Well, if the game is following "real time", then the play clock starts when the previous play ends, or, at the start of the cutscene. Given that, then it only makes sense to have to playcall screen immediately pop up so we can start selecting our play.

I like it. It streamlines the experience for one, and it also just makes more sense, based on how the clock should technically be working. Besides, if it didn't do this, everyone would eventually be skipping all the scenes... this we, we still have to see them regardless.

Makes me think... Does an NFL head coach get pissed when his play book pops up in front of his face between plays and he has to miss the "cut scenes"?