Brett Favre to Cover Madden NFL 09

GameDaily BIZ has discovered that Electronic Arts is preparing to announce recently retired Green Bay Packers quarterback and three-time AP MVP Brett Favre as the cover athlete for the upcoming Madden NFL 09, which is slated to hit store shelves on August 12.

According to the Facebook site for Madden NFL 09, the cover athlete is expected to be announced on April 25. Moreover, a quick check of the CBS schedule for Late Show with David Letterman shows that Favre is going to appear as one of Dave's guests tonight (April 24). For the past few years, EA has used late-night shows to announce the Madden cover. Last year Jimmy Kimmel's show was used to announce Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young for Madden 08.

Choosing a retired player to cover the game is certainly an interesting choice, but this year's Madden represents the 20th anniversary of the popular football franchise, so perhaps EA wanted to do something unique. And Favre is unquestionably one of the best to ever play the game, leading the Packers to two Super Bowls, in addition to compiling records for most career NFL touchdown passes, most career NFL passing yards, most career pass completions, and most career victories as a starting quarterback, so it's hard to argue with EA's choice.

At least Favre can't be affected by the dreaded Madden cover curse, unless of course his retirement package suddenly falls apart...

Lame. I don't want to see that old fart on the madden cover lol. Should always be a young star. This is a lame attempt to sell more games by making peopel think it willbe a collectors item someday.

lame Ea... just lame.

The Madden Curse can end his career for good and not burry Eli's or Adrian'smidgetman007

I thought the madden curse crap was over. Vince Young was fine.

Why cant it ever be tom brady? my dolphins need a chance.Lymetime69

Because Tom Brady doesnt need the money and probably refused to be on it when they ask.

[QUOTE="Lymetime69"]Why cant it ever be tom brady? my dolphins need a chance.Just_Osmo

Because Tom Brady doesnt need the money and probably refused to be on it when they ask.

Lol none of them need the money. I know LT refused it when they asked. Probably the curse thing.

[QUOTE="Lymetime69"]Why cant it ever be tom brady? my dolphins need a chance.Just_Osmo

Because Tom Brady doesnt need the money and probably refused to be on it when they ask.

I would love to see what the curse does to Tom brady, but I wouldnt want a choker on the madden cover. I would really like an updated sig though. Bit off topic though....oh well.

wow a white guy on the cover other than Madden. I was begining to think the old man had some kind of agenda or something

[QUOTE="Just_Osmo"]

[QUOTE="Lymetime69"]Why cant it ever be tom brady? my dolphins need a chance.steelers89

Because Tom Brady doesnt need the money and probably refused to be on it when they ask.

I would love to see what the curse does to Tom brady, but I wouldnt want a choker on the madden cover. I would really like an updated sig though. Bit off topic though....oh well.

How does a 3 time superbowl winner become a choker after losing 1 of 4 SuperBowls? Did he throw 4 ints? Did he crumble when the game was on the line? Sorry but last time I checked Brady led the Pats to a TD with a few minutes left. The defense choked. Okay so the Pats destroy the Steelers on a yearly basis, let it go man.

I hate the Pats as much as the next guy but to call Brady a choker is just stupid.

[QUOTE="steelers89"][QUOTE="Just_Osmo"]

[QUOTE="Lymetime69"]Why cant it ever be tom brady? my dolphins need a chance.Espurs117

Because Tom Brady doesnt need the money and probably refused to be on it when they ask.

I would love to see what the curse does to Tom brady, but I wouldnt want a choker on the madden cover. I would really like an updated sig though. Bit off topic though....oh well.

How does a 3 time superbowl winner become a choker after losing 1 of 4 SuperBowls? Did he throw 4 ints? Did he crumble when the game was on the line? Sorry but last time I checked Brady led the Pats to a TD with a few minutes left. The defense choked. Okay so the Pats destroy the Steelers on a yearly basis, let it go man.

I hate the Pats as much as the next guy but to call Brady a choker is just stupid.

QFT. Losing 1 of the 4 superbowls you have lead your team to makes you a choker? Please, Tom Brady is the most clutch QB in the game right now. Stop with the jealous hate, its getting old.

Soooo freaking corny. God I hate this. Anyone but this ****ing corny choice, even Eli, curse and all.manningbowl135

Agreed. I mean he isnt even going to be a playable charactor since he isnt on a team. This is so riddiculous.

