Adrian Peterson: Madden 09 cover front-runner
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Last year prior to the Madden 08 cover announcement I supported the idea of putting selecting Devin Hester. There was no doubt he was one of the most valuable players in the league and arguably the most exciting. The impact he had for his team was unmatched although in a non-traditional way through special teams.
This year it’s another rookie that looks like he could be the most appealing option for the Madden cover. Adrian Peterson has quickly established himself as the best RB in the league, even breaking the single game rushing record this past weekend with 296 yards. Not only does he lead the league in rushing, he is over 300 yards ahead of Willie Parker who is second. Oh, and he does all of this while the Vikings have no passing game and the opposition keys in on trying to stop the run.
Something that has been sorely lacking from Madden the last couple years is the level of overall excitement. There is no “game day” feel, everything just comes across as bland. Choosing a cover player that could get across improvements to that aspect of the game and fit in with the yearly hype behind Madden would be ideal. Peterson would be a great representative, better than Vince Young was. Young had success as the Titans overachieved, however it was more due their defense than him performing at a high level. That has been the case again this season. I’m not sure there is anyone that even makes sense other than Peterson right now.
When you look at possibilities for 09, guys like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Randy Moss are basically invalidated due to previous covers they have been on. LaDainian Tomlinson has already turned down the Madden cover so he won’t be given another opportunity. Choosing Young for 08 went away from how EA had previously put a player that represented the game’s theme for the year. So it is hard to know whether that will become a trend or if they’ll go back to it. Will they look for a defensive player or just the most marketable? There are a lot of variables to consider.
We’ve only reached the halfway point of the season so things may look completely different by the time the year ends. But as of right now who do you see as the top candidates for the 09 cover?
November 7, 2007 at 3:29 am
the madden 09 coverboy should be RYAN LEAF…
that’s right, i said…and i know all of you were thinking it…
and if you weren’t…let me put it to you this way…
RYAN LEAF and MADDEN NFL…both have all of the tools and hype to be successful…but once it comes time to actually take the field…you know that your untested product on the next level (NFL or Next-Gen consoles) is going to give you more problems than you could have ever imagined…
November 7, 2007 at 6:52 am
Adrian Peterson would be perfect for the Madden 09 cover.
November 7, 2007 at 6:57 am
I’d just rather not lose AD for any part of next year. Granted, Chester Taylor is a solid started in his own right. But, wow – AD is too good.
Maybe give the cover to Favre? =)
November 7, 2007 at 8:08 am
off topic but pasta was there a patch coming for madden 08??????????
November 7, 2007 at 8:16 am
[quote comment="5771"]I’d just rather not lose AD for any part of next year. Granted, Chester Taylor is a solid started in his own right. But, wow – AD is too good.
Maybe give the cover to Favre?
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Yeah I thought of Favre too, but they’ll want someone that is 100% guaranteed to play next season.
November 7, 2007 at 8:25 am
Man, forget the rookie- I am a game changer. I give it all when I’m on the field and am always looking to hit someone. I’m one of the reasons why the Colts have a good defense.
It’s time to show me some respect. You put one defensive player on the cover of madden so why not add another. Defensive players aren’t scared by people- we do the scaring. I’m the best defensive player and deserve to be on Madden 09.
November 7, 2007 at 8:59 am
NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please no . It’s all us Vikings fans have to cheer for.
November 7, 2007 at 9:44 am
interesting choice…bob sanders IS the reason that the INDY defense is so good…unfortunately he doesn’t have the fan-base or high profile like some other players in the league…think about the addition they could add to franchise mode…’veteran presence’…reward us players who keep veterans on our roster and their influence helps the younger players on your team progress better…and helps their side of the ball follow their assignments more accurately…because we all know that we usually trade off our veterans for cheaper and faster rookies and 1st-year players(because in franchise, overall rating doesn’t mean much)…
November 7, 2007 at 9:46 am
I second the Ryan Leaf nomination. Or maybe even Brian”the Boz” Bozworth. But seriously, whats up with the update? It’s been months of no franchise mode and online play is getting boring and cheesy now.
November 7, 2007 at 10:20 am
ME
November 7, 2007 at 10:21 am
Leave AP alone… Nominate Brady. Dont ruin the kids life… He’s still got a long career ahead…
He’s going to be good, Dont curse him EA…
He can be on NFL2k10
Start booing now>>>>
November 7, 2007 at 2:13 pm
How come no more DEF players? Why not someone like Sean Taylor.
November 7, 2007 at 4:07 pm
While I really like Peterson, saying he’s the best RB (at least talent-wise)in the NFL is a stretch. LT is still #1. I do think he has established himself as the #2, though. Both could end up in the HoF (LT is already a lock).
November 7, 2007 at 6:15 pm
How about Bill Belichick with a pair of binoculars. Then maybe the curse will hit him and he’ll get run over on the sideline play.
How about Brian Westbrook?
November 7, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Let EA concetrait on fixing the flaws in the game first. For example, why is a quarterback able to sprint 20 yards in the back field and complete TD passes throwing off the back of his foot? Why can D linemen run down the fastest QBs in the game from behind? Im convinced that the people making this game have no interest in the game of football outside of making the game.
November 7, 2007 at 9:29 pm
[quote comment="5771"]I’d just rather not lose AD for any part of next year. Granted, Chester Taylor is a solid started in his own right. But, wow – AD is too good.
Maybe give the cover to Favre?
