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Why training camp is so important for NFL rookies

Each year it seems that at least one member of the Seattle Seahawks rookie class misses a significant portion of training camp with an injury, leading to consternation among fans regarding that player’s lack of contribution as a rookie. For some fans, “He missed training camp with an injury,” has been heard so many times that it has lost much of the meaning it carries. However, with the NFL news cycle dominated by talks of the new CBA proposal, let’s take a quick side step away from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week to look at why training camp is so crucial for youngsters in the NFL.