Say goodbye to the "no harm, no foul" phase of the contractual standoff between Team Spanos and Team Bosa.
If an advanced rookie end like Bosa misses a week or two of training camp, or maybe even the initial three weeks, there's still time to get ready for the important third exhibition and also the season opener.
Now, even if a contract were reached this week, Bosa is almost certain to sit out Sunday's exhibition in Minnesota.
He would have time to get into football shape by the season opener, Sept. 11 at Kansas City.
However, the third exhibition, against a rugged Vikings team, represents ideal preparation.