I definitely feel you on that and I hope I am right about practice mode too. LOL
Even with mass substitutions, like 1st/2nd/3rd strings, still not being added, this would allow users to create their own "strings" through Gameplanning.
Users could have a specific set of offensive and defensive plays grouped together in their Gameplan, preset with 2nd/3rd string players subbed in. So that way, during a blowout game, they could limit play calling to those specific plays, for the rest of the game and keep their starters off the field without having to go methodically through their depth chart. Not to mention, users can finally have a way to pregame set special team personnel too. And.........
Alright, that's enough, I am getting too excited so I will stop now.
Can't wait.