It was relatively brief, so much so that you might have missed it while scrolling through your phone or preparing dinner. But for a fleeting minute at the end of episode two of Hard Knocks, we finally saw it: real, actual, full(ish) speed football.
Alright, we're using terms like "real" and "actual" pretty liberally here. What we saw on Tuesday night was merely players in helmets and shorts with no shoulder pads. Still, in these strange times, watching NFL players engaging in some semblance of football was a wonderful sight to behold. In the build-up to that closing, we saw a few other storylines play out, including how rookie quarterback Justin Herbert is acclimating to his new role as the future face of the franchise, and what type of add-ons Jalen Ramsey is looking for in his future home.