You know a meter would be alright it it were implemented correctly. I personally would want it to be semething that you couldn't see on screen.
I was playing 2k8 and the way QBs throw the ball is about perfect IMO. Was using Elway and if he gets to throw without any pressure he is going to throw a great ball that is going to get there quick. Even on the run if he is not throwing against his body he can put out a very catchable ball.
If they just went to something like 2k8 I would be ecstatic. If you are running around with your QB you will see the ball actually wobble instead of a tight spiral. There are so many ways the ball can come out of a QBs hand in that game, it was done right. Really feels like you are throwing a football. You can throw a duck if your not passing within your QBs strengths which is awsome. Hard to explain if you haven't played it but if you have you know exactly what I am refering to. Perfect QB play IMO.