Anyone getting a little excited? Seems like they have really made an effort this year.
Franchise mode is getting an overhaul according to recent news:
1. Full player editing while your franchise is progressing.
2.
Coaching/FO decisions.
3. In-game ticker with live updates.
4. Practice squads.
5. New commentary team that will actually talk about things happening in your franchise.
6. Draft has been tweaked with more busts/gems.
Gameplay improvements:
1. Zone Coverage overhaul.
2.
New ball-carrier special moves.
3.
Real gap control on defense.
4. Real ball physics. In the past the ball would tether to a player based on ratings.
They also
overhauled kicking to make it a challenge now. There's a new three-click system and weather/location will play a factor. Also, apparently on clutch kicks if the opponent "freezes" the kicker by calling a timeout
the kicking meter will disappear and you have to make the kick by muscle memory. Kicks and punts can also be blocked.
How badly all of this shit is ****ed up on release remains to be seen but it does seem like they are making a big effort.