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I’m glad you used AD instead of stupid AP his nickname is not AP btw it’s AD as in All Day. Anyways I think anyone who had watched AD from his days of running over UT bitches to now in the NFL knows he is extremely exciting but I don’t think that should be a cover worthy thing. Maybe Brady they need to use a white guy anyway
November 8, 2007 at 9:12 am
I love football games….I have been purchasing every single NCAA & Madden for the past 10 years, but there will be no future purchases of EA titles unless they incorporate the use of online leagues. The importance on having a strong online aspect for gaming is key today, I don’t think madden has change there online system since xbox live has started. What’s the fun in playing random games that don’t mean anything?
November 8, 2007 at 10:17 am
I like the game, but that what I hate the most about Live/Madden/College… no league. All the cats I work w/ have the xbox 360 and we have leagues in NBA 2k8 and APF 2k8 and other stuff… I played college online like 3 times… Madden (when I rented it) none. I hope when they finish my favorite game “Fight Night” they do something nice online…
November 12, 2007 at 8:55 am
Wow — I think you started the Madden Curse a bit early with this write-up
November 17, 2007 at 11:26 pm
Brett Farve or Tony Romo
November 17, 2007 at 11:28 pm
why not a defensive a guy like Demarcus Ware
November 17, 2007 at 11:34 pm
all i know is that the next madden cover is going to be a black guy is has been since madden 2001-2007. so don’t be so excited about tom brady being on the cover as well as tony romo.
November 24, 2007 at 8:37 pm
T.J. Houshmandzadeh
December 20, 2007 at 3:46 pm
AP all the way…he is the best and will never be beaten…end of story
December 20, 2007 at 3:47 pm
i think AP all the way..not only is he a rookie…he is an amazing running back and fun to watch…i pick him hands down…no one else has put on such a show yet this year…
December 21, 2007 at 12:40 pm
I think they should put Randy Moss on the cover of 09 because I want to see him get hurt because every time he goes up to catch the ball he pushes off of the defender…he is a cheater
December 21, 2007 at 12:41 pm
randy moss so he can get injured because he is a cheater always pushes off the defender to catch a pass
December 21, 2007 at 12:46 pm
They should put me on there because I’m a beast.
December 26, 2007 at 9:21 am
eather put tom brady and randy moss on the cover of madden09 or adrian peterson.
December 28, 2007 at 12:44 pm
How about KERRY Collins?
December 30, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Brian Westbrook all the way
January 1, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I THINK THEY SHOULD PUT FARVE ON THE COVER BECAUSE FOR PETE SAKES HE BROKE LIKE WHAT 3 RECONDS OR SOMETHING IN 1 YEAR YA THATS PRETTY GOOD. SO FARVE ALL THE WAY!!
January 1, 2008 at 6:03 pm
FARVE
January 1, 2008 at 6:03 pm
FARVE AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SO ON…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
January 1, 2008 at 6:04 pm
[quote comment="8582"]I THINK THEY SHOULD PUT FARVE ON THE COVER BECAUSE FOR PETE SAKES HE BROKE LIKE WHAT 3 RECONDS OR SOMETHING IN 1 YEAR YA THATS PRETTY GOOD. SO FARVE ALL THE F*CKING WAY!![/quote]
January 1, 2008 at 6:06 pm
[quote comment="7812"]i think AP all the way..not only is he a rookie…he is an amazing running back and fun to watch…i pick him hands down…no one else has put on such a show yet this year… LOSER
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January 15, 2008 at 6:24 pm
as good as adrian peterson is, and i don’t care about the madden curse ,you should give it to a true MVP, A real winner and don’t get me started on this spy gate crud give the madden cover to Tom Brady. Duh…..
January 15, 2008 at 6:29 pm
yo ther’s no F*CKING way AP is going to get madden cover. give it to eli manning and then make a “post rude comments about Peyton dumb A*S manning” yah that’s right bi*chs
January 15, 2008 at 6:33 pm
coltsfan1 is a f*cker don’t be jealous that your gezbian colts and male model peyton dumb A*S manning didn’t make it to the playoffs.
January 16, 2008 at 7:37 am
They should pay tribute to Sean Taylor and put him on the cover.
January 21, 2008 at 8:14 am
I think Marion Barber or Tiki Barber or michael vick and tony romo or meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee because im better than randy moss im his son hes not a cheater hes going on the cover he promised me
January 24, 2008 at 4:29 pm
t0m brady should b on the cover…..BUt randy moss sounds ight.
January 24, 2008 at 4:30 pm
BTw sean taylor he can b on the back c0ver..where he owning people on da field….
February 8, 2008 at 11:40 pm
First of all props on the website Pasta, it has been very helpful to me for updates and stuff ‘cuz I live in Panama, central america.
Now, regarding the topic in question how about 2 players on the cover? (like the 2000 version). Maybe Strahan and Umenyora? And by the way, no disrespect to Sean Taylor and his legacy, but Darrent Williams of the Broncos was slain for no reason, no suspects has been found and nobody seems to give a damn…
February 19, 2008 at 7:35 pm
you know who would be good for the cover.DEVIN HESTER*
*Hell yeah
February 20, 2008 at 8:41 pm
THE CURSE BEWARE OF THE MADDEN CURSE
February 21, 2008 at 6:46 pm
dat is so wrong ladainian tomlinson should be on the cover of madden09 dat is messted up
February 21, 2008 at 6:59 pm
it should be eli manning because hes the underdog superbowl winner and made the best superbowl play ever and beat probably the best team and qb ever enough said
March 4, 2008 at 2:52 pm
the cover should be madden getting a blowjob from pat summerall
March 4, 2008 at 8:04 pm
yea ad made a record but brett favre made all these records like td passes and most passing yards and most carrer wins as starting qb.brett favre never been on a madden cover and he just retired so this is brett favres last chance to be on madden 09 .