Well, I admit to be a madden nerd somewhat, and I agree it is not realistic at all and it is nothing to care about. However, this year they seem to be making a huge leap forward in the realism department, especially ratings. So I have high hopes for the games.
As for the ratings being still inaccurate, who cares? Fix them when you buy the game. When we win the superbowl this year, trent will be the 2011 madden cover athlete and all bills will be rated 100. Except for ellison. He will be an 81 with the slogan he overachieved.