Some look like World of Warcraft orcs and other just look generic. The 49ers dude they could have added a mining pick or something. Some teams are hard to do I suppose, like the Packers, Browns, and Steelers. The Bucs is my favorite.
I agree. They looked like they were having more fun which made the game fun to watch. I think it also has to do with the "expectation" of it. When they played with pads, they were expected to hit and go hard.
It comes with the territory of being one of the best. Everyone is going to play their best. Being 11-3 isn't so bad when you know you've beaten the teams at their best.