rajncajn Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Not sure if this has been posted yet. http://www.aolsportsblog.com/2007/04/18/la...m-madden-cover/ LaDainian Tomlinson Walked Away From Madden Cover Posted Apr 18th 2007 2:03PM by Michael David Smith Filed under: Chargers, Titans, Breaking News It turns out that Madden 2008 cover boy Vince Young was not EA Sports' first choice. Before Young got the video game endorsement, Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was offered the opportunity to appear on the cover but turned it down. According to CNBC (via Deadspin), Tomlinson doesn't believe in the Madden Curse, but he does believe that he deserves to be well compensated for the use of his image, and he balked at the payment EA Sports offered. Players who appear on the cover usually get $100,000 to $200,000 to make various promotional appearances to help sell the game, and Tomlinson didn't feel that was enough to make it worth his while. Whatever his reasons, some Charger fans are very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soco Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 thats good for LT fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 According to CNBC (via Deadspin), Tomlinson doesn't believe in the Madden Curse, but he does believe that he deserves to be well compensated for the use of his image, and he balked at the payment EA Sports offered. Players who appear on the cover usually get $100,000 to $200,000 to make various promotional appearances to help sell the game, and Tomlinson didn't feel that was enough to make it worth his while. Translated: Tomlinson DOES believe in the Madden Curse and wants nothing to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 According to CNBC (via Deadspin), Tomlinson doesn't believe in the Madden Curse, but he does believe that he deserves to be well compensated for the use of his image, and he balked at the payment EA Sports offered. Players who appear on the cover usually get $100,000 to $200,000 to make various promotional appearances to help sell the game, and Tomlinson didn't feel that was enough to make it worth his while. Translated: Tomlinson DOES believe in the Madden Curse and wants nothing to do with it. Wierd statement from LT. Though he still hasn't tarnished at all in my image that he is one of the most classy players in the league, him declining because of financials is unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 What were his demands to be on the cover? $1M? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 What were his demands to be on the cover? $1M? I think that would about cover the increased chance of injury/bad luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Wierd statement from LT. Though he still hasn't tarnished at all in my image that he is one of the most classy players in the league, him declining because of financials is unusual. It's not weird at all. For someone who probably makes $200,000+ per game, why would he want to go around promoting a video game (his free time in the offseason) for 1 game check? It's not like this is for charity or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpro11 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 its about time someone stiff arms EA Sports. they need put back in their place after buying the nfl rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) Wierd statement from LT. Though he still hasn't tarnished at all in my image that he is one of the most classy players in the league, him declining because of financials is unusual. That's probably because it is not his real reason. He's a smart man and knows all about the curse. THAT's the real reason. That said, the cash is not a lot for the use of the image alone. Add that to promotional appearances -- and all the BS he'd have to go through all season long from the media about the curse -- and it simply is not worth it to him. Can you imagine what that it would be like, media hanging onto every play, waiting to see if he gets hurt? If he gets dinged and missed a few plays, the questions after the game about if the curse had anything to do with it? I wouldn't want that distraction -- especially since me and my teammates are trying to win a Super Bowl this year. Edited April 19, 2007 by The Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 It's not weird at all. For someone who probably makes $200,000+ per game, why would he want to go around promoting a video game (his free time in the offseason) for 1 game check? It's not like this is for charity or something That's what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I knew they had to offer it to at least him, but $100K I figured it was 1 to 2 mill, $100k is cheap for the best player in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Translated: Tomlinson DOES believe in the Madden Curse and wants nothing to do with it. My thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Translated: Tomlinson DOES believe in the Madden Curse and wants nothing to do with it. He probably doesn't believe in it but why take the chance? It's like standing on a rainy golf course with a metal putter and saying "lightning isn't going to strike". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) They're using Young? Wise move. You know he won't put up stats anyway. whew GB not using Manning. Edited April 19, 2007 by BeeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROYALWITCHEESE Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 You guys are hilarious. Curse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 It's not weird at all. For someone who probably makes $200,000+ per game, why would he want to go around promoting a video game (his free time in the offseason) for 1 game check? It's not like this is for charity or something Well he isn't on any other advertisements and I'm sure money isn't the reason. Or is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpro11 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 You guys are hilarious. Curse? "sophomore slump" + "madden curse" = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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