Back in the days of Dick LeBeau as the Defensive Coordinator it was rare and I mean rare, for rookies to get significant minutes in their first season. Even the great Troy Polamalu saw limited action in his rookie season. That paradigm has shifted in recent years but we as fans must understand the rookies of 2020 are in a very unique and undesirable position.
The National Football League earlier this week announced two key items. First, teams would be required to hold their Training Camps at their team facilities. Second is that the first contact coaches would have with their players is at Training Camp.