Is it just me, or does the preseason always feel like a waiting game?

I don’t know if it’s just my luck, but every time the training camp cycle rolls around, I find myself staring at the roster updates with a heavy dose of skepticism. It feels like you can’t even get through the first week of practice without seeing another name pop up on the injury report.

It’s such a grind to follow. You start the summer feeling optimistic about the depth and the energy of the squad, and then suddenly, the "availability" list starts looking more like a casualty list. It makes it impossible to actually gauge how the team is clicking when half the key contributors are sidelined before the real work even begins.

I honestly find myself wondering if we’re seeing a genuine trend of players being more fragile, or if the intensity of these camps is just getting unsustainable. Is it even possible to build momentum when you're constantly playing musical chairs with the starting lineup?

Does anyone else find themselves tuning out the news this time of year just to avoid the constant disappointment?