If you have ever made the trek to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA in late July, or early August, to get a glimpse of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action, you know how special the experience can be.
Not only can fans line up to get an autograph from their favorite player before and/or after practice, but you get an up-close-and-personal view of exactly what the team is doing at practice.
There is no hiding from this type of exposure, and it is likely one of the reasons why many NFL teams don’t leave their headquarters for training camp anymore.