The latest quarterback ratings are out as video game players and NFL fans everywhere await the release of Madden '13, the latest in the most popular football franchise. The news is very good for fans wanting to play with rookie quarterbacks, and the Denver Broncos will also like the leap forward from any of their options last season, including Tim Tebow, to Peyton Manning. As for the Chiefs, well, here's hoping the running game garners a bit more respect.
You can find the complete list here, but let's take a quick look at several players of interest:
| TEAM | First Name | Last Name | Overall | Speed | Awareness | Throw Power | Deep Accuracy |
| Packers | Aaron | Rodgers | 99 | 80 | 95 | 97 | 94 |
| Patriots | Tom | Brady | 98 | 58 | 99 | 96 | 88 |
| Broncos | Peyton | Manning | 93 | 60 | 99 | 90 | 82 |
| Colts | Andrew | Luck | 84 | 82 | 60 | 92 | 81 |
| Chiefs | Matt | Cassel | 80 | 69 | 80 | 85 | 67 |
| Cowboys | Kyle | Orton | 80 | 64 | 79 | 84 | 72 |
| Jets | Tim | Tebow | 77 | 81 | 78 | 87 | 80 |
| Jaguars | Blaine | Gabbert | 74 | 75 | 64 | 90 | 67 |
| Chiefs | Brady | Quinn | 72 | 71 | 66 | 86 | 67 |
| Bills | Tyler | Thigpen | 69 | 75 | 62 | 82 | 66 |
| Broncos | Adam | Weber | 69 | 78 | 61 | 83 | 74 |
| Broncos | Brock | Osweiler | 69 | 69 | 39 | 96 | 83 |
For more on the Chiefs, check out Arrowhead Pride for some great analysis and discussion.