Battle for Madden 13 cover: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson takes on Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton
Two of the biggest names in the National Football League (NFL) will face off against each other to become the next face on the cover of the highly anticipated video game Madden 13.
The Madden series which is published by video game giant Electronic Arts (EA) once again has allowed football fans to vote for the player who will make it to the cover of the game and the competition is now between Carolina Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton
and Detroit Lions wide receiver, Calvin Johnson.
Both players had a brilliant seasons in 2011-12 and created new records with their performances and now are deservedly competing to become the face of Madden 13.
Newton who was signed by the Panthers as the number one overall pick in last year’s drafts took over responsibility of leading the franchise’s offence from the first game of the season and did not disappoint with his performances even though he missed much
of the offseason due to the NFL Lockout.
The quarterback broke Peyton Manning’s rookie season record for passing yards as he passed for 4,051 yards.
Newton also made a new record as he scored 14 rushing touchdowns to become the leading quarterback in the NFL to score rushing touchdowns in a single season.
His performances made Carolina a relevant franchise once again and now the team is looking to the new season to push forward and fight for a playoff berth after ending last season with a 6-10 record.
Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson in 2011-12 cemented his name as one of the best receivers to ever grace the league.
The wide receiver, made 96 receptions last year and had the highest number of yards with 1,681 in the league.
Johnson also scored 16 touchdowns to help the Lions break their playoff drought as the franchise entered the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
The receiver’s wonderful performances lit up Detroit’s season and the franchise rewarded him with a new contract in the offseason which has made him the highest paid receiver in the NFL.
Both players deserve the honour to become the face of Madden 13 and it will be a tough competition between the two.
Voting will end on April 25th.
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