Some other people were saying all-madden was frustrating them.
Here's some good tricks in franchise mode.

1. Before the trade deadline look to see who the worst team is. Trade your number 1 pick for their 1 and 2.

2. Sign your best players for cheap by editng your player.
In rosters choose which player is most expensive and hit A.
Under Information go to his position and change it. If its a corner change it to wr etc.. Not all players can change postions. Hit o.k. to re-order depth charts. Resign the devalued player for cheap. Then switch him back to his original positon.

3. Hire the absolute best coaches. They don't cost your salary cap, they're paid from your assets.

4. Get your linebackers strength to 80 or more.

5. The computer isn't dumb. Get some of these players for cheap ASAP (or don't).
Sean Taylor FS (redskins)
Deangelo Hall CB (falcons)
Julius Peterson LB (49ers)
Tommy Harris DT (bears)
Troy Pollamalue SS (steelers) or however u spell it

6. Make your own offensive play book.

Thats all I can think of right now. RICKY WILLIAMS!!!!