The game is fun and it is better in almost every single way; however, it's possible to both enjoy the game for what it is AND point out its critical flaws. Why do you think receiver/defender interaction or penalties made it into the game? Consumers kept hammering it for over ten years until they were able to address it some way. EA monitors customer feedback on their titles, so it is to your benefit, as a consumer, when we address problems on the forum.
I'm not sitting here being critical for sake of doing it. I want my voice heard by those in a position to influence the game. Is that such an offensive proposition?