It’s been a while since EA Sports’ “Madden NFL” franchise had an esteemed reputation among football fans. Most gamers groan when they hear the word “Madden”—in the context of the video game, of course, not the beloved coach and commentator.

Despite consistent complaints about gameplay, graphics, player ratings, presentation, and more, plenty of fans still purchase the game annually. The latest edition, “Madden NFL 26,” sold 1.4 million copies within 24 hours of its release.

Of course, that’s because EA Sports has the market in a chokehold. There are no competitors in the NFL video gaming space, though the company’s rebooted “College Football” series offers somewhat of an alternative for frustrated “Madden” fans.

“Madden” keeps selling, but fans keep complaining. Fear not, however. New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is here with a solution.

Taking to X/Twitter, Wilson offered a shake-up that he believes would fix not just “Madden,” but every annually released sports video game franchise.

“What y’all think [about] 2 year cycle for games like Madden, MLB, and FIFA?” posted Wilson. “Personally, I think it would change everything for the better.”

What y’all think ab 2 year cycle for games like Madden, mlb, and FIFA?
Personally I think it would change everything for the better

— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) March 6, 2026

Wilson proposes releasing the games semi-annually, which would be a seismic shift from the annual model that franchises like “Madden” have used for decades.

The star receiver elaborated in a reply to a fan.

“Well I believe keeping the players engaged, and playing the game the whole year would get them the same profit,” wrote Wilson. “They get more hungry at the end of the year because they’re trying to compensate for nobody keeping up [with] the game. Just live updates to game play and roster changes to keep it fresh.”

Well I believe keeping the players engaged, and playing the game the whole year would get them the same profit.. they get more hungry at the end of the year because they’re trying to compensate for nobody keeping up w the game. Just live updates to game play and roster changes to…

— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) March 6, 2026

Does Wilson have a point? Could semi-annual release schedules allow “Madden” to put more love and care into their games, making the longer waits worthwhile for fans? Or are gamers more than happy to annually drop $70 for a glorified roster update that features minimal improvements to the actual game?

Wilson’s career as an NFL wide receiver is going just fine, as he’s racked up 3,644 receiving yards in 58 games (an average of 1,068 per 17 games) despite dealing with horrid quarterback play. It appears, though, that he may have a career in the gaming industry once his playing days are over.

Chad Ochocinco might not be the only former superstar wideout in the EA Sports offices at some point.