New York Jets Hiring Decisions Reportedly Informed by Madden NFL Player Ratings

New York Jets Hiring Decisions Reportedly Informed by Madden NFL Player Ratings

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Madden NFL was reportedly a factor behind the New York Jets choosing not to sign former Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, despite entering negotiations with his former team about a trade. Created by EA, Madden NFL is a popular football simulation game franchise named after John Madden, a former coach and commentator in the sport.

First established in 1988, Madden NFL is a long-running series and an EA Sports IP which receives a new installment every year, with its latest entry coming out in August 2024 for consoles and PC. Upon release, Madden NFL 25 was met with a lukewarm reception despite strong sales. Among the franchise's various fundamental features are player ratings, stats that are directly proportional to a footballer's effectiveness in the game, helping players easily identify the best people on the team. In an interesting revelation, it has been claimed that Madden NFL's player ratings may have influenced certain real-world acquisition discussions in the North American sport.

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The New York Jets's owner, Woody Johnson, seemingly decided against his franchise trading for the 25-year-old wide receiver Jerry Jeudy...

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