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This lineman outrunning Richard Sherman shows why you should never gamble on Madden

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

It’s nice to see some things never change. Madden 16 is much better than past games, but it just wouldn’t be Madden without a random, weird, loping lineman running faster than a bunch of defensive backs after freezing on the field for a second and running the NFL’s longest end-around.

The best part: It was a cash game.

I know you think it’s a skill game, but betting on Madden might as well be akin to gambling on wiener dog races. Both have a mind of their own.

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