Will Ravens QB Lamar Jackson bury the 'Madden Curse' once and for all?

The springtime tradition of players earning spots on "Madden" covers brings with it expected concerns from fans that those men will become victims of the supposed "curse" that turns superstars into mere mortals or, worse, duds. 

Michael Vick, Eddie George, Vince Young, Peyton Hillis and Shaun Alexander are just some of the noteworthy players who lost momentum or suffered some misfortune after being highlighted on "Madden" covers. 

ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks that trend may be finished: 

It's difficult to believe Tom Brady could ever be cursed as it relates to football. He won the third regular-season MVP of his historic career after his "Madden 18" appearance, and, even though he and the New England Patriots lost Super Bowl LII to the Philadelphia Eagles, Brady earned a sixth ring in February 2019. 

Wide receiver Antonio Brown is a different story. While the talented playmaker tallied 15 touchdown grabs his final season as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he became persona non grata with three franchises between December 2018 and last fall. He's currently out of the league. 

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes scoffed at any curse. In his initial post-cover season, Mahomes won his first Super Bowl and first Super Bowl MVP trophy. Teams may need actual kryptonite to stop him. 

En route to winning MVP last year, Jackson became the first player to accumulate more than 3,000 yards passing and at least 1,000 yards rushing in a single NFL season. We have to ask: Does the curse return later this year, or does it end with Jackson hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy?