all I can say is this game is completely comprehensive and just totaly awesome. If you like football or football games this is a MUST BUY.

Which version are you playing? And how much different is it from the 2003 version (which I thought was great.)

I am playing ps2 version. I didn't play much of last year, but there is a new mode called owner mode, where you control everything in your franchise from ticket prices, consessions, merchandising, advertising, you can hire different coaches and medical training staff, as well as buy stadium upgrades to help increase attendance. its really just insane, guys holdout for more money sometimes. all kind of stuff. If you liked 2003 I was told by others that did play it that this was at least twice as good, and right now I honestly rate it as the best video game ever. I know thats quite a bold statement, especially on and RPG-lovers board, but I think if you like football this game can back the claim up.