NFL training camps are back in our midst, with the Houston Texans opening Wednesday and every other team following suit by July 24. which will undoubtedly spur conversations as practice clips and coaching media conferences start to hit the airwaves.
There’s a lot of fluff to sort through during training camp, but luckily I came up with a foolproof list to make sure that every fan can enter the regular season as level-headed as possible. Here are things that do matter and don’t matter for NFL training camp, to help you be your best self for Week 1.
Doesn’t matter: Quarterbacks throwing on air
Don’t. Just don’t. Even if he’s the rookie for your favorite team. Game reps. Stay focused.
Matters: What kind of reps guys are getting in practice
This is an important one, particularly for teams that have unsettled positions featuring multiple players like offensive line or the secondary. Whether the players are working in the first or second team or further down the depth chart will give insight to what the coaching staff thinks of them through the early stage of the season. This is especially important for highly drafted rookies who are expected to make an impact on their teams right away.
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Doesn’t matter: Training camp fistfights
Most football fans know this by now, but fights are going to happen during training camp. It’s a million degrees, coaches are barking and the same guys are hitting each other 50 times a day. The tempers are going to rise in a situation like that! It almost never means anything further that would actually affect the team. When you see reports of training camp fights, you should care about it as much as the coach of your favorite team: not at all.
Matters: How quickly rookies are picking up on their responsibilities
Rookies who can get on the field faster tend to have brighter futures — or a team is just flat out stinky without much depth to compete with younger players. Still, if…
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Publish date : 2024-07-15 17:47:13
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