While the autumn wind usually means the regular season is near, the summer heat usually means teams are in the heart of training camp.
That was turned up to 11 on Saturday, as the New York Jets had their annual Green and White scrimmage.
The heat was palpable, the vibes were intense, and the play on the field was as close to live action as it has been all summer. As a result, it was arguably one of the best training camp practices for the Jets as a team.
Why was that the case, though?