The passing game is too easy. Not enough bump and run coverage, and the players play way too far off, in many cases.
I'd like to be able to choose the distance a coverage guy is off of his cover assignment. I'd also like to be able to choose whether there is bump and run coverage.
A perfect example of why this is needed is 3rd and long. If I blitz on 3rd and long, then I want to be in bump coverage, to slow down the routes and give my pass rush more time to get to the QB. When the coverage is 10 yards off, then they do an in route, make the catch, and with minimal players in the secondary (because of the blitz), it's an easy first down. I don't mind getting beat there with the proper coverage, but you can't blitz because of poor coverage, and you can't play man or zone because there isn't enough pressure on the QB, and eventually SOMEONE will get open.
Another issue I have is the perfect pass. I see this too often. A guy is smothered in coverage, the ball is thrown to him, and he makes the catch. Yes, this happens in real football, but not as often as in this game. It may seem to happen often, because of Sportscenter and all the other news shows which only show highlights, so you see these great plays all the time. But, in this game you see this many times in a single game, every game. If there are 8 of these in a real NFL week, it is a big week. I'm not saying it shouldn't happen, but it is my opinion that this should be reduced a bit.
Finally, defensive players chasing down a QB who is out of the pocket. I've mentioned this before, but I've been seeing it all the time. The QB is forced out of the pocket. He is 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage and stopped near the sideline. All the pass rushers are 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage chasing him. They run parallel to the line of scrimmage, run past the QB, then turn around. I understand that they are trying to take an angle, but first he is not moving, and second, he is in the backfield and should not be considered a runner, but a passer, so they should always take a direct route towards him when there is no blocker between the pass rusher and the QB. I really feel this needs to be changed.
These issues make passing overpowered. Making adjustments would make it more challenging to pick the right players and right plays for those players to be successful on offense, and would also add more challenge to defense, in defending the better play selection. I've tried many different defenses (I'm in all 5 leagues, so I get a lot of chance to test), and nothing, even with VERY good players, can really stop the passing game.