There is nothing quite like this time of year. Every year, I find myself obsessively checking depth charts and debating which young kid is going to actually make the cut and which one is just going to be a preseason standout before getting waived in late August.
It’s such a brutal process to watch. You see these players pouring their hearts into every drill during camp, and then suddenly, one bad practice or a sudden injury, and their entire season is over before it even starts. I remember following a guy a few years back who I was certain was a star, only to see him get cut because of some weird cap casualty or a sudden surge from a rookie. It’s gut-wrenching.
I’m already starting to look at the numbers and trying to guess where the cracks will show. Do you think teams are leaning more towards veteran stability right now, or are we seeing more of a "youth movement" gamble this season?
It’s such a brutal process to watch. You see these players pouring their hearts into every drill during camp, and then suddenly, one bad practice or a sudden injury, and their entire season is over before it even starts. I remember following a guy a few years back who I was certain was a star, only to see him get cut because of some weird cap casualty or a sudden surge from a rookie. It’s gut-wrenching.
I’m already starting to look at the numbers and trying to guess where the cracks will show. Do you think teams are leaning more towards veteran stability right now, or are we seeing more of a "youth movement" gamble this season?