You have to scout everybody you sign if you play with LLM guidelines. That isn't a problem though. There is plenty of time to get reports by the time the league starts, if you have scouts to begin with. Besides, at the lowest level you can sign players throughout the season, so it's not a big issue if you miss the August deadline.
What is important to us is to play the game as realistic as the game allows us. It means the AI can take the inner turn on us sometimes/bloody often, but it's a lot more fun when you succeed. Or for most, it's a good time not succeeding
To be a little bit philosophical about it, it has to do with being an individual instead of a sheep and follow what the bell is doing. Think for yourself. Learn from your mistakes. Repeat.