The world is still shocked after learning about the passing of John Madden, the late sports broadcaster and football coach. Following his death, fans of NFL Madden, the video game series, have come up with their tributes and condolences for the legend.
Moreover, they desperately want EA to pay a major tribute to John Madden by putting him on the cover of the next Madden game.
For those who are unaware, the NFL Madden video games have sold millions of copies in the franchise’s history. The love of fans towards the gaming saga has been immense, of course, due to John Madden himself. He will be remembered for completely changing the landscape of American football. And it is obvious why fans of the gaming series want him, and no one else, on next year’s Madden cover.
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John Madden on the cover of NFL Madden 23 will be a perfect tribute
Since his untimely demise at the age of 85, on Tuesday, the entire football world is mourning the big loss after his departure. Late John Madden was not only charismatic on the field, but he also changed the way people played sports video games. His crucial and extended contribution led to the Madden series selling record units since its inception.
Fans of both the Madden games and John Madden expressed themselves on social media as soon as they got to know about his death. And the majority of them only said one thing in unison: “John Madden should be on the cover of Madden 23.”
John Madden should be on the cover of Madden 23.
Make it happen, @EAMaddenNFL.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 29, 2021
Hopefully Madden 23 will actually have John Madden on the cover. That would be a great tribute to the Hall of Famer.
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) December 29, 2021
This is my formal petition to put John Madden on the cover of Madden 23 instead of some player.
— Justin Bauerle (@justinbauerle) December 29, 2021
The Madden cover athlete next year needs to be John Madden. No player next year.
— Max Toscano (@maxtoscano1) December 29, 2021
@EAMaddenNFL John madden needs to be on the cover of madden 23 r.i.p bigman #NFL #Madden pic.twitter.com/9GX1ZUozYr
— Ws3crouchy🏈 (@Ws3crouchy1) December 29, 2021
Sorry @NFLPA and players, there is no doubt that Madden ‘23🏈 must & will have John Madden grace the cover of the game with his namesake. @EASPORTS @NFL @LastWordOnNFL @lastwordonsport #RIPJohnMadden #RIPMadden #VoiceOfTheNFL🎤 @EAMaddenNFL
— Ryan (@moodytime4) December 29, 2021
Please put John Madden on the cover of Madden NFL 23 @EAMaddenNFL https://t.co/2zs9bGcBAt
— Gary Johnson (@sbxliv3117) December 29, 2021
NFL legend John Madden unexpectedly passed away Tuesday morning. The Hall of Fame coach, broadcaster and video game creator was 85 years old …
RIP Mr. Madden 22
We Need To Honor The Great Madden On Cover Of Madden 23 pic.twitter.com/Sq9QIZEAkb
— DJ Earthmate K (@YoungDjHouston1) December 29, 2021
John Madden should be the cover of Madden 23. No NFL players no MVP edition! Just the goat and the goat alone! RIP Coach
— The Colossus of Clout (@BeardedGordo) December 29, 2021
John Madden definitely deserves to be on the cover of MADDEN 23!! The video game are always awesome to play! – @SportsCenter @espn @EAMaddenNFL @NFL
— Derric Human (@the_human_life) December 29, 2021
@EAMaddenNFL R.I.P. – John Madden 1936-2021 make him the Madden NFL 23 Cover Athlete https://t.co/hFXnhkbiOw
— Byron J Adkisson (@BTFxTHExGAMER) December 29, 2021
If John Madden isn’t on the cover of Madden 23 then we’re going to have a serious problem @EAMaddenNFL #NFL #JohnMadden #Madden https://t.co/JAFNDfDoY3
— Rig (@Same0ldJets) December 29, 2021
To honor the life and legacy of John Madden I designed a cover for madden 23#AllMadden #johnmadden #NFL pic.twitter.com/2jwlxL7uVc
— Perry Sosi (@psosi27) December 29, 2021
@EAMaddenNFL please put John Madden on the cover of Madden 23!! It's only right to pay respect to the GOAT and biggest ambassador to the game we all love! #johnmadden #NFL #PutMaddenOnTheCover!!!!
— E L (@Wrecker1867) December 29, 2021
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Rest in peace John Madden. EA better do a tribute and feature him on the cover of Madden NFL 23. #johnmadden #RIP #RIPJohnMadden #legend #NFL #Madden #maddenNFL #EA @EA @EASPORTS pic.twitter.com/V9XV851uDb
— nextleveltaken 🎮 (@nextleveltaken) December 29, 2021
Well, it’s quite obvious for EA to make the late legend the face of the upcoming Madden installment. It’s kind of a no brainer as well since he was the one on whose name the franchise bears. Hence, it’s likely that Electronic Arts will understand fans’ emotions and will pay him a deserving tribute with NFL Madden 23.
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John Madden will never be forgotten, and neither will be his contributions to the sport of football as well as sports video games.
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