Madden definitely needs CPU to CPU trades, if it's to be a complete game. 2K5 had CPU to CPU trades. They weren't all perfect, or even, but most of the trades were more or less even and it kept things MUCH more interesting during the season. The lack of CPU activity in Madden makes Franchise just plain boring...period. Who wants to see Kyle Boller or Gus Frerotte on the trade block ALL year long again? The same names on the trading block with ZERO CPU initiated trades = unacceptable AND boring.
By now, these things should all be included AND refined, but......I agree that the lack of info. regarding Franchise is quite alarming for us offliners. NEXT YEAR, right?? Geez.