Larry Fitzgerald Makes Case For Madden 2010 Cover

by pastapadre
Posted January 20th, 2009 at 11:58 am

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At the mid-point of the season it was Anquan Boldin who appeared to be the WR most deserving of the Madden 2010 cover, though the uncertainty of him remaining with the Cardinals severely hampers the chances of it happening. Then it was Andre Johnson that really emerged and remains one of the favorites based on the regular season. The community seems to like him as a potential choice.

Now with the performance in the playoffs that Larry Fitzgerald has turned in he has to be considered one of the top possibilities. He has broken the record for most receiving yards in a postseason and had three TDs in the NFC Championship game. A total of five TDs in the playoffs along with 23 catches. The Cardinals have done the completely unexpected by reaching the Super Bowl which just adds to the appeal of having one of their players on the cover.

The only thing that might hold him back is the recent news of a domestic violence accusation. Even though that seems pretty thin EA has attempted to choose players that have a clean background and wide-ranging appeal for their covers as of late.

I’m leaning towards the cover of 2010 going to a wide receiver or a defensive player. If I were to take a guess at this point I see the pick being made out of Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Ed Reed, and Troy Polamalu. As always there will be a great deal of discussion around the potential cover athletes heading up to when the announcement is usually made shortly before the draft.

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ELove

1. BRIAN DAWKINS!
2. Fitz
3. Warner
4. Jacobs
5. Troy P.

no reed because hes only a cov. safety you need to be able to hit. D. ware is fishing during the wild card round after getting torched in week 17. A. Johnson didnt even make post season and Fitz is double as good. B Dawk, yes im a huge EAGLES fan but wow after he should of been retired 2 years ago, he comes back and has a pro bowl year at age 35, yea hes not a great cov. safety any more but he CAN HIT LIKE NO BODY ELSE EVER! What about Kurt Warner the guy is ancient and picked apart the EAGLES d with all the time he had now in the SB and will be a hall of famer. Fitz do I need to explain even I am a guy that says a wr doesnt make a huge impact in a game, well he definitely does. Jacobs had a great reg. season until he played Philly d. and Troy P. is an all around safety who is in the SB.
ELove

1. BRIAN DAWKINS!
2. Fitz
3. Warner
4. Jacobs
5. Troy P.

no reed because hes only a cov. safety you need to be able to hit. D. ware is fishing during the wild card round after getting torched in week 17. A. Johnson didnt even make post season and Fitz is double as good. B Dawk, yes im a huge EAGLES fan but wow after he should of been retired 2 years ago, he comes back and has a pro bowl year at age 35, yea hes not a great cov. safety any more but he CAN HIT LIKE NO BODY ELSE EVER! What about Kurt Warner the guy is ancient and picked apart the EAGLES d with all the time he had now in the SB and will be a hall of famer. Fitz do I need to explain even I am a guy that says a wr doesnt make a huge impact in a game, well he definitely does. Jacobs had a great reg. season until he played Philly d. and Troy P. is an all around safety who is in the SB.

Mr. EA Sports

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I say they should put one of these five on the cover.
1)Romo
2)Fitzgerald
3)D. Ware
4)A. Peterson
5)Calvin Johnson

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Julian

Did you really just insinuate Ed Reed can't put a hit on someone? Watch some football man.

Mr. EA Sports

Yes, it's true Ed Reed can not do much else besides cover. It's kind of hard to make a play at the line of scrimmage when you are standing 30 yards back.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Uhh, I beg to differ that Dawkins can hit like no one else, ever…..There is a certain safety by the name of Ronnie Lott that was a better hitter than Dawkins….No disrespect to Dawkins (who is one of my faves)….What about Jack Tatum? That guy was ferocious….

