There's no real reason people should simply accept that MyCareer is just a linear story mode, especially when its legacy was a career simulator.
Imagine if people just "accepted" that MyGM was a story mode for Association and that's all we'll ever get, rather than fight for the return of MyLeague. What if we slowly just accepted that you always get fired in your 2nd year and win a championship in your 4th year?
MyCareer can easily return to its simulation/dynamic roots, while retaining the story elements. 2K just has to not be so heavy handed with them and be so caught up with their additions as to sacrifice gameplay and immersion (and what's the point of a story that breaks immersion?)