I thought they were better than last years but, I hope there a lot better this time around. I'd also like to see more animations but, one of my pet peeves was the running back would run up on a lineman and get stuck there sometimes. There's a lot that is going to be expected in the next few years. Hopefully specific running back styles will get in this year just like specific QB throwing motions got in last year.
Overall more animations for the game is needed VERY BADLY. I get tired of seeing the same motions on a consistent basis over and over again. Maybe specific running styles will keep it a little more fresh this year if that gets added into the game.