What is the Madden cover curse?

The Madden Curse is a supposed curse where an athlete that appears on the cover art of a Madden video game will experience a decline in performance in the following season. Prior to 1998, every annual installment primarily featured John Madden on its cover.

Who broke the Madden cover curse?

Sherman dodged the curse, recording four interceptions and 57 tackles while helping the Seahawks reach Super Bowl XLIX. They would go on to lose to the Patriots, 28-24. 2016 – Odell Beckham Jr. Beckham broke on to the fantasy scene as a rookie, posting 91 catches, 1,305 yards, and 12 touchdowns.

Who has had the Madden Curse?

Below we document the long history of the “Madden Curse,” with some help from NFL.com and DigitalTrends.com.

Early years of the Madden video-game franchise.
Madden 99 — Garrison Hearst.
Madden 2000 — Barry Sanders.
Madden 2001 — Eddie George.
Madden 2002 — Daunte Culpepper.
Madden 2003 — Marshall Faulk.

Who was on the cover of Madden in 2016?

Cover art featuring Odell Beckham Jr. Madden NFL 16 is an American football sports video game based on the National Football League and published by EA Sports for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

Do NFL players get paid for Madden cover?

Yes and no. Individual players do not get paid for appearing in the game. The NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA) has an agreement with EA to allow players’ names and likenesses to be used in the game, so the union gets a licensing fee.

Was Aaron Rodgers ever on the cover of Madden?

Aaron Rodgers has never graced the cover of EA Sports’ Madden series. EA Sports announced the cover to Madden NFL 22 will be revealed on June 17th. This event always draws a crowd as fans hope their favorite player or favorite team will earn the honor of gracing the cover.

Who was the first victim of the Madden Curse?

Starting this list with the first victim of the Madden curse is running back Garrison Hearst who played for the San Francisco 49ers. What earned him his cover was the fact that he had set several franchise records in 1998 along with one of the longest rushes in his team’s opening game that year against the Jets.

Will Aaron Rodgers be on the cover of Madden 22?

EA Sports’ Madden 22 will feature two MVP’s on the cover of the MVP edition, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not one of them. Earlier this week, EA Sports announced that the cover athlete of Madden 22 would be revealed this Thursday.

What is John Madden salary?

John Madden makes about $14 million a year from his video game franchise. Even with that enormous wage, Madden’s years of coaching and commentary have been overshadowed by his involvement in video games.

What is the Madden Curse and is it real?

Is John Madden on the cover of Madden every year?

Prior to 1998, every annual installment primarily featured John Madden on its cover. Players who have appeared on the cover in subsequent years have generally failed to reproduce their success of the previous years, for a variety of reasons.

What happened to Brett Favre’s Madden Curse?

The “Madden curse” appeared to be over heading into 2008, as a retired Favre graced the cover in a Packers uniform. He would eventually return after a trade to the New York Jets, but his numbers decreased across the board with the Men in Green. That was due in part to a right biceps injury that caused what was his second “retirement.”

Does Garrison Hearst have a Madden Curse?

More than 25 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 starring 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.