The NFL offseason has changed a bit in recent years.
In the past, it was never a question of whether or not the team’s best players would be there for every single offseason activity. I mean, why wouldn’t they? They’re the ones who set the standard and lead by example. If they are not going to be there, what would that say to the rest of the team, including the impressionable rookies?
But that’s not exactly the case anymore these days. Standout players have developed their own routines (training elsewhere, working with individual coaches) and at times, those habits trump most team activities.