Seriously, try the Pro set on my OP. It gives a better challenge than you might expect and it plays quite nicely. Use that set to build-up the things you don't do well (i.e. if you aren't good at running, run more....if you aren't good at passing, pass more). As long as you don't run the same plays over and over, you should have some fun with it.
As for settings/sliders. I still recommend setting the following (as stated in my OP):
- Set all settings in the main menu exactly how they will be in the CFM (including autosubs).
- Go to CFM and set all game settings and autosubs
- Go to slider screen and use the triangle button (on PS4) to import the sliders