It's easy to say that. I've purchased each Madden since Madden '94, and only regretted buying two -- which I traded in within a few weeks. I also am planning to boycott Madden this year, but I won't dismiss the premise of your comment because I'll probably be swayed if the game gets great ratings. However, do you think that will happen?
I'm saying this: I will not buy Madden unless I find out they patched in the ability to control each team or play their games.