Rome is it possible to state your opinion without insulting those who differ ? Also are you comments moreso about how you feel the lack of improvements will transfer to an online experience ? IE unless the control is drastically better you will not be able to notice it online ?
Fyi to take steps on defense you can tap the stick and for more controlled granular movements you hold the left trigger and move. That is where the nuance of the control lies on defense.
Holding the stick in directions unless you feather it will cause you to move to fast to stop immediately. There are actually 2-3 speeds ( if i remember correctly) on the stick alone. If your too heavy handed that could be your issue with not being able to spot unless you really are expecting real-time and I don't believe anyone promised that.