Donovan McNabb
Congratulates Saquon on ‘Madden’
… There’s No ‘Curse’
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Donovan McNabb says Saquon Barkley touchdown the “Madden NFL 26” cowl is “absolutely well-deserved” … however breathe simple, Eagles followers — the previous face of the sport tells TMZ Sports activities he does not consider within the notorious “curse” surrounding the respect.
We caught up with McNabb — who graced the duvet of the long-lasting collection again in 2005 for “Madden NFL 06” — and talked to him all in regards to the operating again becoming a member of him as the one different Philly nice to obtain the popularity.
McNabb believes the parents at EA Sports activities would have made the correct name in both Barkley or quarterback Jalen Hurts … particularly after what they had been capable of accomplish in profitable a Tremendous Bowl this previous season.
“I think for the Philadelphia Eagles organization, it’s always a good thing when you have a representation of your organization and the success that you’ve had, especially leading into the next season,” McNabb mentioned … including he is an enormous fan of what Barkley has achieved to date in his profession.
Not solely is Barkley’s dominance massive for the Eagles, McNabb identified it will have an effect on all operating backs … as it is a reminder of simply how necessary success on the place is to the passing sport.
As for being the “Madden” man, McNabb opened up on what it was like for him … saying it places gamers on one other degree of recognition — which additionally comes with extra expectations.
However Barkley should not be hesitant about getting “cursed” — McNabb, who underwent season-ending surgical procedure to restore a sports activities hernia throughout his cowl yr, instructed us he does not consider in that speak … and he thinks there’s proof it is a bunch of nonsense.
“For Saquon, I think this is one [thing] he doesn’t have to focus on,” McNabb mentioned. “I believe with that, and just continue to grind and get ready for a new season and hopefully the same outcome.”
McNabb additionally has a message for Barkley … and it is some stable recommendation from the Eagles Corridor of Famer!!
