The Madden Curse has really taken on a life of its own. People just love talking about it, and it is what it is, but I look at it as a challenge

Under pressure, would I fold and disappear, or would I show everyone that when bad things happen, you fight?

When you care about a guy beyond just the field, that's when the chemistry becomes really special.

The Madden NFL franchise holds a special place in popular culture and the cover is a coveted position for players all over the league. I'm honored to be the first cover athlete chosen by Madden NFL fans and it's a great way to cap off an amazing year for the Saints and the city of New Orleans.

You look at public education system, charter schools, infrastructure, in so many ways New Orleans has come back stronger.

I'm a very modest person. But I'm also extremely confident. And if you put me in the situation or in the moment, I'm gonna have some swagger, I'm gonna have some cockiness

We all understand what we signed up for, but then again, you don't want this to be a game that puts people in wheelchairs at age 40.