Just as NFL players now play the game, so did players back in 1990 when Madden first hit video game consoles on the Sega Genesis. "It was just neat and cool to be on a video game that so many fans loved that really captured the game," says Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders, who won an online contest to be on the cover of Madden NFL 25. "It was the first game that really gave you an inside look into the professional game."We had a great meal," Baalke said. "We had a great discussion. I can't say enough good things.

The best running back by far is Adrian Petterson. No question. This next one is hard.However, some teams such as Georgia Tech and Army like to run the spread option under center. The running game is based on the quarterback making multiple option reads based on the defense's alignment. The basic running plays in the spread option offense are the triple option, zone read, midline option, speed option and counter option.