With no NFL preseason this year, the buzz coming out of training camps is more important than ever.
That buzz clues onlookers in on happenings like positional competitions, the final-roster battle and generally sets the tone for the team.
Not all buzz is created equal, though. Coach-speak has a way of sliding into the chatter making the rounds, and with varying rules and media access at each of the 32 camps—plus the unreliable nature of rumors—some buzz is simply more buyable.
Here's a look at some of the most notable training camp buzz as the calendar turns to September and a verdict as to whether we're buying or selling.