Another Madden is just around the corner, and with any new annual release, it’s time for fans’ minds to wander down paths of all the fun things EA could do with the game that they almost certainly won’t. One idea that feels like an absolute no-brainer is copying the NBA 2K series’ Eras system, in which you can start at several preset years in NBA history, with realistic draft classes, rule changes, and league changes as the seasons progress.
Getting a chance to guide your team through the real decades would be a delight, so here are the eras we’d love to see in Madden to get in control of our favorite teams for.
