Drew Brees lands cover of `Madden’ video game

[Phenomenal One]

Drew Brees has another prize to put next to his Super Bowl MVP trophy: He’s the cover model for this year’s edition of the “Madden NFL” video game.

EA Sports announced Thursday that the New Orleans Saints quarterback would be featured on the front of “Madden NFL 11,” the latest installment of the best-selling football franchise.

Brees, who led his team to a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in this year’s Super Bowl, said landing the cover of “Madden” was “a great way to cap off an amazing year.”

The “Madden” gig is one of the most coveted honors in sports—even though it has been connected to a much-discussed curse. Such superstars as Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick and Shaun Alexander suffered serious injuries during the season each appeared on the cover.

Brees isn’t worried. “I believe in fate, and if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be,” he said. “But destiny is stronger than any curse, and this team is destined for great things.”

Brees joined the Saints in 2006, less than a year after New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. He has become a highly visible spokesman for the city’s reconstruction, while the resurgent Saints gave its beleaguered residents something to rally around.

Brees said he hopes the presence of the Saints’ fleur-de-lis logo on the “Madden” cover “keeps people focused on what happened to New Orleans, and what the people of this city have overcome.”

The Saints quarterback was chosen by fans who voted online to determine the game’s cover athlete. The other choices were Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne and Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen.

“Madden NFL 11” will be released by EA Sports on Aug. 10

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[Punisher]

Well no chance at a repeat this year for the Saints now. The curse is on

[The Mac]

ya he will have something happen that makes him miss
lots of time... the curse never stays away

[Big Evil]

True that we will have to wait and see just how this dreaded 'curse' plays out. I don't necessarily believe in it, but I am excited about Madden 11. Skipped 10 so need to get this one...

[The Mac]

there have been too many injuries
to players i think there isnt a curse
just the rumored curse makes players play differently
which leads to them getting hurt

[Big Evil]

^^^ I could see that. A lot of players are superstitious and believing in the curse could make them play a bit more cautiously and awkwardly, leading to an injury that otherwise wouldn't have happened if they had focused on the game. I always play trying to do my best, I don't believe that having a routine before games or wearing my clothes a certain way or worshiping chickens is going to change the way the game plays out. However it happens will only be affected by how hard I try and how well my team plays.

[The Mac]

im usually that way too
but im a lil superstious too though
like i have worn the same undershirt in any sport of done since grade 7
but now its in pieces lol

[Punisher]

I am very superstitious lol. It just makes you more comfortable sometimes. But it is a double aged sword because if you dont do it you freak out, and over think things

[The Mac]

ya i know
first time i played football with out the shirt i threw
a interception and next time fumbled so i started having
a piece of the shirt in my pocket lol
i kno its stupid but it worked for me

[Punisher]

For basketball I had to buy a new wristband every game, and I had to buy a new headband after each loss. Sounds stupid but it worked for me

[The Mac]

everyone got there own little thing
i knew a guy who had to put his
equipment on same way everygame