I already did this with theme diamonds and now it's time for Golden Tickets. This year there were 24 GT out so I'm going to make my dream list of GTs. I'm not putting into perspective the overall cards they already have in madden so please don't say in the comments he already has a 99 or something like that because that's not in my thought process. What I do put into perspective is the chems so I try to get as many teams GTs as possible without making one team completely overpowered with Golden Tickets. Below is the list with explanations and team Chems. Note I'm not making this because I hate all the GTs EA put into the game these are just concepts I'd love for EA to think about
HB Vita Vea: Personally I love OOP Golden Tickets. I think it is a really cool concept. Who wouldn't love to see 350 pound Vita Vea with 93 SPD. He would also getting 99 stats in Break Tackle, Stiff Arm, Strength, and Carrying. He may not be a speed back but he would be a really fun OOP Golden Ticket to use. CHEMS: TB
QB Joe Webb: Usually there are a few meme or out of nowhere picks for GTs and Joe Webb I think is a perfect one. He's played for multiple teams so he would be great for theme teams and since he already has a 89 card in the game, it would be funny to see him get a GT. Similarly to a guy like Crevon LeBlanc. CHEMS: HOU, BUF,MIN,CAR
QB Taysom Hill: This guy has to get a GT eventually. This man is a fan favorite in the NFL right now and has already recieved some pretty good MUT cards. Honeslty there are a few positions he can get a GT for but personally I think he would be best at QB. He would have good carrying and throw power for a QB and a guy many people would love to use. CHEMS: NO ( maybe GB).
QB Aaron Rodgers: He made the pro bowl this year, he made the NFC Championship, he has the best release in the game, Rodgers would be a great GT. Will have enough speed to roll outside the pocket, can be solid at scrambling and should have great throw power. Would probably be the best All-Around GT QB of all the ones here. CHEMS:GB
TE George Kittle: Even though I would sit here all day making GTs for OOP and meme players you have to throw in some stars of todays game. George Kittle would be a monster Golden Ticket. He would be an all-around, reliable, great downfield TE with increased Speed and Insane Run Blocking. Just think about his TOTY card on steroids. CHEMS: SF
QB Lamar Jackson: One of the two players that EA and I had the same thought process for. Based on his perforomance this year and his playstyle there is no doubt that he deserves a GT. Similar to Kittle one of the young up incoming stars of this generations game. He will have a brilliant career. CHEMS: BAL
SS Donte Whitner: If you guys have seen my recent comments/threads you know how much I love Donte Whitner. One of the feared safeties of the 21st century and would be built very similar to Taylor Mays except in real life Whitner is a lot better and more relevant to the game. He was part of one of my favorite defensive team of the decade which was the 2013 49ers with Patrick Willis, Aldon Smith, NaVorro Bowman, and Carlos Rogers. He does have multiple team chems to boost hims resume as well. CHEMS: BUF,CLE, SF, WAS
MLB Kam Chancellor: Just like with Whitner if you read my comments/threads you know I love Bam Bam Kam. Part of the greatest secondary of all time the Legion of Doom he was a force on the field. He would be a great OOP GT to put at LB because of his Strength and Hit Power or he can just be a base SS GT and still play amazing. Very sad that his career was cut short due to injuries. CHEMS: SEA
CB Devin Hester: Many people forget that Devin Hester wasn't just a WR/Return Man, he also played a bit of CB. That's why he wore 23 for some of his career. It would be awesome to be able to run him on both sides of the ball just like what teams could do with him when he was in the league. Also would be a great theme team cards since he's played on 4 different teams. CHEM: SEA,CHI, BAL, ATL
SS Pat Tillman: Yes I know he already has a free card that gets up to a 99 Overall but imagine if that card was not in the game or had increased speed and every other stat. One of the greatest tragedies in Football History which is another reason i would love to see him get a GT. CHEMS: ARI
WR Larry Fitzgerald: I consider this man at least a Top 5 WR of all time if not higher. One of the most reliable WR to ever played and to show that he has more career tackles than career drops. His MUT cards have gotten worse and worse as he's gotten older and it would be nice if EA showed him some respect and gave him a well deserved card that fans can enjoy. CHEMS: ARI
HB LeSean McCoy: Similar to Fitz, his cards have gotten worse and worse as he's gotten older but would be nice if we can flashback to the old Shady days and give him a well rounded GT. Similar to what EA did with AP. He won't be as much of a powerhouse as Vita and not as fast as my other RB and he'll be right in the middle. CHEMS: PHI, BUF, KC
