New Orleans Saints fans might want to take out a life insurance quote on QB Drew Brees; the Saints’ signal-caller has been selected as the new Madden ’11 cover athlete – and that rarely means good things to come.

Much has been made of the Madden Curse, and most of it is probably genuine hogwash and circumstantial bull. But you can never be too sure. While it’s a great honor for Brees to be recognized by EA Sports, one has to wonder whether his selection could portend a down season, a mid-season injury or some other tragedy.

Let’s hope not! (Except for any time they face my Vikings!)