Madden Curse Talk to Commence

by pastapadre
Posted December 23rd, 2008 at 11:34 am

It now looks like the Jets will miss the playoffs after having surged to an 8-3 record only to lose three of their last four games. Along with that Brett Favre has been terrible throwing only a single TD to six INTs. It is only a matter of time before media outlets start chalking up the poor performance of the team and Favre to the Madden curse. The fascination around the supposed curse will now continue as there isn’t much room to argue that Favre broke it this year.

Now everything will be scrutinized. From the circus that surrounded his will he or won’t he return. To asking for a trade and accepting one to the Jets. And now to his late season struggles. The downward spiral of the team and his performance will have gone to show that even a legend can’t overcome the “curse” that is attached to gracing the cover of Madden. He leads the league in INTs yet somehow made the Pro Bowl and has been overshadowed by what Chad Pennington has been able to do with the Dolphins.

Surely all of this will be attributed to the Madden curse. Rather than take into account that the cover was held by a 39 year old QB clearly on the downside of his career learning a brand new system with all new teammates it is much more convenient to ignore all that. Not to mention that probably three quarters of the players in the league would be considered cursed if they had been on the cover with the seasons they are having.

So the Madden curse will continue to be talked about. Not just next year, but prepare for an onslaught of mentions relating to Favre in the near future. Do you believe Favre’s year was affected at all by being on the cover? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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KCdaGR8

This guy curse 2 teams in one year Packers and Jets lol
KCdaGR8

This guy curse 2 teams in one year Packers and Jets lol
thnom

You also fail to miss the cover of the NFL Tour. Shawn Merriman on the cover and went down for the year very early! That has been missed by the mainstream quite regularly
thnom

You also fail to miss the cover of the NFL Tour. Shawn Merriman on the cover and went down for the year very early! That has been missed by the mainstream quite regularly
LorenzoAC7

There are no such thing as luck, curses, or destiny.
LorenzoAC7

There are no such thing as luck, curses, or destiny.
KramerK04

The only thing the curse has to offer is entertainment value. Anybody that puts true stock into it… well, needs their head examined.
KramerK04

The only thing the curse has to offer is entertainment value. Anybody that puts true stock into it… well, needs their head examined.
LoneWolf32

If you ask me The Packers got the bad end of this deal, sure the Jets miss the playoffs but one of the North's elite teams is 5-10.
LoneWolf32

If you ask me The Packers got the bad end of this deal, sure the Jets miss the playoffs but one of the North's elite teams is 5-10.
Thedudething

I have never been a superstitious person until this curse started fucking with people's careers. I think the one on Brett is working in a different way. Brett was in a Packers uniform on the cover and now the Packers have gone from a 13-3 team to a team about to finish 2nd worst in it's division (thank god for the Lions). The Jets aren't cursed, they were turned around. Brett was not cursed, the Packers were, hopefully next year Aaron Rodgers can show he can replace Brett.
Thedudething

I have never been a superstitious person until this curse started fucking with people's careers. I think the one on Brett is working in a different way. Brett was in a Packers uniform on the cover and now the Packers have gone from a 13-3 team to a team about to finish 2nd worst in it's division (thank god for the Lions). The Jets aren't cursed, they were turned around. Brett was not cursed, the Packers were, hopefully next year Aaron Rodgers can show he can replace Brett.
corn

maybe it will happen next year. Nothing really happened to vince young but this year vince young lost his starting job to kerry collins and he was all depressed and stuff like that
corn

maybe it will happen next year. Nothing really happened to vince young but this year vince young lost his starting job to kerry collins and he was all depressed and stuff like that
James

theres no madden curse this year… its not like the jets were a playoff team to begin with even with farve, they went from a losing team to a winning team, just because they didnt make the playoffs means the madden curse got them
James

theres no madden curse this year… its not like the jets were a playoff team to begin with even with farve, they went from a losing team to a winning team, just because they didnt make the playoffs means the madden curse got them
Smokez4Dayz

