Somehow the animations are the same ones they've been using for like 4 years. Seems like every other incomplete pass, the ball bounces up in the air and 3-4 defenders bobble it before it hits the ground. That's been happening in every Madden I can remember. How are they not able to get more realistic bounces with the ball? Something as simple as that makes it pretty clear they aren't trying to innovate the game. They just think the new players each year and different menus is enough. And since they're the only company allowed to make an NFL game, ppl will keep buying it. I hadn't bought the game for the past 2 years and it's like I'm playing the same game, just new players and commentators. Taking this back and swapping for a different game.