Brady did choke, my brother always brags about having 2 minutes left and blah blah. AFC Championship against the Colts.....INTERCEPTED.X360PS3AMD05

lol so driving down scoring to take the lead in the 4th but having your defence give up the lead with a little time left is choking?

winning 3 of 4 superbowls you have been in is choking?

Well if having my teams qb win 3 of every 4 superbowls he is in makes hima choker.. id gladly take him. Considering how the majority of qbs in this league never see a superbowl.

Brady did choke, my brother always brags about having 2 minutes left and blah blah. AFC Championship against the Colts.....INTERCEPTED.X360PS3AMD05

Name a current QB more clutch than Brady right now.

Eli Manning would have been my choice. I'm sure people could argue stats but the dude won one of the most exciting Super Bowls in recent memory with one of the most memorable passes. Put him on the cover.duxup

[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]Brady did choke, my brother always brags about having 2 minutes left and blah blah. AFC Championship against the Colts.....INTERCEPTED.D3s7rUc71oN

Name a current QB more clutch than Brady right now.

Eli Manning, he beat him in the superbowl.

[QUOTE="D3s7rUc71oN"]

[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]Brady did choke, my brother always brags about having 2 minutes left and blah blah. AFC Championship against the Colts.....INTERCEPTED.steelers89

Name a current QB more clutch than Brady right now.

Eli Manning, he beat him in the superbowl.

Although you have a good argument I would say lets wait till next season and see how he does. I have liked eli for along time, i was a fan of his before he won the superbowl unlike the majority of people out there who just bashed him and wanted him cut.

Not sure why everyone makes such a big deal about who is on the cover, I want to know what is going to be IN the game.

Favre seems like a fine choice but does this mean one of the new features is going to revolve around the passing game? Maybe they will bring back classic teams?

[QUOTE="steelers89"][QUOTE="D3s7rUc71oN"]

[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]Brady did choke, my brother always brags about having 2 minutes left and blah blah. AFC Championship against the Colts.....INTERCEPTED.Just_Osmo

Name a current QB more clutch than Brady right now.

Eli Manning, he beat him in the superbowl.

Although you have a good argument I would say lets wait till next season and see how he does. I have liked eli for along time, i was a fan of his before he won the superbowl unlike the majority of people out there who just bashed him and wanted him cut.

Seriously man you need to update the sig.

well i hope they at least make him playable somehow like an unlockable charecter even though that sounds unlike madden. maybe put him in the fantasy draft

well i hope they at least make him playable somehow like an unlockable charecter even though that sounds unlike madden. maybe put him in the fantasy draft

anman4707

Have you taken too many pain killers? y/n

Y

Character unlocked!

[QUOTE="Just_Osmo"][QUOTE="steelers89"][QUOTE="D3s7rUc71oN"]

[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]Brady did choke, my brother always brags about having 2 minutes left and blah blah. AFC Championship against the Colts.....INTERCEPTED.Lymetime69

Name a current QB more clutch than Brady right now.

Eli Manning, he beat him in the superbowl.

Although you have a good argument I would say lets wait till next season and see how he does. I have liked eli for along time, i was a fan of his before he won the superbowl unlike the majority of people out there who just bashed him and wanted him cut.

Seriously man you need to update the sig.

I did update it. just to annoy everyone even more who has cried about it not being updated... now it says 19-0 and no longer says 18-0. happy?

Well, he's technically still a player, since i don't believe he's filed his papers to make it really official.bluezy

Yes but when it is released he will not be the QB of the Packers. So whats the point? You can't play as him. Unless they have some gay retired players team..

I think it's great as Favre is my all time favorite athlete, and a retired player on the cover is (oh my god! not in Madden) innovation, probably the biggest on they'll have in the next ten years or so. Sad but true. No need to get up in arms here Favre is one of Madden's alltime favorite players.

Maybe they'll have the 96 Packers as a retro team, it would almost make me buy the game.

TBH I could care less who's on the cover.

I'm more interested to see what they've added to this years installment.

[QUOTE="anman4707"]

well i hope they at least make him playable somehow like an unlockable charecter even though that sounds unlike madden. maybe put him in the fantasy draft

duxup

Have you taken too many pain killers? y/n

Y

Character unlocked!

That was twelve years ago and unlike other players with substance abuse problems Favre was enough of a man to come out in the open and receive treatment.

So its not alright to celebrate Farve's amazing career like this?

Exactly!

I don't know what's the big deal with people mentioning that the player in this year's cover is white. Does that really matter? It didn't matter who was on the cover. Whether it was Favre, Eli, Taylor, Seau, or Polamalu, I could care less. Although I think having Favre on the cover is a good choice, I want to know what EA is going to do in the game to bring back football, what used to be in Madden games.

