[Manuch623]

I like these ideas! A few things I thought about:
Scripted Plays- user can script 15 plays to start the game
Injury Report- Not just players that are out for several weeks but a look around the league mid-week, some guys are probable, questionable, doubtful. Then game day you make the decision on your guys whether to play him or sit him for say one week
Inactive List-user will have to sit guys each week, some injure, some not; CPU teams will do the same. It can create story lines (why is McCoy a healthy scratch again this week?) and maybe open up some trading
A "Boom or Bust" type of kick return option where if you choose it you may actually have a chance to break a long return; the bust could result in a penalty or getting blown up inside the 15 yard line.
Home field advantage- where applicable player ratings go up/down at home or on the road; total team ratings do too

And bring back "pump up the crowd at home