game.

This year, Madden 12, features Peyton Hillis of the Cleveland Browns on the cover.

But it’s another running back who is the topic of this article:  New York Jets Shonn Greene, and his 80 rating for the game.

The 26 year old, entering his third season with the Jets, is expected to have a break-out season.

With 185 carries last season for 766 yards (4.1 avg) and 2 TDs, the third rounder for Iowa needs to show the NFL and Madden that he’s worthy of higher rankings.

As for other Jets rankings on Madden 12, here’s a breakdown

CB Darrelle Revis – 99

C Nick Mangold – 97

WR Santonio Holmes – 87

QB Mark Sanchez – 83

RB LaDainian Tomlinson – 84

K Nick Folk – 71

Here’s the top 5 QB Rankings per Madden 2012.

1. Tom Brady – 99

2. Peyton Manning – 98

3. Aaron Rodgers – 98

4. Philip Rivers – 96

5. Drew Brees – 96