It's mid-August, which means most NFL teams are more than halfway through training camp. Joint practices and blistering heat together have worn on everyone's patience. It's time for the season to get here. But first: one more camp notebook.
I hit 10 teams in eight states on my tour this year. I really love touring -- I like the driving, the different areas of the country, the padded practices, the going away to colleges. And I love seeing teams practice. It's rare that anyone from the outside gets to see coaches coach, see rookies grow, see veterans lead -- most of it happens behind closed doors.