From the back of the box:
BE THE DECISION MAKER
Lead the Franchise:
From player personnel decisions to executing the X's and O's, feel what its like to live the exciting life of an NFL head coach. From the moment you're hired, all eyes are on you. You make the decisions - you call every shot.
Create plays for Madden NFL 09:
Make adjustments to plays at any time based on in-game situations. Custom plays you save to your playbook are seamlessly imported into Madden NFL 09, and are available to share online!
Build a winning team:
All-new mini-games make free agency and trading more fun and exciting than ever before as you bid against other teams in a live auction event.
All-new coach clipboard:
Every decision is prioritized and displayed on the Coach Clipboard, so you now know exactly when to address injuries, gameplan for opponents, scout college players, and much more.
Team-specific player grades:
NFL Head Coach 09 introduces a whole new way of grading each player's size and athletic ability based on team philosophy. Drafting, trading, and free agency become a different experience with every team.
Everyone's a critic:
Every decision you make, from who you draft to how you react on the sideline, impacts your approval rating with the media, fans, players, coaches, and your team owner.