I don't disagree but to put in the time, you have to have it in the first place. When I was in college, this wasn't an issue. Now a couple years removed, having a professional career and a wife, I'm lucky to find an hour a night. I'd rather spend that time playing 2 or 3 games, rather than 1 game and the rest in menus. That's why I think there needs to be optional hand holding.
That's the biggest issue I have with sports games going forward. They keep adding more and more depth, which is great. However, not all developers give you the option to have the CPU handle that depth. The generation that grew up with some of the most iconic video games are now young professionals with families. They don't have the time like the hardcore or younger audience. While I enjoy having the full control and want to make my own decisions at certain points, having the CPU handle at other times would be great.
One of my favorite games of recent memory was NCAA Football 14. Recruiting was deep enough that I could have full control, but simple enough that I could spend 3 minutes max between games handling. FIFA and Madden, with their scouting, takes up so much time that it detracts from the experience (if you find yourself struggling to find time to play in the first place). I want to be able to choose a few people to scout then let the CPU fill out the rest of the time/XP.
While I agree, the more time I can put in the more I can get out of it. It just isn't achievable. I feel like there are many out there like me (and maybe not enough yet) that wants the depth of a mode, but wants to be involved occasionally because your schedule dictates 1 or 2 games a night and we don't want to sacrifice that 1 game to be stuck in menus.