I actually like this because last year rushing was way too easy. My running backs were easily enjoying 100+ rushing a game and running the ball up the gut was almost gaurunteed to gain at least a yard or two every time. Wanna get a first down on 4th and 1? No problem! Just do a QB sneak or a FB dive up the middle, the AI defense can't stop it. I think EA did a great job improving the AI defense and making running plays harder and more risky. Yes dropped passes are more common but that is also more realistic because dropped passes were extremely rare in previous editions so it's nice that recievers don't have super glue hands anymore.