WR Brandon Marshall: When of the biggest jump ball WR in the last ten years it would be pretty cool to see him back in the game. His MUT card would be very similar to Kelvin Benjamin but he'll be 1 or 2 more speed faster and is a more relevant player. Just like how I like OOP GT I think I good GT concept could be players that were great in past MUTS. This will trend with some more players on the list. CHEMS: DEN, CHI,NYJ, MIA, NO,SEA
QB Baker Mayfield: My final GT QB that I'm listing. I'd call him the Mitchell Tribusky GT from Madden 18 of the bunch. Basically it would be cool to see Baker if he was actually a good QB lol. Definitely another meme GT besides Joe Webb and Vita Vea. Was also considering a Gardner Minshew GT instead but went with Baker because there are other Jags options. CHEMS: CLE
LE Calais Campbell: 1 of 2 of my DL. I think another reasoning for Golden Tickets is how much of a freak of nature they are. Calais Campbell is one of the biggest and tallest players in the league sitting at 6.8 300 lbs. Also one of the best defensive lineman for the past five years which makes him an all-around great choice as a GT. CHEMS: ARI,JAX,BAL
DT Vince Wilfork: Speaking of big Defensive Linemen we have Big Vince. Another guy I would love to see back in MUT also as a Pats fan. He very well could be a future Hall of Famer. He would do a great job stuffing the overpowered run game this year especially on dives and inside zones. CHEMS: NE,HOU
LOLB Anthony Barr: The second player EA and I share a similar thought process for. Unfortunately they did him dirty on his pass rushing abilities. One of the best MUT users over the past few years who is a solid player in real life. His cards have gotten a little slower as he's become more of a veteran but he still gets the job done on the field and in MUT. CHEMS: MIN
ROLB Thomas Davis: A Linebacker that many people have forgotten about for the past couple seasons. He has had a brilliant career for the Panthers and Chargers and people forget that he is still in the league and on the Redskins. With Multiple team chems and solid hit power, he should make for a well balanced GT. CHEMS: CAR, LAC, WAS
CB Mel Blount: One of the best MUT corners this year and another freak of nature. I try not to have to many Legend Golden Tickets because they can just easily get solid UL but Blount would make for a insane GT. His height, hit power, strength and speed as a corner should be greatly boosted and will be able to defeat run blocks from any WR and stop deep threats such as Moss. CHEMS: PIT
WR Mecole Hardman: One of the most talked about MUT players all year. ( Also because he still doesn't have a power up). One of the fastest WR in the game and with this Golden Ticket his returning, speed , route running should be insane. Also with Human Joystick he will be Tyreek Hill on steroids. Not to mention he already has a super bowl ring and could have a longer career ahead of him. CHEMS: KC
CB Johnathan Joseph: Like Thomas Davis he has fallen off the grid for the past few seasons. He is still a solid veteran in this league and has had a nice career. He's not a fast or as good of a lockdown back as he used to be but can still get the job done. Recently joined the Titans so he now has 3 theme team options. CHEMS: CIN, HOU, TEN
FS Marcus Williams: Have this guy as a GT because he fits into two categories. He's a meme and he's a up incoming star. Everyone remembers the Minnesota Miracle when Williams tackled his own teammate leading to the Diggs touchdown but people forget that he also was covering Kyle Rudolph when he had the game-winning playoff touchdown this year. But besides playing the vikings. Williams has shown upside and has had a solid 2 seasons as a Saint. CHEMS: NO
HB Reggie Bush: You can see the reoccurring theme of past MUT beasts now. My final HB on my list he will be the speed back out of all the GT HBs. I would definitely give him 99 speed. Also great for theme teams since he has played for 5 teams throughout his career. I know I'm not the only one wanting Reggie back on my Ultimate Team. Plus with Human Joystick he would break the game. CHEMS: NO, BUF, MIA, DET, SF
LOLB Ted Hendricks: Last but not least we have the Mad Stork Ted Hendricks. Another freakish athlete for his position because of his height, strength and speed he would be a game changer. A phenomenal edge rusher, run stopper and who can occasionally drop back into zone with the help of Universal Coverage. Like Blount I don't love to see Legends get GTs since they can easily get solid UL but he is a exception. CHEMS: GB, OAK, IND
Honorable Mentions: Thomas Duarte (will always be on KAYs team), Vince Young, Odell,
Let me know who you agree/disagree with and who you want to see as a Golden ticket in future MUT.
