I highly disagree, because NBA2K is TRASH so why would NFL be any different?
I've stated many times, I am a co-creator of 2K. Its cool nobody believes it.
I could help steer 2K back into its rightful direction, but from afar I would say they concentrated too much on Esports and when you do that you don't want to change what works. IF you take risk and its not popular, you might not be used in esports so its a gamble they don't take anymore (the innovation gamble)
Now if there is open competition? Then there's a chance on all sides but I think the 2K NFL ship has sailed