It's all a matter of opinion my friend. People weigh the good vs. the bad, and for some, the good aspects of a Madden game (in their own opinion) outweigh some of the negatives.
It's just like your Brittany Spears example: In someone else's opinion, she's a great artist with great music, but to you, she sucks. Neither one of you are write or wrong, as it's all based on personal preference. What might not be good to you may be to someone else.
What
I don't understand is why people can't grasp that concept...