As fans anticipate immediate impact from notable acquisitions and player development, their optimistic perspectives for the 2020 campaign remain intact despite an abnormal offseason.
The rookies may start slowly because of restrictions on practices due to COVID-19, but top talents with short learning curves could shine once teams take the field. Stars won't need as many reps to snap back into game shape. Players with years in the same system should grasp scheme nuances within an abbreviated period.
Each team has something positive to look toward for the upcoming term, whether it's a rookie's upside, upgrades at a position or steady progress from roster holdovers.