I already did this with theme diamonds and now it's time for Golden Tickets. This year there were 24 GT out so I'm going to make my dream list of GTs. I'm not putting into perspective the overall cards they already have in madden so please don't say in the comments he already has a 99 or something like that because that's not in my thought process. What I do put into perspective is the chems so I try to get as many teams GTs as possible without making one team completely overpowered with Golden Tickets. Below is the list with explanations and team Chems. Note I'm not making this because I hate all the GTs EA put into the game these are just concepts I'd love for EA to think about
HB Vita Vea: Personally I love OOP Golden Tickets. I think it is a really cool concept. Who wouldn't love to see 350 pound Vita Vea with 93 SPD. He would also getting 99 stats in Break Tackle, Stiff Arm, Strength, and Carrying. He may not be a speed back but he would be a really fun OOP Golden Ticket to use. CHEMS: TB
QB Joe Webb: Usually there are a few meme or out of nowhere picks for GTs and Joe Webb I think is a perfect one. He's played for multiple teams so he would be great for theme teams and since he already has a 89 card in the game, it would be funny to see him get a GT. Similarly to a guy like Crevon LeBlanc. CHEMS: HOU, BUF,MIN,CAR
QB Taysom Hill: This guy has to get a GT eventually. This man is a fan favorite in the NFL right now and has already recieved some pretty good MUT cards. Honeslty there are a few positions he can get a GT for but personally I think he would be best at QB. He would have good carrying and throw power for a QB and a guy many people would love to use. CHEMS: NO ( maybe GB).
QB Aaron Rodgers: He made the pro bowl this year, he made the NFC Championship, he has the best release in the game, Rodgers would be a great GT. Will have enough speed to roll outside the pocket, can be solid at scrambling and should have great throw power. Would probably be the best All-Around GT QB of all the ones here. CHEMS:GB
TE George Kittle: Even though I would sit here all day making GTs for OOP and meme players you have to throw in some stars of todays game. George Kittle would be a monster Golden Ticket. He would be an all-around, reliable, great downfield TE with increased Speed and Insane Run Blocking. Just think about his TOTY card on steroids. CHEMS: SF
QB Lamar Jackson: One of the two players that EA and I had the same thought process for. Based on his perforomance this year and his playstyle there is no doubt that he deserves a GT. Similar to Kittle one of the young up incoming stars of this generations game. He will have a brilliant career. CHEMS: BAL
SS Donte Whitner: If you guys have seen my recent comments/threads you know how much I love Donte Whitner. One of the feared safeties of the 21st century and would be built very similar to Taylor Mays except in real life Whitner is a lot better and more relevant to the game. He was part of one of my favorite defensive team of the decade which was the 2013 49ers with Patrick Willis, Aldon Smith, NaVorro Bowman, and Carlos Rogers. He does have multiple team chems to boost hims resume as well. CHEMS: BUF,CLE, SF, WAS
MLB Kam Chancellor: Just like with Whitner if you read my comments/threads you know I love Bam Bam Kam. Part of the greatest secondary of all time the Legion of Doom he was a force on the field. He would be a great OOP GT to put at LB because of his Strength and Hit Power or he can just be a base SS GT and still play amazing. Very sad that his career was cut short due to injuries. CHEMS: SEA
CB Devin Hester: Many people forget that Devin Hester wasn't just a WR/Return Man, he also played a bit of CB. That's why he wore 23 for some of his career. It would be awesome to be able to run him on both sides of the ball just like what teams could do with him when he was in the league. Also would be a great theme team cards since he's played on 4 different teams. CHEM: SEA,CHI, BAL, ATL
SS Pat Tillman: Yes I know he already has a free card that gets up to a 99 Overall but imagine if that card was not in the game or had increased speed and every other stat. One of the greatest tragedies in Football History which is another reason i would love to see him get a GT. CHEMS: ARI
WR Larry Fitzgerald: I consider this man at least a Top 5 WR of all time if not higher. One of the most reliable WR to ever played and to show that he has more career tackles than career drops. His MUT cards have gotten worse and worse as he's gotten older and it would be nice if EA showed him some respect and gave him a well deserved card that fans can enjoy. CHEMS: ARI
HB LeSean McCoy: Similar to Fitz, his cards have gotten worse and worse as he's gotten older but would be nice if we can flashback to the old Shady days and give him a well rounded GT. Similar to what EA did with AP. He won't be as much of a powerhouse as Vita and not as fast as my other RB and he'll be right in the middle. CHEMS: PHI, BUF, KC