Bailey

I say it should be Ed Reed his a corner playing safety…

Mr. EA Sports

I will give you my findings later this week as to Ed Reed. Stay tuned

KRIS

u dont need to find anything EA. even u said it ed reed lines up 30 yds deep and is a non factor in the run game. big ben ate up that short middle and other side of the field. ed reed did take away the deep left for the most part tho but thats about it
KRIS

u dont need to find anything EA. even u said it ed reed lines up 30 yds deep and is a non factor in the run game. big ben ate up that short middle and other side of the field. ed reed did take away the deep left for the most part tho but thats about it

Mr. EA Sports

I will give you my findings later this week as to Ed Reed. Stay tuned

Bailey

I say it should be Ed Reed his a corner playing safety…
Bailey

I say it should be Ed Reed his a corner playing safety…

Mr. EA Sports

I will give you my findings later this week as to Ed Reed. Stay tuned

KRIS

u dont need to find anything EA. even u said it ed reed lines up 30 yds deep and is a non factor in the run game. big ben ate up that short middle and other side of the field. ed reed did take away the deep left for the most part tho but thats about it

Julian

Since Madden officially started putting players on the cover in 2001 instead of his own awkward looking poses, the only positions to be on the cover are QBs (5), RBs(3), and MLB(1). What makes any of you think this trend will change? I understand if you think that there is not enough talent in those 3 catagories to select a cover athlete, BUT there is. So why will EA sway from this. 3 of the last 4 covers went to QBs. And also let me mention that none of those players won a superbowl the same year they were chosen except Shaun Alexander. So what makes any of you think this superbowl will have any affect on the choice?

(QBs) – Kurt Warner, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning (still not yet been on), Matt Ryan (seems alil too soon to him being on NCAA cover).
(RBs) – Adrian Peterson, Michael Turner

Those names are all going to be looked at far ahead of anyone at a different position. So basically going around saying (this position hasnt been done yet" doesnt mean anything, because there are about 20 positions that haven't been done yet.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Okay, I changed my mind. Put Ray Guy on the cover. The best punter in NFL history. Or Reggie Roby.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Okay, I changed my mind. Put Ray Guy on the cover. The best punter in NFL history. Or Reggie Roby.

Julian

Since Madden officially started putting players on the cover in 2001 instead of his own awkward looking poses, the only positions to be on the cover are QBs (5), RBs(3), and MLB(1). What makes any of you think this trend will change? I understand if you think that there is not enough talent in those 3 catagories to select a cover athlete, BUT there is. So why will EA sway from this. 3 of the last 4 covers went to QBs. And also let me mention that none of those players won a superbowl the same year they were chosen except Shaun Alexander. So what makes any of you think this superbowl will have any affect on the choice?

(QBs) – Kurt Warner, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning (still not yet been on), Matt Ryan (seems alil too soon to him being on NCAA cover).
(RBs) – Adrian Peterson, Michael Turner

Those names are all going to be looked at far ahead of anyone at a different position. So basically going around saying (this position hasnt been done yet" doesnt mean anything, because there are about 20 positions that haven't been done yet.
Julian

Since Madden officially started putting players on the cover in 2001 instead of his own awkward looking poses, the only positions to be on the cover are QBs (5), RBs(3), and MLB(1). What makes any of you think this trend will change? I understand if you think that there is not enough talent in those 3 catagories to select a cover athlete, BUT there is. So why will EA sway from this. 3 of the last 4 covers went to QBs. And also let me mention that none of those players won a superbowl the same year they were chosen except Shaun Alexander. So what makes any of you think this superbowl will have any affect on the choice?

(QBs) – Kurt Warner, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning (still not yet been on), Matt Ryan (seems alil too soon to him being on NCAA cover).
(RBs) – Adrian Peterson, Michael Turner

Those names are all going to be looked at far ahead of anyone at a different position. So basically going around saying (this position hasnt been done yet" doesnt mean anything, because there are about 20 positions that haven't been done yet.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Okay, I changed my mind. Put Ray Guy on the cover. The best punter in NFL history. Or Reggie Roby.

Warren

"Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Ed Reed, and Troy Polamalu"

Pasta, you can forget about Andre Johnson, lol.

I'd say whichever player with a strong name that has a good Super Bowl game gets a first look. After that I'd look to Adrian Peterson as a big possibility.
Warren

"Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Ed Reed, and Troy Polamalu"

Pasta, you can forget about Andre Johnson, lol.

I'd say whichever player with a strong name that has a good Super Bowl game gets a first look. After that I'd look to Adrian Peterson as a big possibility.
Warren

"Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Ed Reed, and Troy Polamalu"

Pasta, you can forget about Andre Johnson, lol.

