If you do the training, it helps alot actually. I was doing pretty sucky at running because I never bothered using the finesse moves (other than straight arm) in past years, so now that I do the juking and stuff, I gain alot more yardage. Plus nothing is better than blasting past the line of scrimmage with a speed burst!

JJ, the best thing to do is start on an easier level until you learn the controls. Hell, I started with 2K2 on Dreamcast, and I had to re-learn the controls for PS2 after DC died :p

Anyways, this link might help, I visit here from time to time:

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