Quote Originally Posted by DenzComp
Companies can still make football games.

Just can't use the NFL logo or team names.

Probably the player names either...Not 100% sure..

EA doesn't have the right to stop companies from making a football game.

A company should just use the same team colors, similar logos and use similar names for the players.

Name everyone John. Make their last name the real last name of the actual real life player.

Ex: John Vick. On the game the name would just show up as Vick.

Just an idea
Well yea you're right and they seemed to pull it off pretty well with Blitz the league (last year I think?), but without an NFL license, you're not gonna get any true simulators. Just acrade style games. Part of the draw to madden is being able to play a full season with up to date player stats and bring your team to the top, but this can't be done without an nfl license. They'll be plenty of good football games out, but there'll only be one football 'simulator'.