WR Brandon Marshall: When of the biggest jump ball WR in the last ten years it would be pretty cool to see him back in the game. His MUT card would be very similar to Kelvin Benjamin but he'll be 1 or 2 more speed faster and is a more relevant player. Just like how I like OOP GT I think I good GT concept could be players that were great in past MUTS. This will trend with some more players on the list. CHEMS: DEN, CHI,NYJ, MIA, NO,SEA
QB Baker Mayfield: My final GT QB that I'm listing. I'd call him the Mitchell Tribusky GT from Madden 18 of the bunch. Basically it would be cool to see Baker if he was actually a good QB lol. Definitely another meme GT besides Joe Webb and Vita Vea. Was also considering a Gardner Minshew GT instead but went with Baker because there are other Jags options. CHEMS: CLE
LE Calais Campbell: 1 of 2 of my DL. I think another reasoning for Golden Tickets is how much of a freak of nature they are. Calais Campbell is one of the biggest and tallest players in the league sitting at 6.8 300 lbs. Also one of the best defensive lineman for the past five years which makes him an all-around great choice as a GT. CHEMS: ARI,JAX,BAL
DT Vince Wilfork: Speaking of big Defensive Linemen we have Big Vince. Another guy I would love to see back in MUT also as a Pats fan. He very well could be a future Hall of Famer. He would do a great job stuffing the overpowered run game this year especially on dives and inside zones. CHEMS: NE,HOU
LOLB Anthony Barr: The second player EA and I share a similar thought process for. Unfortunately they did him dirty on his pass rushing abilities. One of the best MUT users over the past few years who is a solid player in real life. His cards have gotten a little slower as he's become more of a veteran but he still gets the job done on the field and in MUT. CHEMS: MIN
ROLB Thomas Davis: A Linebacker that many people have forgotten about for the past couple seasons. He has had a brilliant career for the Panthers and Chargers and people forget that he is still in the league and on the Redskins. With Multiple team chems and solid hit power, he should make for a well balanced GT. CHEMS: CAR, LAC, WAS
CB Mel Blount: One of the best MUT corners this year and another freak of nature. I try not to have to many Legend Golden Tickets because they can just easily get solid UL but Blount would make for a insane GT. His height, hit power, strength and speed as a corner should be greatly boosted and will be able to defeat run blocks from any WR and stop deep threats such as Moss. CHEMS: PIT
WR Mecole Hardman: One of the most talked about MUT players all year. ( Also because he still doesn't have a power up). One of the fastest WR in the game and with this Golden Ticket his returning, speed , route running should be insane. Also with Human Joystick he will be Tyreek Hill on steroids. Not to mention he already has a super bowl ring and could have a longer career ahead of him. CHEMS: KC
CB Johnathan Joseph: Like Thomas Davis he has fallen off the grid for the past few seasons. He is still a solid veteran in this league and has had a nice career. He's not a fast or as good of a lockdown back as he used to be but can still get the job done. Recently joined the Titans so he now has 3 theme team options. CHEMS: CIN, HOU, TEN
FS Marcus Williams: Have this guy as a GT because he fits into two categories. He's a meme and he's a up incoming star. Everyone remembers the Minnesota Miracle when Williams tackled his own teammate leading to the Diggs touchdown but people forget that he also was covering Kyle Rudolph when he had the game-winning playoff touchdown this year. But besides playing the vikings. Williams has shown upside and has had a solid 2 seasons as a Saint. CHEMS: NO
HB Reggie Bush: You can see the reoccurring theme of past MUT beasts now. My final HB on my list he will be the speed back out of all the GT HBs. I would definitely give him 99 speed. Also great for theme teams since he has played for 5 teams throughout his career. I know I'm not the only one wanting Reggie back on my Ultimate Team. Plus with Human Joystick he would break the game. CHEMS: NO, BUF, MIA, DET, SF
LOLB Ted Hendricks: Last but not least we have the Mad Stork Ted Hendricks. Another freakish athlete for his position because of his height, strength and speed he would be a game changer. A phenomenal edge rusher, run stopper and who can occasionally drop back into zone with the help of Universal Coverage. Like Blount I don't love to see Legends get GTs since they can easily get solid UL but he is a exception. CHEMS: GB, OAK, IND
Honorable Mentions: Thomas Duarte (will always be on KAYs team), Vince Young, Odell,
Let me know who you agree/disagree with and who you want to see as a Golden ticket in future MUT.