Franchise Mode Needs More Immersion

Hey EA team,

Franchise Mode has a solid foundation, but it’s still missing the immersion and personality.

• Weekly Recaps – A SportsCenter-style show with in-game highlights, scores, and standings would add major atmosphere.
• Media Interaction – Let players and coaches answer the media with basic choices that affect morale, traits, or chemistry.
• Cutscenes – Short locker room or sideline scenes before/after big games would help us feel connected to the season.
• Player Personalities – Add traits like “Leader” or “Hothead” that influence team dynamics, trades, and dev progression.
• Game Prep Choices – Let us pick weekly practice strategies that affect fatigue, injury risk, and game performance.
• News With Impact – Upgrade the news feed to include player trade demands, hot seat rumors, and fan reactions.
• Presentation Boosts – Halftime shows, playoff atmosphere, rivalry intensity — little touches that make games feel different.
• Owner/GM Features – Bring back real team management: coordinators, finances, stadium upgrades, etc.

These aren’t major overhauls — they’re quality-of-life features that could make Franchise Mode feel like an evolving NFL universe again.