I'm also optimistic about the future of CFM right now. I think 17 had a solid foundation and if they've improved on it with regression fixes, coach adjustments and everything else, I think Madden 19 will come hard with CFM improvements and features.
A lot of franchise guys will be upset about this, but I'm looking at what they're trying to do with this Frostbite engine, and how dedicated they SEEM to be to at least trying to deliver a solid CFM, I'll give them until Madden 19 to wow me.
This year, improve on what you did last year, don't introduce any new gamebreaking bugs, and I'll be satisfied. Especially if the on the field gameplay is top notch, because in the end, we can all be happy with that.