... have recently played the new Madden quite extensively.  I can admit that I love the Madden games, although I discourage perceptions derived from Madden.

For instance, one writer on B/R once wrote that interceptions in the real game are circumstantial because the Madden defender will intercept a pass that looked like it was over his hands.

By the same idea, the receivers often make catches that a real player would not make.

Yet, many know about the Madden curse of being the player on the cover. 

I caution against deriving too much from Madden, but I cannot deny the fact that Madden has become an integral part of the culture around the NFL
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