I'd say whichever player with a strong name that has a good Super Bowl game gets a first look. After that I'd look to Adrian Peterson as a big possibility.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I agree. Andre Johnson has made a name for himself especially for a team that isn't as closely followed. Not that I am a Texans fan but give them another year or two. They will contend.

I like Fitz but I am tired of the offenses getting all of the love….Hell, put Pat Summerall on the cover….
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I agree. Andre Johnson has made a name for himself especially for a team that isn't as closely followed. Not that I am a Texans fan but give them another year or two. They will contend.

I like Fitz but I am tired of the offenses getting all of the love….Hell, put Pat Summerall on the cover….
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I agree. Andre Johnson has made a name for himself especially for a team that isn't as closely followed. Not that I am a Texans fan but give them another year or two. They will contend.

I like Fitz but I am tired of the offenses getting all of the love….Hell, put Pat Summerall on the cover….
pat

i would love to see a defensive player on the cover..but usually who ever is on the cover usually represents the feature for that game (ex. madden 2005:ray lewis hit stick introduced) if ea has some brand new defensive feautre coming its the only way i see a defender making the cover
pat

i would love to see a defensive player on the cover..but usually who ever is on the cover usually represents the feature for that game (ex. madden 2005:ray lewis hit stick introduced) if ea has some brand new defensive feautre coming its the only way i see a defender making the cover
pat

i would love to see a defensive player on the cover..but usually who ever is on the cover usually represents the feature for that game (ex. madden 2005:ray lewis hit stick introduced) if ea has some brand new defensive feautre coming its the only way i see a defender making the cover
KRIS

I SEE THEM THROWING US COMPLETLY OFF AND PUTTING SOMEONE LIKE URLACHER ORJARED ALLEN ON THE COVER
KRIS

I SEE THEM THROWING US COMPLETLY OFF AND PUTTING SOMEONE LIKE URLACHER ORJARED ALLEN ON THE COVER
KRIS

I SEE THEM THROWING US COMPLETLY OFF AND PUTTING SOMEONE LIKE URLACHER ORJARED ALLEN ON THE COVER
Mike

Funny, I see that as a good thing… Look at how much publicity the cover got when people realized Favre would be wearing the wrong jersey. People probably bought it as a collectors item. There was talk of releasing a second cover etc… The cover is about marketing and publicity, controversy is as good as it gets.

That said, I doubt it will be Peppers, I just thought it would be more interesting than the usual.
Mike

Funny, I see that as a good thing… Look at how much publicity the cover got when people realized Favre would be wearing the wrong jersey. People probably bought it as a collectors item. There was talk of releasing a second cover etc… The cover is about marketing and publicity, controversy is as good as it gets.

That said, I doubt it will be Peppers, I just thought it would be more interesting than the usual.
Mike

Funny, I see that as a good thing… Look at how much publicity the cover got when people realized Favre would be wearing the wrong jersey. People probably bought it as a collectors item. There was talk of releasing a second cover etc… The cover is about marketing and publicity, controversy is as good as it gets.

That said, I doubt it will be Peppers, I just thought it would be more interesting than the usual.
Patrick

Other than Ray Lewis, its been QB's and RB's. Now would be a good time for a WR like Fitzgerarld. Alot of people say Andre Johnson. He had more yards and less td's than Fitzgerald. And didn't even make the playoffs. I think he would be a great choice. I think it will come down to Fitzgerald, Turner, Tomlinson, Brees, Ryan or Warner. Vince Young made the cover after his first season, why not Ryan after winning ROY and making the playoffs.
Patrick

Other than Ray Lewis, its been QB's and RB's. Now would be a good time for a WR like Fitzgerarld. Alot of people say Andre Johnson. He had more yards and less td's than Fitzgerald. And didn't even make the playoffs. I think he would be a great choice. I think it will come down to Fitzgerald, Turner, Tomlinson, Brees, Ryan or Warner. Vince Young made the cover after his first season, why not Ryan after winning ROY and making the playoffs.
Patrick

