People are being unfair to this game. It is much better than what everyone is saying. Just because of the NFL deal everyone has something against it. People say it is the same as 05. Not true. Differences: 06 has better graphics, 06 has the vision, which actually simulates football QB's. I play football, and surprisingly, it works as you would if you were playing football. Next it has Superstar mode, which is an "in-progress" thing. Franchise mode has some additions, such as the fact that popular players have to get special attention, you can't just trade them away, or if you do, fans will get angry. Also, it has updated rosters, which is fun.