Checking league statistics requires a number of extra clicks and the use of a pulldown menu. Some aren't there at all. Don't look too hard for league box scores, for example, as they weren't included. I got the hang of it over time, but the system remains too awkward to really appreciate. Navigating through the game remains a necessary evil, even after dozens of games and three simulated seasons.
Second stop is gameplay itself.
So I was understandably delighted when the 10-minute quarters, Pro difficulty setting contest I then played was one of the most immersive I've ever experienced in a football game. More exciting than that was the apparent ability of the computer coach. The AI gave me just about all I could handle, showing a nice mix of the run and pass. It ran the ball when it should have, and passed in appropriate situations as well. The only exceptions were a few surprises to be expected over the course of a full game, like running a draw on 3rd and 5, for example.