On July 23, exactly 25 days from today, the Green Bay Packers will hold their first training camp practice of the season.
Giving football to the nation after time off is like giving a starving man a steak dinner. We as a society love football, and something as simple as non-padded practices are dissected with a fine-tooth comb.
The Packers have high expectations coming into the season after failing to meet them a season ago. An 11-6 record with a playoff appearance might work in some places, but not for a franchise who has the trophy named after its most famous coach.