I don't know if it's just me, but I always find the early stages of training camp a bit stressful to watch. There's always that one position where it feels like a total toss-up, and you start wondering if the coaching staff has already made up their minds before the preseason even kicks off.
I remember back in my college days, watching a depth chart battle unfold was pure torture. You'd see one guy putting in insane work, looking like the clear choice, only for a veteran or a high draft pick to suddenly pull ahead because of one specific drill or a change in scheme. It makes you question if "merit" actually matters or if it's all just about who fits the system better at that exact moment.
It feels like the "winner" is often decided behind closed doors long before the fans get to see the official roster. Do you think these early-season battles are actually competitive, or is the hierarchy usually set in stone from day one?
I remember back in my college days, watching a depth chart battle unfold was pure torture. You'd see one guy putting in insane work, looking like the clear choice, only for a veteran or a high draft pick to suddenly pull ahead because of one specific drill or a change in scheme. It makes you question if "merit" actually matters or if it's all just about who fits the system better at that exact moment.
It feels like the "winner" is often decided behind closed doors long before the fans get to see the official roster. Do you think these early-season battles are actually competitive, or is the hierarchy usually set in stone from day one?