In two months, as a jets fan, I'll be happy with the season. But at the current situation, this losing streak, the passing game's slump, I can't believe we lost to the raiders and the seahawks! As for the Packers, be careful what you wish for. I'm not blaming Aaron Rodgers, but there's got to be some drop off from losing a legend to a first time starter.
Smokez4Dayz

In two months, as a jets fan, I'll be happy with the season. But at the current situation, this losing streak, the passing game's slump, I can't believe we lost to the raiders and the seahawks! As for the Packers, be careful what you wish for. I'm not blaming Aaron Rodgers, but there's got to be some drop off from losing a legend to a first time starter.
Mike

So, you're criticizing that media will jump on this.. so you thought you'd beat them too it, and jump on it?

They report on this because people want to read it, and it's easy to convince stupid people of anything. Which is just fine, but don't pretend you're above it, Pasta.

pastapadre

I know…I replied to a comment earlier stating I realize it is somewhat hypocritical Still thought it was worth throwing out there.

Mike

So, you're criticizing that media will jump on this.. so you thought you'd beat them too it, and jump on it?

They report on this because people want to read it, and it's easy to convince stupid people of anything. Which is just fine, but don't pretend you're above it, Pasta.

pastapadre

I know…I replied to a comment earlier stating I realize it is somewhat hypocritical Still thought it was worth throwing out there.

http://intensedebate.com/people/fatdave fatdave

no curse, end of story.
http://intensedebate.com/people/fatdave fatdave

no curse, end of story.
Dominic

If it was a real Madden Curse Farve would be injured and his streek would be over too
Dominic

If it was a real Madden Curse Farve would be injured and his streek would be over too
adam

the jets losses don't end with brett favre yes he has been bad recently but let's face it he knows how to win a game he does some special things. they have alot of issues other than favre like bad coaching,But there are a lot more problems aside from Favre’s inconsistent play. Don’t make him the scapegoat.

Hey, that deep post he threw to Laveranues Coles late in the game was an amazing pass. The receiver couldn’t come down with it.

There have been a lot of great plays from Favre mixed in with throws he would want back.

You know what I think the biggest Jets problem is – a dead sideline, a team devoid of emotion.

Every time I look through my binoculars from the press box to the Jets sidelines, it looks like a wake.

And this never seems to change.

The coach is a stoic gum-chewing statue, and his demeanor seems to set the tone for the entire sideline – there is no energy, no fire.

Mangini can’t change who is he is. He’s a low-key coach, who isn’t going to deliver fire-and-brimstone speeches.
adam

the jets losses don't end with brett favre yes he has been bad recently but let's face it he knows how to win a game he does some special things. they have alot of issues other than favre like bad coaching,But there are a lot more problems aside from Favre’s inconsistent play. Don’t make him the scapegoat.

Hey, that deep post he threw to Laveranues Coles late in the game was an amazing pass. The receiver couldn’t come down with it.

There have been a lot of great plays from Favre mixed in with throws he would want back.

You know what I think the biggest Jets problem is – a dead sideline, a team devoid of emotion.

Every time I look through my binoculars from the press box to the Jets sidelines, it looks like a wake.

And this never seems to change.

The coach is a stoic gum-chewing statue, and his demeanor seems to set the tone for the entire sideline – there is no energy, no fire.

Mangini can’t change who is he is. He’s a low-key coach, who isn’t going to deliver fire-and-brimstone speeches.
adam

But with that being the case, he needs to have more fiery assistants (like Rob Ryan), and a few Joey Porter/Ray Lewis type leaders to make up for this.

Sometimes you get the feeling that Mangini has so many rules, that players are afraid to be animated, be themselves, perhaps thinking they might get fined for some kind of violation.
adam

But with that being the case, he needs to have more fiery assistants (like Rob Ryan), and a few Joey Porter/Ray Lewis type leaders to make up for this.

Sometimes you get the feeling that Mangini has so many rules, that players are afraid to be animated, be themselves, perhaps thinking they might get fined for some kind of violation.
adam

But with that being the case, he needs to have more fiery assistants (like Rob Ryan), and a few Joey Porter/Ray Lewis type leaders to make up for this.