Other than Ray Lewis, its been QB's and RB's. Now would be a good time for a WR like Fitzgerarld. Alot of people say Andre Johnson. He had more yards and less td's than Fitzgerald. And didn't even make the playoffs. I think he would be a great choice. I think it will come down to Fitzgerald, Turner, Tomlinson, Brees, Ryan or Warner. Vince Young made the cover after his first season, why not Ryan after winning ROY and making the playoffs.
tiri

Sean Taylor could be a nice choice, i know he is dead but that could be nice to see him if favre wont have take his retreat (but comeback, THAT is a cheap shot), sean t would've made the cover, he deserve more than any players to made that cover
tiri

Sean Taylor could be a nice choice, i know he is dead but that could be nice to see him if favre wont have take his retreat (but comeback, THAT is a cheap shot), sean t would've made the cover, he deserve more than any players to made that cover
tiri

Sean Taylor could be a nice choice, i know he is dead but that could be nice to see him if favre wont have take his retreat (but comeback, THAT is a cheap shot), sean t would've made the cover, he deserve more than any players to made that cover
Mak

Fitzgerald broke almost all recieving records in the postseason, not to mention he had a great regular season aswell. He is a new type of wide reciever that we havent seen much of…..not that fast..but uses his body and hops to make insane plays. Not to mention he was also the Pro-Bowl MVP. Ed Reed is a Phenomelnal player but he didnt really have that great of a post season, and james harrison beat up that dude on the cardinals during the Superbowl which kinda eliminates his chances…..Madden himself even said the he shoulda been kicked out. So i think its gotta be Fitzgerald or maybe even Polomalu for Defense…
Mak

Fitzgerald broke almost all recieving records in the postseason, not to mention he had a great regular season aswell. He is a new type of wide reciever that we havent seen much of…..not that fast..but uses his body and hops to make insane plays. Not to mention he was also the Pro-Bowl MVP. Ed Reed is a Phenomelnal player but he didnt really have that great of a post season, and james harrison beat up that dude on the cardinals during the Superbowl which kinda eliminates his chances…..Madden himself even said the he shoulda been kicked out. So i think its gotta be Fitzgerald or maybe even Polomalu for Defense…
Mak

Fitzgerald broke almost all recieving records in the postseason, not to mention he had a great regular season aswell. He is a new type of wide reciever that we havent seen much of…..not that fast..but uses his body and hops to make insane plays. Not to mention he was also the Pro-Bowl MVP. Ed Reed is a Phenomelnal player but he didnt really have that great of a post season, and james harrison beat up that dude on the cardinals during the Superbowl which kinda eliminates his chances…..Madden himself even said the he shoulda been kicked out. So i think its gotta be Fitzgerald or maybe even Polomalu for Defense…
The40Acres

"Haynesworth isn't a Pacman Jones….What NFL player doesn't take a cheap shot here or there? Haynesworth is the first defensive interior down lineman to cause offenses to structure gameplans around."

LMAOoooo…stepping on someone's head is a little bit different than a random cheap shot. Probably a Titans fan.

I think Ed Reed or Polamalu should be on the cover.
The40Acres

"Haynesworth isn't a Pacman Jones….What NFL player doesn't take a cheap shot here or there? Haynesworth is the first defensive interior down lineman to cause offenses to structure gameplans around."

LMAOoooo…stepping on someone's head is a little bit different than a random cheap shot. Probably a Titans fan.

I think Ed Reed or Polamalu should be on the cover.
The40Acres

"Haynesworth isn't a Pacman Jones….What NFL player doesn't take a cheap shot here or there? Haynesworth is the first defensive interior down lineman to cause offenses to structure gameplans around."

LMAOoooo…stepping on someone's head is a little bit different than a random cheap shot. Probably a Titans fan.

I think Ed Reed or Polamalu should be on the cover.
big ant

hey how about having the leagues defensive mvp of the year and superbowl winning pittsburgh steeler BIG JAMES HARRISON…also a monster when it comes to sacks and half sacks…makes sense in my book
big ant

hey how about having the leagues defensive mvp of the year and superbowl winning pittsburgh steeler BIG JAMES HARRISON…also a monster when it comes to sacks and half sacks…makes sense in my book
big ant

hey how about having the leagues defensive mvp of the year and superbowl winning pittsburgh steeler BIG JAMES HARRISON…also a monster when it comes to sacks and half sacks…makes sense in my book