Every NFL franchise requires one or two key individuals to perform above expectations for the team to maximize its potential.
With everyone reporting to training camp by Saturday, no roster is perfect. It falls on those who haven't performed to expectations, recently signed players or draft picks to turn a weakness into a strength.
These problem areas are easily identifiable during training camp. Usually, they appear in the form of a position battle, lingering injury to a key performer or needed progression from a once highly regarded individual.
A year ago, the Atlanta Falcons had a gaping hole at center.