GREEN BAY — A sports fan himself, Mark Murphy watched as most of the other American sports leagues dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic in the heart of their seasons or just as their seasons were set to begin. And the Green Bay Packers president/CEO knew that the NFL and his organization were fortunate that the timing of the coronavirus afforded them one huge benefit:
Time.
But with positive cases spiking in many areas of the country and training camps set to kick off later this month, Murphy knows full well that the pandemic’s impact is now at pro football’s doorstep.