I love this game...
Yeah there are a lot of things about the game that you will have to get used to. The view, getting sacked if you hold the ball too long, throwing a pick if you throw a bad pass, not catching the ball on kick offs if you don't get under the ball, missing a tackle if you dive too soon or get out of position.... you know, all the stuff from real football. Gone are the glitch plays like in madden, the unstoppable corner route or RB flat.
One of the most important aspects of football (Reaction) has finally made it to a game. QBs reading the defense and reacting to things like blitzes, zone coverage and pocket collapse are now more important, and same with defenses reacting to pass or run and even fly and slant routes.
Also, gone are the 100 point games. This is grind 'em out position football. The first game where you will be glad to punt and kick field goals. If you are a fan of FOOTBALL, get this game. If you are a fan of football GAMES, might want to pass.