Who turned down Madden?

It turns out Vince Young might not have been the first choice for the Madden 2008 cover. According to CNBC Sports Business reporter Darren Rovell, multiple industry sources have told him that Electronic Arts asked San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson of his interest and presented him an offer.

Who turned down Madden video game?

The late John Madden turned down a chance to bet his own money on the success of what became a billion-dollar video game franchise. The original game, “John Madden Football,” was developed by Electronic Arts in 1988 for the Apple II computer to modest commercial success.

Who turned down Madden cover?

Tomlinson Turned Down "Madden '08" Cover | WIRED.

Who suffered from the Madden Curse?

Daunte Culpepper highlights one of the more notable victims of the Madden Curse, as the star quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings suffered a serious knee injury that caused him to miss the majority of the 2001 NFL season. Culpepper was never able to quite get to the level he played at prior to his injury.

Was Tom Brady on the cover of Madden?

Tom Brady's first cover came in Madden 18, released on August 25, 2017. Some were surprised it took Tom Brady almost 20 years to get on the cover of a game that consistently rates him as a 90+ overall athlete.

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Who was the first NFL player on Madden?

Madden NFL 2001 is an American football video game. It is the third in the Madden NFL series to include an NFL player, Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George, on its cover (the first being Madden NFL '95, which featured Erik Williams and Karl Wilson along with Madden himself).

Who was the first guy in Madden cover?

Up until Madden 99, John Madden had been the cover guy of the video game. The Madden curse didn't seem to affect him, so it must have started with Madden 99. EA Sports decided to put a player on the cover, and the San Francisco 49ers' running back, Garrison Hearst, was chosen.

Who started the Madden Curse?

More than 20 years into the iconic franchise's history, there's almost no escaping the Madden Curse. Since Garrison Hearst broke his ankle in 1998 shortly after appearing on the cover of Madden NFL 99, most of the players who starred on the game's cover have suffered an injury the following season.

What player was Madden and paralyzed?

But it was one act of kindness in particular that many recalled about Madden after his death: The care he showed for Darryl Stingley, a New England Patriots player who suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury in a preseason game against Madden's Raiders in 1978.

What is the trashiest team in Madden?

#1 Houston Texans (74)

The Houston Texans are the worst rated team in the game. Second-year quarterback Davis Mills is rated one point higher than Daniel Jones, earning a 71 overall rating in Madden NFL 23. Mills showed flashes of potential last year and will hope to build on that during the 2022 season.

Did Madden refuse to fly?

When John Madden quit coaching the Raiders after 10 seasons, he was just 43 years old with no plan in mind. He had no idea of what he would do next. All he knew was that he didn't want to fly or coach anymore. It turns out Madden was claustrophobic.

Who was the Madden cover on 13?

Madden 13 cover - Calvin Johnson Jr.

What Madden did helmets pop off?

From head snaps and whiplash to helmets being knocked off in contact, the league felt too much of the feature was too violent. In fact, helmets popping off after hard hits hasn't been seen since Madden 06 on Xbox and PlayStation 2.

Why is Bill Belichick not in Madden 22?

Because he is not a member of the NFL Coaches Association, Belichick's likeness and name has not used for the head coach of the New England Patriots since the mid 2000s. In the absence of the Belichick license, Patriots' head coach has instead been referred to as the following: NE Coach. Chad Masters.

Did John Madden and Pat Summerall get along?

Flashback: John Madden and Pat Summerall weren't always best friends, but were always the best.

Did Jack Tatum ever apologize to Darryl Stingley?

According to Madden, "It was something that ate on him for his whole life." According to Stingley in his 1983 autobiography, Happy To Be Alive, Tatum never made any effort to apologize or to see him after the incident.

What's the Madden Curse?

The Madden Curse, also known as the Madden Cover Jinx, is a conjecture involving the video game series Madden NFL, stating that the season a player appears on the cover, that player will be cursed with either an injury or poor performance.

Why is Bill Belichick not in Madden?

Belichick is the one coach who isn't part of the National Football League Coaches Association, and he hasn't been part of the game since 2005. Because he owns his own likeness, EA Sports has had to replace Belichick with randomly generated characters.

When was the first Madden Mad?

(Read Walter Camp's 1903 Britannica essay on inventing American football.) Madden NFL originated in 1989 as John Madden Football, a computer software title for the Apple II. The franchise was popularized with a move to the Sega Genesis console in 1990 and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who are the ghosts of Madden?

The Ghosts of Madden is an annual program in Madden Ultimate Team that releases each year during Zero Chill in the winter. The program highlights past legends, current outstanding players, and future up-and-coming prospects in the league.

Who survived the Madden curse?

2018: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady

With a chance to win a sixth Lombardi Trophy, Brady was bested by Eagles backup Nick Foles in Super Bowl LII. But he still threw for more than 500 yards in that game after winning yet another MVP award -- all at age 40. He's immune to the curse.

Who was the first 99 in Madden?

The left tackle for the 49ers Trent Williams was the first member of the Madden 99 club to be inducted.

Who is the guy on Madden 23?

Madden NFL 23 was released in August for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It marked the series debut on the Epic Games Store. Former head coach and broadcaster John Madden, whom the game was named after, is the cover star in honor of his death in December 2021.