New England Patriots: Why Danny Woodhead Should Be on the Cover of Madden 2012

It's that time of year again. The time in which the NFL offseason is so boring that all you can think about is when the next installment of EA's Madden NFL football comes out.

Well, EA Sports has decided to give the fans the choice of who'll be on the cover for Madden NFL 2012. 

All 32 teams have a representative, and they'll face off against other players in a bracket. Each week, fans will be able to cast their vote for every match-up, and the winner goes on to the next round. 

For the New England Patriots, running back Danny Woodhead is the representative—not Tom Brady. 

All fans of Patriot Nation must stick together and put the first New England Patriot on the cover of Madden. And who's better than Danny Woodhead, A fan favorite?

Here are five reasons why Danny Woodhead should be on the cover of Madden NFL 2012.

Cast your vote for Woodhead here.  

NOTE: This article was first seen at PatriotsPlus.net.

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He's a Fan Favorite

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 26: Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots reacts to the cheers of fans after he into the endzone for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim

The minute Danny Woodhead left the New York Jets locker room and joined the New England Patriots, he instantly became a fan favorite. 

Whether it's his hard work ethic, his size or just his "average Joe" appearance, the fans of New England absolutely love this guy.

It'd be a great due of respect of he won the honors of the Madden cover boy. 

Productive 2010 Season

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 31: Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots celebrates his touchdown with teammates against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty

Woodhead was very much overshadowed last season outside of New England thanks to running backs like Chris Johnson, Arian Foster and Adrian Peterson.

If you take a look at Woodhead's stats, he had a very effective and tremendous 2010 season for the Patriots. 

Woodhead rushed for a total of 547 yards and averaged a total of 5.6 yards per carry—that's unbelievable.

Along with his great running abilities, Woodhead was a dangerous threat when he was a receiver. He caught a total of 34 passes for 379 yards. Woodhead finished the '10 season with a total of six touchdowns. 

Joined the Pats After Being a New York Jet

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 06: Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball in the second quarter against Drew Coleman #30 of the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 6, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Gett

Prior to the week two matchup of the Jets and Patriots, New York cut Woodhead and he signed a contract with the New England Patriots.

Woodhead became an a "Jet killer."

In his two games against New York, Woodhead scored one touchdown and put up 213 all-purpose yards. 

Not Your Average Guy

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 26: Danny Woodhead #39 and Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots celebrate Woodehead's 29 yard touchdown run in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Orchard Park,

My favorite thing about Woodhead is that he's just your average guy.

If you saw him on the side of the street, you'd have no clue that he was a professional football player. 

Woodhead stands in at 5'9", but it's reported that he's as short as 5'7". 

To the typical NFL fan, Woodhead has a lot to offer, considering his size and attitude. Not only does he give hope to young football players who aren't necessarily the biggest and strongest, but he's pure evidence that you can become a pro even though you lack traditional size. 

He's an Underdog

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 31: Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots reacts after gaining yards against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Who in the entire football world could actually imagine Danny Woodhead on the cover of Madden NFL 2012?

I can—if all of New England Patriots Nation can band together and cast our votes to push Woodhead through the Madden bracket. 

Not too many NFL fans know who Woodhead is, and it's time to introduce them.