Sometimes you get the feeling that Mangini has so many rules, that players are afraid to be animated, be themselves, perhaps thinking they might get fined for some kind of violation.
adam

Maybe this even impacts the coaches. You might have forgotten this, but Bryan Cox is on the Jets staff. It seems like Mangini has been able to do what no other coach was ever able to do – silence Bryan Cox.

Maybe it’s time for Mangini to unleash Cox, let him be his old firebrand self. Let him address the team once in a while. The Jets have their own Porter/Lewis type personality, why don’t they use him more? Give him more power – a more important position than assistant defensive line coach.

Another problem is that Mangini and Mike Tannenbaum are too tightly wound, and this trickles down to the team. Eric and Mike have tremendous work ethics. They are working their tails off trying to build a championship team, but they have to mellow out a little. Their up-tight demeanors and myriad of rules are impacting the whole building in Florham Park. People walk around on egg shells.

Getting back to personnel, another huge issue is that Kris Jenkins is playing hurt. His hip is worse than we realize. The last two weeks a pair of backup centers won their battles with him. A healthy Jenkins dominates these two cats.
adam

Maybe this even impacts the coaches. You might have forgotten this, but Bryan Cox is on the Jets staff. It seems like Mangini has been able to do what no other coach was ever able to do – silence Bryan Cox.

Maybe it’s time for Mangini to unleash Cox, let him be his old firebrand self. Let him address the team once in a while. The Jets have their own Porter/Lewis type personality, why don’t they use him more? Give him more power – a more important position than assistant defensive line coach.

Another problem is that Mangini and Mike Tannenbaum are too tightly wound, and this trickles down to the team. Eric and Mike have tremendous work ethics. They are working their tails off trying to build a championship team, but they have to mellow out a little. Their up-tight demeanors and myriad of rules are impacting the whole building in Florham Park. People walk around on egg shells.

Getting back to personnel, another huge issue is that Kris Jenkins is playing hurt. His hip is worse than we realize. The last two weeks a pair of backup centers won their battles with him. A healthy Jenkins dominates these two cats.
adam

Jenkins is the “straw that stirs the drink” of this defense, and was a huge part of the 8-3 start. After hurting his hip in San Francisco, he has played like a journeyman nose tackle, and this has impacted the entire defense.

And while on the topic of the Front Seven, the lack of a consistent pass rush is a huge problem. The Seattle Seahawks are starting five backup offensive linemen and the Jets had no sacks. That is quite an indictment of the pass rush.

Calvin Pace is a rock solid player, but he needs to be teamed with a scary edge pass rusher on the other side. Pace is a 7-8 sack guy.

great article i found on the jets
adam

Jenkins is the “straw that stirs the drink” of this defense, and was a huge part of the 8-3 start. After hurting his hip in San Francisco, he has played like a journeyman nose tackle, and this has impacted the entire defense.

And while on the topic of the Front Seven, the lack of a consistent pass rush is a huge problem. The Seattle Seahawks are starting five backup offensive linemen and the Jets had no sacks. That is quite an indictment of the pass rush.

Calvin Pace is a rock solid player, but he needs to be teamed with a scary edge pass rusher on the other side. Pace is a 7-8 sack guy.

great article i found on the jets
adam

Maybe this even impacts the coaches. You might have forgotten this, but Bryan Cox is on the Jets staff. It seems like Mangini has been able to do what no other coach was ever able to do – silence Bryan Cox.

Maybe it’s time for Mangini to unleash Cox, let him be his old firebrand self. Let him address the team once in a while. The Jets have their own Porter/Lewis type personality, why don’t they use him more? Give him more power – a more important position than assistant defensive line coach.

Another problem is that Mangini and Mike Tannenbaum are too tightly wound, and this trickles down to the team. Eric and Mike have tremendous work ethics. They are working their tails off trying to build a championship team, but they have to mellow out a little. Their up-tight demeanors and myriad of rules are impacting the whole building in Florham Park. People walk around on egg shells.

Getting back to personnel, another huge issue is that Kris Jenkins is playing hurt. His hip is worse than we realize. The last two weeks a pair of backup centers won their battles with him. A healthy Jenkins dominates these two cats.
adam

Jenkins is the “straw that stirs the drink” of this defense, and was a huge part of the 8-3 start. After hurting his hip in San Francisco, he has played like a journeyman nose tackle, and this has impacted the entire defense.

And while on the topic of the Front Seven, the lack of a consistent pass rush is a huge problem. The Seattle Seahawks are starting five backup offensive linemen and the Jets had no sacks. That is quite an indictment of the pass rush.

Calvin Pace is a rock solid player, but he needs to be teamed with a scary edge pass rusher on the other side. Pace is a 7-8 sack guy.

great article i found on the jets
Sammy

this guy is not a legend, he is an overrated media darling. too bad the 'curse' got him this year, of course people will point the blame at the coach, too scared to man up and say that farve ha lost the Jets crucial games this year.

StoneCold

I thought Vince Young already sort of broke the curse in 2007? He had a bit of a sophmore slump, but he did lead his team to the playoffs, and he did it without runningback Travis Henry, who at times carried the team in 2006, and without his number 1 reciever Drew Bennet.
StoneCold

I thought Vince Young already sort of broke the curse in 2007? He had a bit of a sophmore slump, but he did lead his team to the playoffs, and he did it without runningback Travis Henry, who at times carried the team in 2006, and without his number 1 reciever Drew Bennet.

Sammy

this guy is not a legend, he is an overrated media darling. too bad the 'curse' got him this year, of course people will point the blame at the coach, too scared to man up and say that farve ha lost the Jets crucial games this year.
Sammy

this guy is not a legend, he is an overrated media darling. too bad the 'curse' got him this year, of course people will point the blame at the coach, too scared to man up and say that farve ha lost the Jets crucial games this year.

StoneCold

I thought Vince Young already sort of broke the curse in 2007? He had a bit of a sophmore slump, but he did lead his team to the playoffs, and he did it without runningback Travis Henry, who at times carried the team in 2006, and without his number 1 reciever Drew Bennet.

adam

of course it was the coach come on they have almost no playmakers n the 1 they do have they barely ever play they gave him like 3 plays it's crazy everyone knows favre played banged up anyway and if some of his o-line didnt suck so much it wouldnt be so hard for him to throw a good ball anybody could see he was in pain

Geroge

Jets linemen are NOT THAT BAD this year. Alan Feneca(LG) is going to probowl and they are all pretty good pass blocker. i think the curse got him this year. brett favre and the team couldve gone to playoff, but favre's crucial mistakes were keep showing through the season
Geroge

Jets linemen are NOT THAT BAD this year. Alan Feneca(LG) is going to probowl and they are all pretty good pass blocker. i think the curse got him this year. brett favre and the team couldve gone to playoff, but favre's crucial mistakes were keep showing through the season

adam

of course it was the coach come on they have almost no playmakers n the 1 they do have they barely ever play they gave him like 3 plays it's crazy everyone knows favre played banged up anyway and if some of his o-line didnt suck so much it wouldnt be so hard for him to throw a good ball anybody could see he was in pain
adam

of course it was the coach come on they have almost no playmakers n the 1 they do have they barely ever play they gave him like 3 plays it's crazy everyone knows favre played banged up anyway and if some of his o-line didnt suck so much it wouldnt be so hard for him to throw a good ball anybody could see he was in pain

Geroge

Jets linemen are NOT THAT BAD this year. Alan Feneca(LG) is going to probowl and they are all pretty good pass blocker. i think the curse got him this year. brett favre and the team couldve gone to playoff, but favre's crucial mistakes were keep showing through the season

adam wilson

not all the jets linemen are bad but some leave something to be desired
adam wilson

not all the jets linemen are bad but some leave something to be desired
adam wilson

not all the jets linemen are bad but some leave something to be desired