If you know anything about John Madden, one thing was abundantly clear.
The man loved football.
From his time as head coach of the Oakland Raiders to his time as a broadcaster to being behind the most successful football video game franchise of all time, Madden oozed enthusiasm and joy for the game he loved so dearly.
While he loved all aspects of the game, it seemed Madden had a particular soft spot for at least one team that became clear during his time as a broadcaster for all four major networks. He wouldn’t necessarily root for them (a faux pas as a national broadcaster), but you could tell he appreciated the team and what they stood for.