Drew Brees singled out for Madden 11 cover

Boy, how quickly it all can change: One moment you're leading America's darling Saints to a Super Bowl victory and the next you're cursed by the very same fans that cheered you on. Such is the fate of New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, who has almost certainly been afflicted with the "Madden Curse" following his selection as Madden NFL 11 cover guy. Perhaps unwittingly, fans hexed Brees through an online poll -- each click like a pin prick in a voodoo doll -- and now the Saints ownership must be scrambling to land a backup QB in the NFL draft tonight.

The first shot at Brees' knees will be televised nationally -- always a good betting opportunity -- when the NFL kicks off its regular season with the Saints hosting the Vikings on Thursday, September 9 on NBC. (That is, if Brees even manages to survive the preseason.) Something tells us he's gonna need more than a good luck kiss on the cheek.

Madden 11 will be released on August 10 for Xbox 360, PS3 (and PS2), Wii and PSP. Mobile versions, including an iPhone and iPod Touch release, will also be available.

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BY THE GRACE OF ST. ORLEANS!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo

You're welcome.

Seriously. Dude's the star on my fantasy team. I am gonna be so pissed. Unless he breaks the curse...in which case I will rejoice!

well......there goes my fantasy team.

I don't understand why EA Sports doesn't face this Madden curse business head on. I'm not a sports game fan at all but I would dish out some cash just for the pure novelty of Madden 11: Super Curse Edition.

Hell, even a cheat mode where the cursed player gets an anti-God mode in-game would be fantastic. Instant fumbles, injuries on every play, etc.

Don't give them any idea's...

Heck yeah.. another way for EA to nickle and dime everyone to death! Cha-ching!

that will probably be the only change they make to the game: the cover.

Oh snap!

I actually thought our buddy Peter had been doing a good job updating the game from year to year. Of course, it'd be better if they switched to a release every other year...

I think the only thing more played out than Madden is jokes about how Madden is the same every year.

Seriously though, while Madden had a long reign of suckitude they really got things right with Madden 2010. It plays totally differently than 09 and is one of the best Madden's ever. Plus, online franchises!

I disagree that madden 10 was best. 04 was always my favorite, well except 64 which was still so fun

Nice.

I wish they'd put the Raiders QB on the cover. Maybe the curse would work backwards and we'd actually have a winning season.

I doubt anything is going to save the raiders.

If a certain person were to not have control of the team it would save them. So they'll have wait until Al Davis dies for that to happen.

Actually this might work. If Jamarcus Russell got hurt and couldn't play the Raiders would definitely be a better team.

The fact that Madden himself is a former RAIDERS coach will bless ANY Raider player immunity from the curse.

GO RAIDERS!

You can take Ben Roethlisberger from Pittsburgh. I think that after Dennis Dixon gets a little experience, he would be a good fit for Pittsburgh complete lack of an offensive line.

Maybe the solution is to put Al Davis on the cover!

At this point I'll hope for anything so that the raiders can have a winning season

put al davis on the cover

Are they going to include a free pillow with every purchase?

Because I know football puts me to sleep!

oh yes plus one! Makes nascar and golf look like extreme sports

*sarcasm*

Although i do much prefer hockey to it

He's gonna diiiiiiiie.

R.I.P. Cool Breeze

Even during a key game pass, Drew is thinkin' of the boobies.

I know who's not going to be in my fantasy.

Thanks EA. Now, I know who NOT to pick up as a fantasy QB.

Mullet Mania is safe.

Thank goodness.

I'm diggin' the artsy cover.

I wasn't expecting the Saints to be the top of the NFC South this year anyway; that's going to be the Bucs if history is any indication. But I'm a die hard Saints fan and I'd hate to see Drew Brees suffer from the curse. *Crosses Fingers* Of course, having Brees on the cover basically means I have to buy the next Madden even though it's just roster changes.

I think it might be Atlanta's turn this year. I'm a Panther's fan and I know what you are referring to.

And over there, you can see Matt Ryan doing cartwheels. And why not? It's not HIS ACL that'll be tearing anytime soon.

Boo! What a low blow, EA! I'd much rather have Tom Brady in the cover.

You are my new favorite person.

Sorry New Orleans, Breesus will be crucified next year. You can't reason with the madden cover or outsmart it; its evil will mercilessly track you down and you will get your leg crushed under a lineman.

Nice knowin' ya Drew...

Toph is amazingly awesome. Nice avatar.

Yes she is, thanks!

Is his hand disintegrating into some form of liquid or is it just me?

The curse is nonsense. That kind of stupidity is saved for superstitious idiots. Drew Brees belongs on the cover because he is the best.

I am glad for em.

We coming back next year for SB. WHO DAT NATION IS EVERYWHERE.

GO SAINTS.

I'm not that superstitious, but you have to admit that's an awful lot of coincidence...

Dr.32 X is right...cause he's a doctor ;^)

Oooo~ The curse is so exciting, I can't wait to see if it'll be injury, public embarrassment or drugs. Fun, fun, fun. :D

you know what the "big improvement" is supposed to be this year? receivers running their routes correctly, and reaching out for the first down marker. APF 2k8's receivers did that, plus fought the ball while it was in the air and tapped their feet on the sidelines. and as i recall, the receivers in 2k1 reached for the first down markers. madden is fun and all, but they ARE pretty much selling people the same thing every year. competition has improve hockey, soccer, and basketball video games every year (live was actually sorta good this year!), but as long as there is only ONE NFL game, nothing will really change...

Madden was cursed the day it sold its soul to the Devil to beat out Tecmo Super Bowl for the false claim of being the greatest football video game there was, because it had the largest budget. Cursed? You bet.

Come to the Light: http://www.knobbe.org

You can thank me later.

HE'S GOT THE CRAZY EYES!

why was PS2 in parentheses? it could have been listed with the others

WHO DAT?
DREW BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ

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