CaptainHook Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 (edited) I don't think Culpepper or Ray Lewis had any issues after being on the cover. 916632[/snapback] 2000 Eddie George. This is the weakest of the "curse". George had a good year, rushing for 1509 yards and 14 TD's. The Titans made the play-offs. As mentioned, George did have a crucial fumble in the play-off game vs. Ravens. The next year he got a turf toe injury, and was never the same. 2001 Culpepper missed 5 games at the end of the year with an ankle injury. Vikings missed play-offs. 2002 Faulk missed two games with knee injuries, and did not start in 4 more. He did not break 1,000 yards rushing for the first time as a Ram. Rams missed play-offs. 2003 Vick broke his leg and missed 11 games. Falcons missed play-offs. 2004 Ray Lewis broke his wrist and missed one game. Ravens missed play-offs. 2005 McNabb has a sports hernia and TO problems. I'd say the curse is alive and well. Edited November 6, 2005 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 2000 Eddie George. This is the weakest of the "curse". George had a good year, rushing for 1509 yards and 14 TD's. The Titans made the play-offs. As mentioned, George did have a crucial fumble in the play-off game vs. Ravens. The next year he got a turf toe injury, and was never the same. 2001 Culpepper missed 5 games at the end of the year with an ankle injury. Vikings missed play-offs. 2002 Faulk missed two games with knee injuries, and did not start in 4 more. He did not break 1,000 yards rushing for the first time as a Ram. Rams missed play-offs. 2003 Vick broke his leg and missed 11 games. Falcons missed play-offs. 2004 Ray Lewis broke his wrist and missed one game. Ravens missed play-offs. 2005 McNabb has a sports hernia and TO problems. I'd say the curse is alive and well. 1125958[/snapback] Oh yeah. I personally have never doubted it. I hesitantly drafted McNabb in the first round in one league. Next year I will definitely avoid the Madden cover boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abishagenaden Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Oh yeah. I personally have never doubted it. I hesitantly drafted McNabb in the first round in one league. Next year I will definitely avoid the Madden cover boy. 1126080[/snapback] Speaking of the next cover guy, any bets on who it's going to be? Hows about, Stephen Jackson or Carson Palmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 (edited) What about the Reebok curse going on currently? The "I Am" commercials....3 of 4 are out on injuries. Lewis, Holt and now Kearse is questionable this week. Then this blurb back in April just before the draft, when they signed Alex Smith to a multi-year deal. (Is benching part of the curse? :doah: ) Smith will bring that football pedigree with him as the newest member of an elite group of Reebok NFL quarterbacks including Peyton and Eli Manning, Donovan McNabb, Daunte Culpepper, Chad Pennington, Matt Hasselbeck, Marc Bulger and Byron Leftwich. Alright.....Byron was only out one game, but that's a pretty good curse going......lol. The Mannings and Hasselbeck better watch their step. Edited November 6, 2005 by SteelBunz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 a curse? please. next thing you will be telling me that the Texans are really a good team and that it is a 'curse' keeping them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzkek Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Cory Simon is still holding out He plays for Indy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 2000 Eddie George. This is the weakest of the "curse". George had a good year, rushing for 1509 yards and 14 TD's. The Titans made the play-offs. As mentioned, George did have a crucial fumble in the play-off game vs. Ravens. The next year he got a turf toe injury, and was never the same. 2001 Culpepper missed 5 games at the end of the year with an ankle injury. Vikings missed play-offs. 2002 Faulk missed two games with knee injuries, and did not start in 4 more. He did not break 1,000 yards rushing for the first time as a Ram. Rams missed play-offs. 2003 Vick broke his leg and missed 11 games. Falcons missed play-offs. 2004 Ray Lewis broke his wrist and missed one game. Ravens missed play-offs. 2005 McNabb has a sports hernia and TO problems. I'd say the curse is alive and well. 1125958[/snapback] 2005 McNabb aggravate his sports hernia, and is likely to miss at least a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 2005 McNabb aggravate his sports hernia, and is likely to miss at least a week. 1151096[/snapback] If Reid would put down the cheese steak long enough to have a coherent thought, McNabb would already be well on his way to recovering from a surgery that should have taken place weeks ago. TO was right, an injured McNabb sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Speaking of the next cover guy, any bets on who it's going to be? Hows about, Stephen Jackson or Carson Palmer? 1126136[/snapback] My guess would be SA or LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 My guess would be SA or LT. 1151138[/snapback] I'd say either Brady or Manning. They haven't had a white guy on there in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 My guess would be SA or LT. 1151138[/snapback] dammit, keep SA AWAY from any and all curse related activities... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I'd say either Brady or Manning. They haven't had a white guy on there in a while. 1151147[/snapback] Manning was sponsoring that OTHER game that Madden put out of business. I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Manning was sponsoring that OTHER game that Madden put out of business. I doubt it. 1151160[/snapback] Oh, OK. Then maybe Tedy Bruschi. He's white, isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 2000 Eddie George. This is the weakest of the "curse". George had a good year, rushing for 1509 yards and 14 TD's. The Titans made the play-offs. As mentioned, George did have a crucial fumble in the play-off game vs. Ravens. The next year he got a turf toe injury, and was never the same. 2001 Culpepper missed 5 games at the end of the year with an ankle injury. Vikings missed play-offs. 2002 Faulk missed two games with knee injuries, and did not start in 4 more. He did not break 1,000 yards rushing for the first time as a Ram. Rams missed play-offs. 2003 Vick broke his leg and missed 11 games. Falcons missed play-offs. 2004 Ray Lewis broke his wrist and missed one game. Ravens missed play-offs. 2005 McNabb has a sports hernia and TO problems. I'd say the curse is alive and well. 1125958[/snapback] 2005 McNabb has a sports hernia and is out for the year. Eagles will miss the play-offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpro11 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 whether you believe the curse or not.. it is pretty amazing. i hope big ben isnt on the cover next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satelliteoflovegm Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 whether you believe the curse or not.. it is pretty amazing. i hope big ben isnt on the cover next year. 1166471[/snapback] The cover is for exciting players... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 As long as it's not a Bear, I couldn't care less who's on it in 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedroz13 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 The cover is for exciting players... 1166531[/snapback] Ha...sad but true. Big Ben isn't going to make the cover. (take it easy Steelers fans, I like the guy but no way he's on the cover). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeleryJello Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Ha...sad but true. Big Ben isn't going to make the cover. (take it easy Steelers fans, I like the guy but no way he's on the cover). 1166601[/snapback] My guess... 2006 = LT Sell your Charger stock now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Dear EA Sports, I would like to let you know, the fantasy football community has grown more concerned about your "madden curse" that seems to play a large role in the fantasy football world every season. With the exception of Ray Lewis, many fantasy teams fell flat on their faces over the past 6 seasons by drafting your cover boys. Therefore we would like to propose you only put defensive players on the cover, as they will not effect first and second round fantasy picks. We would also ask that you stay specifically away from Peyton Manning, Edgerin James, Shaun Alexander, and of course Ladanian Tomlinson, as these four are all tempting studs to place on your cover. An even better idea would be to put Madden on the cover and see what happens. Thank you, A Concerned FF Player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 The curse doesn't involve the team it involves the player on the cover. 916620[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpro11 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Ha...sad but true. Big Ben isn't going to make the cover. (take it easy Steelers fans, I like the guy but no way he's on the cover). 1166601[/snapback] im not saying he would be.. they put guys on there that are well known to casual fans.. he already gets plenty of attention with commercials and tv time.. winning a super bowl could very well do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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