I know exactly what you mean. The actual length of time one has to throw the ball is totally unrealistic! The only passes that are ever successful are quick slant-ins with little two-step drops. Fall back any further and you've got serious problems. I've always considred Madden's greatest shortcomings to be its unrealistic blocking (or lack of blocking). I'm lucky if I can actually field one punt per game, as there's typically three defenders standing right on my toes when the ball comes down. Fair catch! Again! Surprise! The worst part is that in the instant replay I'll watch two or three of my "blockers," just stand there right in front of me and let everyone go past. The O-line tends to do the same sort of thing--give up way to easily on a rishing DE and then tear off into the secondary. Where're you goin', guys? Anyway, I've always wanted a realistic four or five seconds on some passing downs, but I rarely get more than 2 or 3 if my line's really good.