The months that span the final whistle in one season and the first in another are long, made even longer by free agency and the draft, which allow for our minds to run wild with possibilities. Sure things in March become afterthoughts by June; July, meanwhile, brings about another world of possibilities and sometimes, an All-Pro safety.
For as long as the offseason is, training camp (and, in most years, preseason) can be an absolute whirlwind with roster churning and players fighting for their jobs. With a fair portion of camp behind us, let’s take a look at the players trending up and down just a few weeks out from Week 1.