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NFL Madden 18: 10 NFL players who could grace the cover

By George Stockburger

Oct 23, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass in warmups before a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass in warmups before a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates with Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell (26) after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates with Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell (26) after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Antonio Brown

It’s hard to argue against Antonio Brown being the best wide receiver in the NFL today. Four consecutive seasons with at least 1,200 receiving yards and eight touchdowns with the Steelers puts him near the top of the MVP vote each season.

Brown is the perfect poster boy for EA Sports and the NFL considering a lack of disciplinary issues and the success of the Steelers franchise. Steelers players have a history with the Madden cover, which includes Troy Polamalu.

Le’Veon Bell

Like Antonio Brown, the case can be made for Le’Veon Bell being the best player at his respective position. Injuries have limited his carries early in his career, yet he’s revolutionizing how running backs play.

If healthy and clean off the field Bell could set personal records for rushing yards and touchdowns playing under the franchise tag.

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Nothing will be motivating Bell more than getting one of the largest contract extensions in NFL history for a running back, which is certainly deserving.

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