I think this post just about said it all. I love this post because it's about gameplay. I play this game constantly and at times I find myself continuing to tweak it to get it to try and play better. I shouldn't have to do that. At least not as much as I have to.
The game in my opinion has poorly implemented player ratings and slider settings. Because of this they have to even the playing field against the AI by adding DB's who run the recievers route, warping players, and defenses that somehow know you're play the minute you choose it. Doesn't matter how many times you audible. A key to a great offense, especially a run offense is great blocking. The blocking codes in the game are a far cry from being competent.
I wish they would make ratings mean something in this game and then you could do away with the little AI advantages that are the backbone to keeping them in a game.
Now, having said that I have no idea how to program anything, let alone a sports game but "They do". Fix it.