I don't know how EA is going to improve the graphics for Madden 2002. Seriously, the graphics are that good. For instance, I had a chance to watch someone muff a punt return, with the other team recovering for a split second, then the recovering team lost the ball, and the original punt return team finally recovered the ball. On replay, I was able to see that the punt returner touched the ball, lost it and one of the guys on the punt coverage team tried picking the ball up with one hand and running but was tackled from behind, lost it, and the other team recovered. The graphics are just that detailed that you will be able to see players reach down with their fingers to grab the ball.
Receivers sometimes switch the hand they're holding the ball with.
You can even see the facial animations upon replays. Hopefully the game was on arcade mode and not simulation. We'll have more very shortly on Madden 2001. Don't forget to check out Madden Mania for all your latest Madden 2001 news. I did get a chance to spend a few minutes with the game, though, and was not disappointed.