Not sure why everyone makes such a big deal about who is on the cover, I want to know what is going to be IN the game.

Favre seems like a fine choice but does this mean one of the new features is going to revolve around the passing game? Maybe they will bring back classic teams?

limpbizkit818

Exactly!

I don't know what's the big deal with people mentioning that the player in this year's cover is white. Does that really matter? It didn't matter who was on the cover. Whether it was Favre, Eli, Taylor, Seau, or Polamalu, I could care less. Although I think having Favre on the cover is a good choice, I want to know what EA is going to do in the game to bring back football, what used to be in Madden games. [QUOTE="limpbizkit818"]

Not sure why everyone makes such a big deal about who is on the cover, I want to know what is going to be IN the game.

Favre seems like a fine choice but does this mean one of the new features is going to revolve around the passing game? Maybe they will bring back classic teams?

mrvic87

Well, this is what we have so far:

"

Madden NFL 09 strives to take authenticity and depth of gameplay to an new level with more than 85 new features and enhancements, including the all-new Total Control Animation system. This system will allow players to perform combination moves like never before and includes an innovative picture-in-picture playcall window. In Madden NFL 09, the game engine is continually assessing the player's performance and will adapt a custom experience to every type of gamer, from newcomer to the veteran Madden NFL player.

Madden NFL 09 will also feature a network-inspired broadcast presentation. Players will benefit from the authentic football knowledge of an in-booth play-by-play and color commentary team featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond. In addition, numerous graphical enhancements have been made, including realistic weather and grass, sleeker player models and exterior stadium views.

Madden NFL 09 gives gamers the ability to create online leagues. Fans can now take their rivalries online and compete in leagues with up to 32 teams. Online league play will feature in-depth stat tracking and a flexible scheduling option."

http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/news/story?id=3366051

Is this the first white guy to cover madden?
lets see- 2008 Vince Young, black
2007- Shaun Alexander, black
2006- Donovan Mcnabb, black
2005- Ray Lewis, Black
2004- Micheal Vick, Black
2003, Marshal faulk, black
2002- Daunte Culpper, black
2001- Eddie George black
2000- Dorsey Leavens, black
1999- Garrison Hearst, black
yup only white guy ever to appear on the cover of madden.
Master_Jdog

Surprised Peyton Manning was never on the cover.

[QUOTE="Master_Jdog"]Is this the first white guy to cover madden?
lets see- 2008 Vince Young, black
2007- Shaun Alexander, black
2006- Donovan Mcnabb, black
2005- Ray Lewis, Black
2004- Micheal Vick, Black
2003, Marshal faulk, black
2002- Daunte Culpper, black
2001- Eddie George black
2000- Dorsey Leavens, black
1999- Garrison Hearst, black
yup only white guy ever to appear on the cover of madden.
mrgab

Surprised Peyton Manning was never on the cover.

I thinkhe refused when they asked.

yup only white guy ever to appear on the cover of madden.
Master_Jdog

That's not entirely true...

[QUOTE="Master_Jdog"]yup only white guy ever to appear on the cover of madden.
Oleg_Huzwog

That's not entirely true...

lol owned!

Well i would say that brett is in the top 5 of all time and i am sure that the cowboys dont have a qb that is in the top five of all time QB's. For brady wow!!! He has had the supporting cast around him his hole carear along with a line to block for him. All i know is that it is alsome the favre is on the cover. Good job maden peoplekdogg83

PS: Favre isnt a top 5 QB. Check his stats, he has always been an interception machine.

Heres some who are above Favre

Montana

Elway

Unitis

Marino

Bradshaw

Brady

Manning

That list isn't in order its just a quick list of people who are better then favre. The only reason some peole think he is so good is because of his long career. But if you look his stats are horrible. he threw way to many Ints.

[QUOTE="Master_Jdog"]Is this the first white guy to cover madden?
lets see- 2008 Vince Young, black
2007- Shaun Alexander, black
2006- Donovan Mcnabb, black
2005- Ray Lewis, Black
2004- Micheal Vick, Black
2003, Marshal faulk, black
2002- Daunte Culpper, black
2001- Eddie George black
2000- Dorsey Leavens, black
1999- Garrison Hearst, black
yup only white guy ever to appear on the cover of madden.
mrgab

Surprised Peyton Manning was never on the cover.

Well Peyton was endorsing NFL Fever game's for a couple of years, I guess that's the reason.