Why is RTTS so grindy?

[rip--six_PSN]

I played an entire season in AA, which was absolutely boring compared to every other 'be the player' type sports game. And I went from a 59 to a 63 overall despite a .428 avg and most of that was actually from items being equipped? I'm not even bothering with a second season if this is the progression rate.

[ny_giants4_life]

you have to progress your player through the loadout system