Will Sean Payton be in Madden 15?

[iNolaNightmare]

He hasn't been in since bounty gate but he was in every year before that, which shows that he obviously welcomes being in the game, unlike Belichick. Hell, Payton often talks about his son constantly playing Madden. I use the Saints 98% of the time and it sucks not seeing him on the sideline.

Sorry if this wasn't thread worthy, and some of you may just say to be patient and see in 2 weeks, but my curiosity is getting the best of me.

[zmonkey]

Quote: Originally Posted by iNolaNightmare

He hasn't been in since bounty gate but he was in every year before that, which shows that he obviously welcomes being in the game, unlike Belichick. Hell, Payton often talks about his son constantly playing Madden. I use the Saints 98% of the time and it sucks not seeing him on the sideline. Sorry if this wasn't thread worthy, and some of you may just say to be patient and see in 2 weeks, but my curiosity is getting the best of me.

Wasn't he kicked out of the Head Coach's association after that? The reason they don't get BB is because he isn't in their union, that may be the same for Payton.

[TheSaints7]

Would seem stupid not to have him, he is back in the NFL now and therefore should have him in the game.

[SmashMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheSaints7

Would seem stupid not to have him, he is back in the NFL now and therefore should have him in the game.

Not if he's not a part of the Coaches' Association, as zmonkey said.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheSaints7

Would seem stupid not to have him, he is back in the NFL now and therefore should have him in the game.

They have no choice if he isn't in the coaches association. This isn't and never has been an EA decision nor does it have to do with a coaches "desire" to be in the game.

[Sturzinator]

No surprise he isn't part of the coaches association.

He was a scab player during the strike too.

Boo hiss.

[FootballDetails]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

They have no choice if he isn't in the coaches association. This isn't and never has been an EA decision nor does it have to do with a coaches "desire" to be in the game.

I refuse to believe there isn't a potential solution to this issue waiting to be found. The NFLCA would allow some workaround for Madden. It's in the interest of the league. I'd like to believe someone at EA Sports is making an effort to address this.

[Brother3Wright]

The problem if he's not in the NFLCA is the same problem they would have with BB. Negotiating separate, one off contracts sets a dangerous president. It would mean that other coaches could drop out of the NFLCA and tell EA that the only way for them to be in the game is to pay them more than X coach, etc etc etc.

So if he's not in the NFLCA then there isn't any incentive for EA to negotiate with him.