The truth of the matter is that a lot of football players don’t necessarily love every aspect of being a professional athlete, even if there is nothing more that they love than playing the game itself. There are not a few veterans who will openly talk about not caring for going through the training camp process, especially if they are somebody who already keeps themselves in shape.
But it becomes a different discussion when it shifts from talking about doing the things that you have to do, and not being able to do those things. That’s the reality NFL players are facing right now as they remain locked out of team facilities and unable to work together in an official capacity.