10 NFL Players You’d Love To See On The Cover Of Madden NFL 16

10 NFL Players You’d Love To See On The Cover Of Madden

EA Sports is holding an open vote to elect the next football star to grace the next installment of Madden NFL. EA has narrowed the pool to four candidates: Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown, Arizona Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson and the lovable party animal Rob Gronkowski from the New England Patriots.

But should it be narrowed to just those four? Why not engage more interest by adding these 10 “faces of football?” I thought this was America.

10 NFL Players You’d Love To See On The Cover Of Madden

EA Sports is holding an open vote to elect the next football star to grace the next installment of Madden NFL. EA has narrowed the pool to four candidates: Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown, Arizona Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson and the lovable party animal Rob Gronkowski from the New England Patriots.

But should it be narrowed to just those four? Why not engage more interest by adding these 10 “faces of football?” I thought this was America.

10. J.J. Watt

Having this “manimal” on the cover would definitely get me to buy the product. Send out the first hundred thousand copies with a pack of beef jerky and watch as rugged men across Appalachia descend upon GameStop.

10. J.J. Watt

Having this “manimal” on the cover would definitely get me to buy the product. Send out the first hundred thousand copies with a pack of beef jerky and watch as rugged men across Appalachia descend upon GameStop.

9. Aaron Rodgers

Just R-E-L-A-X, this cover would sell wildly and reach deep into the football-crazy territory known as “Wisconsin.” Ooh! What if it was Watt bearing down on Aaron Rodgers for the cover shot? Double-down on Wisconsin and feed into a rivalry that could only be played out in Madden. I love it.

9. Aaron Rodgers

Just R-E-L-A-X, this cover would sell wildly and reach deep into the football-crazy territory known as “Wisconsin.” Ooh! What if it was Watt bearing down on Aaron Rodgers for the cover shot? Double-down on Wisconsin and feed into a rivalry that could only be played out in Madden. I love it.

8. Marshawn Lynch

Never say never again. Marshawn Lynch on the cover would be way better than that Peyton Hillis publicity aneurysm that was Madden NFL 12. Also, like the proposed cover idea for Watt, why not offer a “Beast Mode” Madden bundle?

8. Marshawn Lynch

Never say never again. Marshawn Lynch on the cover would be way better than that Peyton Hillis publicity aneurysm that was Madden NFL 12. Also, like the proposed cover idea for Watt, why not offer a “Beast Mode” Madden bundle?

7. Marcus Mariota

Although Mariota’s accomplished nothing, why not stir the pot with some Hawaiian punch? You could also include Roger Goodell’s “Marioto” draft gaffe as part of the Madden NFL 16 intro.

7. Marcus Mariota

Although Mariota’s accomplished nothing, why not stir the pot with some Hawaiian punch? You could also include Roger Goodell’s “Marioto” draft gaffe as part of the Madden NFL 16 intro.

6. Chip Kelly

If Chip Kelly becomes the next Vince Lombardi could you imagine the karma points for the foresight? Again, nothing will be worse than the decision to give Peyton Hillis a Madden cover. Ever.

6. Chip Kelly

If Chip Kelly becomes the next Vince Lombardi could you imagine the karma points for the foresight? Again, nothing will be worse than the decision to give Peyton Hillis a Madden cover. Ever.

5. Andrew Luck

Focus this strategy on the NFL fans who like to “read a lot” and know little about wearing clothes not from Vineyard Vines. Man, just look at that grinning goofball.

5. Andrew Luck

Focus this strategy on the NFL fans who like to “read a lot” and know little about wearing clothes not from Vineyard Vines. Man, just look at that grinning goofball.

4. Eli Manning

Before you violently disagree with this and use 411 to track down my address, do realize that Eli Manning is still one of the most popular players in the NFL. Also do realize that the cover could just be Manning’s humongous head and it could hilariously span from binding to box latch.

4. Eli Manning

Before you violently disagree with this and use 411 to track down my address, do realize that Eli Manning is still one of the most popular players in the NFL. Also do realize that the cover could just be Manning’s humongous head and it could hilariously span from binding to box latch.

3. Peyton Manning

This would be angled toward the NFL purist and Denver Broncos die-hard. Sell 90% of these copies to the greater Colorado swath and send the rest to the estate of Archie Manning.

3. Peyton Manning

This would be angled toward the NFL purist and Denver Broncos die-hard. Sell 90% of these copies to the greater Colorado swath and send the rest to the estate of Archie Manning.