Adrian Peterson: Madden 09 cover front-runner

by pastapadre
Posted November 7th, 2007 at 2:58 am

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?

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coltsfan#1

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
coltsfan#1

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
coltsfan#1

randy moss so he can get injured because he is a cheater always pushes off the defender to catch a pass
coltsfan#1

randy moss so he can get injured because he is a cheater always pushes off the defender to catch a pass
Gary Brackett

They should put me on there because I’m a beast.
Gary Brackett

They should put me on there because I’m a beast.
gage

eather put tom brady and randy moss on the cover of madden09 or adrian peterson.
gage

eather put tom brady and randy moss on the cover of madden09 or adrian peterson.
gage

eather put tom brady and randy moss on the cover of madden09 or adrian peterson.
Jesus Christ

How about KERRY Collins?
Jesus Christ

How about KERRY Collins?
Jesus Christ

How about KERRY Collins?
ME

Brian Westbrook all the way
ME

Brian Westbrook all the way
ME

Brian Westbrook all the way
craig sanders

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!!
craig sanders

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!!
craig sanders

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!!
craig sanders

FARVE AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SO ON…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
craig sanders

FARVE
craig sanders

FARVE
craig sanders

FARVE AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SO ON…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
craig sanders

FARVE
craig sanders

FARVE AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SO ON…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
craig sanders

[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]
craig sanders

[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]
craig sanders

[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]
craig sanders

[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 [/quote]
craig sanders

[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 [/quote]
craig sanders

[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 [/quote]
ryan

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…..
ryan

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…..
ryan

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…..
http://dorksfavor.com/ kevo

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
http://dorksfavor.com/ kevo

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
http://dorksfavor.com kevo

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
http://dorksfavor.com/ kevo

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.
http://dorksfavor.com/ kevo

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.
http://dorksfavor.com kevo

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.
James

They should pay tribute to Sean Taylor and put him on the cover.
James

They should pay tribute to Sean Taylor and put him on the cover.
James

They should pay tribute to Sean Taylor and put him on the cover.
RichMir

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
RichMir

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
RichMir

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
J SAID

t0m brady should b on the cover…..BUt randy moss sounds ight.
J SAID

t0m brady should b on the cover…..BUt randy moss sounds ight.
J SAID

t0m brady should b on the cover…..BUt randy moss sounds ight.
J SAID

BTw sean taylor he can b on the back c0ver..where he owning people on da field….
J SAID

BTw sean taylor he can b on the back c0ver..where he owning people on da field….