espn 2k5 injury question

[jwebst1]

I have a question about the injuries in ESPN 2k5... in my franchise, Springs and Arrington came down with injuries and were listed as OUT on the injury report. I replaced them on the depth chart, putting them last. In my options, I don't have players playing unless they are probable on the injury report... so I start to play the game, and both Springs and Arrington end up in the game at some point... especially Springs as my D backs tired and I needed to replace them... is there any other way to put them out without having this happen? And it seemed that even though they played, with broken arms, etc. they were still semi-effective and had ratings higher than some of my back-ups... does playing them through injuries, even if they are OUT affect their rehab?

Oh, also, I turned OFF pre-season yet every time I finish signing my rookies and start a new season it automatically starts simulating through my pre-season games... even before I have a chance to go in and set depth charts, etc... is there any way to stop that... I don't want any pre-season games...

Thanks for any help.